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DoIT Begins Changes to myUMBC

New mobile-friendly, cloud-hosted design

This fall we will begin the process of rolling out a new version of myUMBC. This new version is being built from the ground up using the latest technology, including cloud-based hosting in Amazon,...

Posted: August 8, 2018, 11:44 AM

Kirwan Center to Submit Proposal for Federal OER Grant

Seeking Groups/Individuals from Institutions to Participate

The USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation is planning to submit a proposal to the Department of Education’s Applications for New Awards; Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education –...

Posted: August 1, 2018, 9:52 AM

User Course List to be Updated in Blackboard in Early August

Enhancements improve display & sorting of courses

An upcoming enhancement to the Course list page will provide term-specific subsections and a new filter to help users quickly organize and locate courses. This update will be applied to UMBC’s...

Posted: July 31, 2018, 11:48 AM

Feedback Recording Tool Now Available in Blackboard

Engage students with personalized audio or video feedback

A new feedback tool in Blackboard allows faculty to embed short audio or video messages to students about their submissions through the grade center. Students can then watch or listen to...

Posted: July 26, 2018, 11:45 AM