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Beyond PDFs: 5 Better Ways to Share Content

Rethinking a default file format to remove barriers.

You've probably uploaded a PDF to your course or website dozens of times without a second thought: a syllabus, an article, a set of lecture notes. PDFs are everywhere in higher ed. For years...

Posted: August 6, 2026, 9:29 AM

A human figure with outstretched arms inside a circle of two curved arrows, suggesting movement. Below the figure are two words: digital accessibility.

Angela Katenkamp is 20th Faculty to Earn QM Certification since 2021

4th course from Psychology to receive the QM mark

Assistant teaching professor Dr. Angela Katenkamp became the 20th faculty member to earn Quality Matters (QM) certification for PSYC 200 (Developmental Psychology) as part of the Quality Matters...

Posted: February 19, 2026, 7:01 AM

Drop-In Digital Accessibility Virtual Office Hours: The 15-Minute Fix

Bring one focused question and get hands-on support

Have a specific digital accessibility question? Join one of our virtual office hour drop-in sessions for real-time, hands-on support. Faculty are invited to register for a session and bring one...

Posted: February 13, 2026, 3:33 PM

Learn how QM Standards Ensure Quality in Online Course Design in the Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) Workshop

Online workshop offered Jan. 6-27 by UMBC and Salisbury

Individuals interested in learning about the underlying principles behind the QM Rubric may be enrolled into QM’s flagship workshop, Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR), that will be offered January...

Posted: November 12, 2025, 11:36 AM

Accessibility, UDL & Quality Matters: Your Blueprint for Inclusive Teaching and Quality Course Design

Practical steps to make content accessible and inclusive

As part of the 19th annual National Distance Learning Week (NDLW), Instructional Technology will offer a series of sessions that underscore the importance and context of digital accessibility, how...

Posted: October 23, 2025, 5:36 PM

UMBC Faculty receive course accessibility mini-grants from Kirwan Center

Congratulations Dr. Laura Rose, PSYC, & Dr. Ming Xie, EDHS

Two UMBC faculty were selected by the William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation to participate in the Boosting Course Accessibility mini grant program. This initiative aims to enhance the...

Posted: September 30, 2025, 10:04 AM

Alternative Formats: Empower Student Choice with Anthology Ally and Connect Formats to Learning Needs

Three ways to leverage Ally’s alt formats for all learners

In today's diverse college classrooms, providing students with options for how they engage with course materials is not just a convenience - it's a critical component of effective teaching. By...

Posted: September 18, 2025, 2:00 PM

Learn how to apply the QM Rubric to online course design in Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) Workshop

Online workshop offered Oct. 7-28 by Salisbury and UMBC

Faculty or staff interested in learning about the underlying principles behind the QM Rubric may be enrolled into QM’s flagship workshop, Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR), that will be offered...

Posted: September 9, 2025, 10:49 AM

Exploring the Journey from QM Course Certification to becoming a Master Reviewer

Louise Murray shares insights as first faculty to pursue MR

Louise Murray, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs at the Erickson School of Aging Studies, recently became UMBC’s first faculty member to become certified as a QM...

Posted: December 10, 2024, 10:25 AM

Quality Matters Impact (QMI) Program - Call to Participate

Faculty can apply by Dec. 6 for Spring/Fall 2025 Cohorts

As an extension of the award-winning PIVOT program, the Quality Matters Impact (QMI) program is an initiative to formally recognize courses that meet Quality Matters standards and demonstrate...

Posted: November 5, 2024, 4:46 PM

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