Instructional Technology helps faculty solve pedagogical problems or create new learning opportunities through efficient, effective use and support of technology. Professional development services are available to academic and administrative departments. Instructional technology staff are also available to work with department leads to create programs to address customized goals.
Topics typically include:
- Online teaching & learning and course design including Quality Matters
- Blackboard & related instructional technologies available at UMBC
Training formats include webinars and workshops lasting 45-90 minutes depending on topic. We also offer half day and full day boot camps. Finally, our hybrid or online short course model provides cohort-based opportunities for faculty to engage, discuss and explore dedicated topics in asynchronous and synchronous environments.
Workshop Catalog Recording Archives
Upcoming Trainings:
Akindi Bubble Sheet Training
Learn how to implement the paper-based assessments
Location
Online
Date & Time
August 28, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Description
Ask Me Anything: Accessibility Drop-In Support
If you can click it, you can fix it.
Location
Engineering : 102
Date & Time
August 27, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Description
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Ultra Essentials: Create Assessments in Blackboard Ultra
Get started with tests, assignments, rubrics, and more
Location
Online
Date & Time
August 25, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Description
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Getting Started with Microsoft Teams
Explore this exciting session on MS Teams
Location
Online
Date & Time
August 22, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Description
New Faculty Orientation to Blackboard Ultra
New to Ultra? No problem! Get your course ready for day 1
Location
Online
Date & Time
August 21, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Description
View Event Details for New Faculty Orientation to Blackboard Ultra
Location
Online
Date & Time
August 21, 2025, 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Description
View Event Details for Create Accessible Content with Microsoft Office Tools
Poll Everywhere Course Management Features Training
Hosted by Poll Everywhere for UMBC users
Location
Online
Date & Time
August 20, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Description
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Accessible Images: Basics of Alt Text & Decorative Images
If you can click it, you can fix it.
Location
Online
Date & Time
August 20, 2025, 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Description
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What’s New About UMBC’s Blackboard Course Creation & Enrollment Process?
Learn what’s changing -- and why it matters
Location
Online
Date & Time
August 19, 2025, 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Description
View Event Details for What’s New About UMBC’s Blackboard Course Creation & Enrollment Process?
Use Ally Reporting to Prioritize and Improve Course Accessibility for All Learners
Remediate content, fix images, offer alternative formats
Location
Online
Date & Time
August 19, 2025, 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Description
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