Teaching & Learning Training

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:

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:

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Mar
10

Introduction to YuJa

Overview of YuJa's features and re-linking videos in courses

Location

Online

Date & Time

March 10, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Description

UMBC is upgrading its video capture and media management tools and is transitioning from Panopto to YuJa. Please join this session that will highlight some of YuJa's key features and help you...
YuJa's logo featuring a colorful swirl

Mar
9

Building Better Content: An Accessible-First Content Creation Workshop

Bring one piece of your own content for hands-on practice

Location

Online

Date & Time

March 9, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Whether you are a faculty member designing a syllabus, a staff member drafting an announcement, or a student preparing a presentation, this workshop will provide you with the tools to ensure your...
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Mar
3

Dr. Sarah Bass presents Digital Accessibility in STEM: Practical Fixes for Spring 2026

Accessibility Strategies for STEM courses

Location

Online

Date & Time

March 3, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Event Recording (UMBC Login required) STEM courses often include complex content—equations, graphs, data tables—that can create significant accessibility barriers for students with disabilities....
STEM accessibility

Feb
27

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

Bring one focused question and get hands-on support

Location

Online

Date & Time

February 27, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Have a specific digital accessibility question? Join our virtual office hour drop-in sessions for real-time, hands-on support. Faculty are invited to register for a session and bring one focused...
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Feb
25

Fix Your Content Day: Let’s Make Course Materials More Accessible (Sprint 1)

If you can click it, you can fix it.

Location

Engineering : 102

Date & Time

February 25, 2026, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Description

Fix Your Course Content Day is dedicated to improving the accessibility of digital course materials in Blackboard. This one-day push is a chance for faculty, staff, and instructional designers to...
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