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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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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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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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 20, 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...
A human figure with outstretched arms inside a circle of two curved arrows, suggesting movement. Below the figure are two words: digital accessibility.

Improve Your Course Accessibility Score with Ally & Create Accessible Blackboard Content

If you can click it, you can fix it

Location

Online

Date & Time

February 16, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Learn about Ally, a tool in Blackboard Ultra that scans content created in a course and offers instructors remediation options in real-time to improve accessibility. In this session we highlight...
Image: Blackboard Ally Logo, "Accessible content is better content"

YuJa Video Production Lab

Migrating and organizing your videos in Yuja

Location

Engineering : 102

Date & Time

February 13, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Description

Do you have a collection of videos you need to move into YuJa? Do you need dedicated time and 1-1 support from the instructional technology staff to help you to upload, organize, and manage your...
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Designing Learning & Microcredentials Beyond the Classroom: Kick-Off & Info Session

Turning Campus Experience Into Recognized Skills

Location

The Commons : 327

Date & Time

February 11, 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Description

UMBC learners gain invaluable skills and competencies in diverse spaces across campus through leadership roles, community engagement, student employment, involvement programs, and other...
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Digital Accessibility 101: Essential Practices and Blackboard Ally for Course Accessibility

If you can click it, you can fix it

Location

Online

Date & Time

February 2, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

What is digital accessibility, and why does it matter in your course? If a student couldn't access your materials, would you know what to do -- or how to fix it? Join this session to learn the...
A human figure with outstretched arms inside a circle of two curved arrows, suggesting movement. Below the figure are two words: digital accessibility.