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:
Digital Accessibility Community of Practice Monthly Meeting
Monthly topic - Websites: Before and After Silktide
Location
Online
Date & Time
December 11, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Description
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Free Webinar - Designing Accessible Learning with AI Inside and Outside the LMS
Sponsored by Northwest Higher Ed Accessible Technology
Location
Online
Date & Time
December 11, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Description
Editing in YuJa
Create professional videos using Yuja's editing tools
Location
Online
Date & Time
December 10, 2025, 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm
Description
Focus on Images and Alt Text: Digital Accessibility Remediation Sprint
Join the December Remediation Sprint sponsored by USM
Location
Online
Date & Time
December 8, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Description
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Blackboard Ultra Gradebook Essentials & Calculating Overall Grades
Create gradebook categories, calculate grades, drop scores
Location
Online
Date & Time
December 8, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Description
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Accessible by Design: PDF Practices that Promote Digital Accessibility
Sponsored by the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation
Location
Online
Date & Time
December 5, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Description
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Free Webinar - Copilot Chat Inside Your Everyday Tools
Sponsored by MEEC (Maryland Education Enterprise Consortium)
Location
Online
Date & Time
December 3, 2025, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Description
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Create Your Digital Accessibility Action Plan
Design for all with an accessible course blueprint
Location
Online
Date & Time
December 2, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Description
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Video Captions & Audio Descriptions for Visual Media
If you can click it, you can fix it.
Location
Online
Date & Time
December 1, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Description
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Digital Accessibility Community of Practice Monthly Meeting
Monthly Topic - Ally & Blackboard: Fixing Common Issues
Location
Online
Date & Time
November 20, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Description
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