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.

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Panopto Essentials

Everything you need to know about screencasting

Location

Online

Date & Time

August 19, 2020, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Description

Sometimes it’s just easier to show than tell. Using Panopto, faculty can capture and narrate anything they see on their computers, and then publish an online screencast movie tutorial or...

Original Essentials I

Getting Started in Blackboard

Location

Online

Date & Time

August 18, 2020, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Description

New to Blackboard or need a refresher? This hands-on overview focuses on the essentials of using the Original Blackboard course interface to begin the semester. Topics include: Upload files...

Webex Teams Training

Share, message, and build your work groups & offices

Location

Online

Date & Time

August 18, 2020, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Description

UMBC supports Webex video and audio conferencing giving all faculty, staff and students accounts to host virtual meetings. Any UMBC account holder can schedule meetings and make use of the many...

Webex Events Training

Planning large scale Webex webinars & town halls

Location

Online

Date & Time

August 18, 2020, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Description

UMBC supports Webex video and audio conferencing giving all faculty, staff and students accounts to host virtual meetings. Any UMBC account holder can schedule meetings and make use of the many...

VoiceThread Essentials

Create effective asynchronous communication and engagement

Location

Online

Date & Time

August 17, 2020, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Description

VoiceThread is a learning tool for enhancing student engagement and online presence. With VoiceThread, instructors and/or students can create, share, and comment on images, Microsoft PowerPoint...

Webex Advanced Training

Taking Webex to the next level

Location

Online

Date & Time

August 17, 2020, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Description

UMBC supports Webex video and audio conferencing giving all faculty, staff and students accounts to host virtual meetings. Any UMBC account holder can schedule meetings and make use of the many...

Webex Events Training

Planning large scale Webex webinars & town halls

Location

Online

Date & Time

August 13, 2020, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Description

UMBC supports Webex video and audio conferencing giving all faculty, staff and students accounts to host virtual meetings. Any UMBC account holder can schedule meetings and make use of the many...