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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Original Essentials II

Building online community

Location

Online

Date & Time

September 17, 2020, 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Description

New to Blackboard or need a refresher? This hands-on overview focuses on the essentials of using the Original Blackboard course interface to support building an online community during semester....

Start of Semester Sprint

Two Sprints. One Day. Choose your time & topic.

Location

Online

Date & Time

August 21, 2020, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Description

The start of semester is a busy time of year for everyone, especially faculty. Instructional Technology will host two 2-hour sprint sessions on Friday, August 21, 2020 for faculty to virtually...

Start of Semester Sprint

Two Sprints. One Day. Choose your time & topic.

Location

Online

Date & Time

August 21, 2020, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Description

The start of semester is a busy time of year for everyone, especially faculty. Instructional Technology will host two 2-hour sprint sessions on Friday, August 21, 2020 for faculty to virtually...

CourseArc Essentials

Building interactive, accessible, & engaging online content

Location

Online

Date & Time

August 20, 2020, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Description

CourseArc is a digital content creation tool that encourages the design of interactive, accessible, and engaging online content. CourseArc is available to UMBC faculty for the ability to integrate...

Virtual Desktop Environment

Access UMBC software from your home office

Location

Online

Date & Time

August 20, 2020, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Description

UMBC's Virtual Desktop Environment (VDE) allows users to access a virtual computer lab or staff workstation anywhere there is an internet connection, just like they were sitting at a workstation...

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...