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Bb Dashboard Upgrade to Ultra Version Scheduled for May 25

Finding courses will change, but not their appearance

Related FAQ - Where is my summer course after the Ultra Experience upgrade? Blackboard's navigation to courses will be upgraded on Friday, May 25, 2018 beginning at 3 PM EST as part of DoIT’s...

Posted: May 11, 2018, 2:47 PM

Blackboard Maintenance Schedule Updated for SU2018

UMBC to receive monthly updates with no downtime

Beginning with SU2018, the UMBC Blackboard (Bb) site will receive monthly updates as part of Blackboard’s continuous delivery model, which is a requirement for UMBC to move its Bb system to the...

Posted: May 11, 2018, 10:51 AM

Blackboard Ultra Experience Pilot Wraps Up

Preparing UMBC for the Road to Ultra

Four faculty and more than 100 students are wrapping up a semester-long pilot of Blackboard’s new Ultra Experience. The pilot was designed to support faculty as they explore, design, and teach...

Posted: May 10, 2018, 9:26 AM

"Follow-the-Sun" Webinar Series for Global Accessibility Day

Learn more about inclusive education & digital access

Founded in 2012, Global Accessibility Awareness Day is dedicated to driving conversations and building awareness on the importance of accessibility. The seventh annual Global Accessibility...

Posted: May 1, 2018, 10:25 AM

SU2018 Courses Created in Blackboard on April 25, 2018

Blackboard course shells for SU2018 were created on April 25, 2018 About Course Creation Bb shells for SU2018 are available for all courses (designated as lecture, lab, field or discussion)...

Posted: April 26, 2018, 3:08 PM