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September 22, 2023

Using Gradescope Bubble Sheets: An Alternative to Scantron

Join this session to learn about Bubble Sheets in Gradescope, an alternative to Scantron provided to instructors by UMD’s Division of IT.  Gradescope’s Bubble Sheets give instructors a way to create digital multiple-choice answer keys, quickly digitize and

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September 28, 2023

ELMS-Canvas Accessibility Tools

In this webinar, we will explore the available tools for improving the accessibility and usability of content in ELMS-Canvas.

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September 18, 2023

Implementing Accommodations and Accessibility: Best Practices Online

In this webinar, we will give an overview of how to implement the most common accommodations such as extended time for exams and professional captioning using ELMS-Canvas.

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October 23, 2023

DIY IT Accessibility

In this webinar, we will give an overview of the six areas that have the greatest impact on making your online content more accessible. Unintentional barriers to learning can happen when headings, links, color, images, tables, and multimedia are incorrectly used or formatted.

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September 12, 2023

Ally Accessibility tool

In this webinar, we will give an overview of Ally, the new ELMS-Canvas accessibility tool. Topics will include alternative formats of course content available for your students and instructor feedback and guidance on accessibility issues in course content.

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New eduroam Security Certificate

This summer, DIT updated the security certificate for the eduroam wireless network. This means that you may need to install the new certificate on your devices before they connect to eduroam the next time.

Current Phase 1 Schedule

Technicians are currently installing new cables in UMD buildings in order to support additional wireless access points at a future phase in the project. This work is not expected to disrupt any IT services or normal building activities.

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Ally Teaching and Learning Accessibility Tool

The new Ally teaching and learning accessibility tool is now available in all ELMS-Canvas courses, enabling students to download alternative formats of course documents and instructors to improve course accessibility.

August 21, 2023

Explore the Academic Technology in Your Classroom

Are you teaching in a General Purpose Classroom? Nearly 50 classrooms across campus are being upgraded this summer!

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August 16, 2023

Explore the Academic Technology in Your Classroom

Are you teaching in a General Purpose Classroom? Nearly 50 classrooms across campus are being upgraded this summer!

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