IT Highlights for Instructors
Discover key academic technology tools to enhance your teaching and increase classroom engagement.
New to UMD? Welcome! Check out the New to UMD IT page for all you need to get started.
Register for trainings
Looking for UMD-led trainings on classroom technology, instructional technology, or accessibility? Sign up for live and self-paced workshops that help you use instructional technologies more confidently.
Classroom Technology
Find your classroom and discover the technology available, from AV systems to lecture capture tools, to in-person technology training resources.
Discover the Technology in Your Classroom
Check room availability and discover what technology is available in your classroom.
Teach with Confidence
From AV controls, to microphones, to wireless presentation tools, master your classroom technologies with these helpful resources.
Instructional Technology
Design and Deliver Your Course in ELMS-Canvas
Build your course site, upload materials, and communicate with your students using UMD’s learning management system.
Check the Accessibility of Your Course
Review your course site, files, and media to ensure that they meet ADA Accessibility standards.
Explore Tools Integrated with ELMS-Canvas
Discover additional educational technologies.
Add UMD’s GenAI Guidelines to Your Syllabus
Reference UMD’s sample syllabus language to help students understand guidelines for the use of generative artificial intelligence your course.
Record and Share Lectures with Panopto
Use Panopto to capture your in-class or virtual lectures so that students can review course content on their own schedule.
Meet with Students or Colleagues in Zoom
Host office hours or department meetings using UMD’s Zoom platform. Schedule sessions directly through ELMS-Canvas so students can join directly from your course site.
DIT Services and Support
Need Help? We've got you covered!
Meet 1:1 with Learning Technology Experts
Schedule a session to explore instructional tools, troubleshoot tech issues, or get personalized support for your teaching goals
Get Help with Classroom Technology and AV
Having issues with in-room equipment? Learn how to request immediate assistance during class.
Make Your Course Content Accessible
Register for webinars or view recordings of past sessions to learn more about the essential elements for making your course content accessible.
Need General Technology Help?
Get support for ELMS-Canvas, classroom technology, accounts, devices, and more. The IT Service Desk is here to help you troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly.
Find Answers in the IT Support Knowledge Base
Browse step-by-step guides and support articles for ELMS-Canvas, classroom technology, software accounts, and more – written for UMD instructors and staff.
Connect with Teaching and Learning Communities
Join a Community of Practice to exchange ideas, explore topics, and collaborate with peers focused on teaching and learning at UMD, which is supported by IT governance through structured committees and councils.
Did you know?
To learn more fun facts about DIT's academic technology offerings, please visit our Academic Technology and Innovation Systems & Services Report!
Quick links for:
UMEG (rosters and grades)
Testudo Schedule of Classes (where am I teaching?)
Use Zoom to Connect In-Class and Remote Participants for Teaching and Learning
Upload Your Syllabus to Testudo (share course requirements with students)
Teaching During Short Term Absences or Emergency Closures
Guidelines for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Tools at UMD