AI at the University of Maryland
UMD leaders announced several updates related to AI at UMD, including new guidelines, a new tool, and a commission's final report.
Explore the Academic Technology in Your Classroom
Are you teaching in any of our 334 General Purpose Classrooms? Join the DIT Classroom Support team to “kick the tires” of the classroom AV systems before the semester begins.
View Event Details for Explore the Academic Technology in Your ClassroomUMD Zoom Cloud Recordings Older Than 180 Days Are Automatically Deleted
Starting January 1, 2025, all UMD Zoom recordings older than 180 days are automatically deleted on a continuous basis.
Welcome Back!
Ah, vacations… the time to unplug, unwind, and escape the everyday grind. But just like that, the holidays are over, and the January blues have set in, so it’s time to re-engage with your security and privacy habits.
Winter Session 2025 Service Modifications
Some DIT services will have modified hours during Winter Session. Additionally, most of the division will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout I’m telling you why… Your smart speakers are listening!
Merry Christmas readers! I hope your holidays are full of joy, and I hope your privacy remains protected. With this season being a common one for gifting, I want to provide a rundown of the privacy concerns surrounding smart speakers such as Amazon Alexa, Google Nest, Siri, etc. These have become popular devices/features due to the ease of use for connecting and managing devices, and playing music. These speakers provide users with the option to vocally activate and control them, typically following a specific prompt to the device like “Hey Alexa”, or “Hey Google”.
Walley World, Here We Come! Dos and Don’ts for Staying Secure on Your Holiday Adventure
Here it is, folks! It’s that time of year; whether you’re heading to Grandma’s mountain cabin or flying off to the tropical Walley World of your dreams, travel season is here! But just like the Lampoons’ epic road trip, your holiday plans could go sideways if you’re not careful.
ELMS-Canvas Basics
This in-person workshop covers the essentials for preparing and publishing your ELMS-Canvas course space. We will demonstrate the basics of using ELMS-Canvas, including how to upload files, manage notifications, create announcements, and manage your course menu.
View Event Details for ELMS-Canvas BasicsELMS-Canvas Advanced
This in-person workshop covers features in your ELMS-Canvas course space. In the first half of the workshop we will demonstrate more new updates and features in ELMS-Canvas, including discussions redesign and new quizzes.
View Event Details for ELMS-Canvas AdvancedUpgrade Your ELMS-Canvas Course with DesignPLUS (Advanced)
Join us for this webinar and learn how to use the advanced features of the CidiLabs DesignPLUS sidebar. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
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