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Updates to Panopto Retention and Deletion Settings

At the end of 2025, UMD Panopto settings will be updated to remove archived content that hasn't been viewed for three years.

AI’s Dirty Secret: Watts, Water, and Waste

We live in a world surrounded by two opposing forces: the urgent call to protect our planet, and the irresistible pull of new technology. On one hand, we recycle our glass bottles, install solar panels, and swap plastic straws for reusable ones. On the other, we crave the latest smartphones, appliances that work on their own, and cars that can drive themselves.

September 17, 2025

ELMS-Canvas Accessibility Tools

Join us for an overview of the available tools for improving the accessibility and usability of content in ELMS-Canvas.

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September 18, 2025

Overview of the Ally ELMS-Canvas Accessibility Tool

Join us for this overview of Ally, the ELMS-Canvas accessibility tool. This powerful tool provides accessibility features for both you and your students.Topics will include:

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Data Classification 101

As a faculty or staff member at the University of Maryland, you likely have heard about the data classification levels. This is something that is spoken about most commonly when someone is dealing with sensitive data, such as a Social Security Number. These data classification levels are also relevant to what systems are being used, such as Google Drive or Box. If you aren’t familiar with the data classification standard here at UMD, then this article is for you.Let's break things down…

August 21, 2025

ELMS-Canvas Accessibility Tools

Get an overview of the available tools for improving the accessibility and usability of content in ELMS-Canvas.

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AI Pilot Research Study

Are you an instructor interested in integrating customized AI into your teaching this fall? We’re inviting select instructors to join a special pilot of the Virtual Study Assistant (VSA) - a chatbot that answers student questions using your own ELMS-Canvas course materials (including Panopto recordings!) to support student learning and engagement. This research on the VSA’s effectiveness will be conducted by faculty in the College of Education in collaboration with the Division of Information Technology (DIT).

August 29, 2025

Ally Accessibility Tool Online Office Hours

Do you have questions about using the Ally Accessibility Tool in your ELMS-Canvas course? Join our Zoom office hours to explore features, ask questions, and get personalized guidance. Choose a time that fits your schedule.

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August 28, 2025

Ally Accessibility Tool Online Office Hours

Do you have questions about using the Ally Accessibility Tool in your ELMS-Canvas course? Join our Zoom office hours to explore features, ask questions, and get personalized guidance. Choose a time that fits your schedule.

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August 21, 2025

Ally Accessibility Tool Online Office Hours

Do you have questions about using the Ally Accessibility Tool in your ELMS-Canvas course? Join our Zoom office hours to explore features, ask questions, and get personalized guidance. Choose a time that fits your schedule.

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