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August 18, 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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Digital Accessibility Guide for Instructors

Hands-Free, But Not Risk-Free

Modern cars, especially those made in the last five years, are like smartphones on wheels. With built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and internet-connected features, they offer conveniences like streaming music, hands-free calling, real-time traffic updates, and more. But these same features also collect massive amounts of personal data, from driving habits and locations to contacts and messages.

August 27, 2025

Make Your Panopto Videos Accessible with Captions and Audio Description

Did you know that you can enable and edit automatic captions for your Panopto videos? Or that you can add audio descriptions to videos to be more accessible for visually impaired users?

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Other Integrated Educational Technologies

Integrate tools like Piazza, Gradescope, Turnitin, and LockDown Browser into your course to streamline discussions, accelerate grading, and promote academic integrity. Please see our complete listing of approved educational technologies integrated into ELMS-Canvas in addition to the tools listed below.

New to UMD

Welcome! 

Before you come to campus, use these resources to get all your new accounts and devices set up. 

Academic Technology Training

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.

IT Insider

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The IT Insider is the information technology e-newsletter for University of Maryland community members, distributed by the Division of Information Technology. Subscribe to keep up with news you can use about UMD IT services, training opportunities, and more. 

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