What technologies might my instructors use?
Your instructors may use a number of supported campus technologies. While this list is not comprehensive, these are the more commonly used tools you may find throughout your courses.
 | Blackboard |
| Google Apps for EducationHow do I access Google Apps? How do I submit a Google Assignment in Blackboard? |
| Microsoft Education in Blackboard |
| Office 365How do I download a copy of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and/or Excel? |
| Respondus LockDown Browser & MonitorHow do I get started with Respondus Lockdown Browser and/or Monitor? |
| VoiceThread |
| WebExWebex is a video conferencing and collaboration platform available to all UMBC faculty, staff, and students. You can use it on your computer or on your cell phone with the WebEx mobile app. The app features video and chat as well as presentation and desktop sharing, online whiteboards, and annotations. Recording the session is also available. |
| YuJaYuJa is UMBC’s lecture-capture/screencasting software that allows for easy recording and sharing of course lectures and presentations in a video format. Recordings in YuJa are viewable on most web browsers and mobile devices. |
Learn more about all third-party tools for Blackboard and other software available at UMBC.