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RESOLVED – Qualtrics Outgoing Emails Error

Update 3/10/23: The issue is resolved. If you are still getting an error message, please submit a request through our support portal. We are aware of an issue with outgoing emails in Qualtrics. All UA Qualtrics users that attempt to send email responses will receive an error message that states “Weekly email limit reached. You’ve…


February 20 – Instructional Tech News

Hello from your Center for Instructional Technology! Below, you’ll find announcements and events to assist you with teaching and learning needs.   Upcoming Learning Opportunities  CIT Faculty Prep Days  It’s midterms and time to focus on your Gradebook. We are here to help answer questions or simply review your settings.  Drop in OR schedule a virtual…


Known Issue – File Response test question issue in Blackboard

We are aware of an issue in Blackboard tests with a file response question type. If the test is set to open in a new window, students are unable to attach and submit a file when trying to attach a file to a File Response question. There is no obvious error, the file just will…


Known Issue – Special Characters in Blackboard

The following special characters may cause error messages when used in the name of items like assignments, tests, discussion board forums, and file attachments: % & # < > = \ + / ‘ , ” : ! ? $ @ | [ ] { } The best solution is to remove special characters from…


January 27– Instructor News

Hello from your Center for Instructional Technology! We hope that your semester is off to a great start. Below, you’ll find announcements and events to assist you with teaching and learning needs.   Instructional Tech Changes and Announcements  PointSolutions change in classrooms  TurningTechnologies is now Echo360 Point Solutions, and the classroom computers will now reflect…


Clicker software updated on classroom computers

Look for the Point Solutions icon on classroom computers! Last year, TurningTechnologies merged with Echo360.  The software and mobile app changed their name to Point Solutions, and the classroom computers will have the updated version of the software. The processes in the desktop software (for instructors) are the same, but with new branding from Echo360.…


Faculty Prep Days a SUCCESS!

The Center for Instructional Technology (CIT) kicked off the Spring semester with two Faculty Tech Prep Days on January 6th and 9th. We were excited to work with colleagues from Arts and Sciences, Communications, Culverhouse, Education, Engineering, Human Environmental Sciences, and Law. Common topics related to adding publisher resources to courses, setting up attendance options:…


Known Issue: Reminder for Turnitin Maintenance on Jan 14

Turnitin will take an 8 hour maintenance window on Saturday, January 14 from 11:00 AM CT – 7:00 PM CT. The following CIT supported services are unavailable during these times: Turnitin Draft Coach Gradescope Feedback Studio for iOS If you have any questions, please make a request through the CIT Support Portal.


January 4– Instructor News from the Center for Instructional Technology

Faculty Prep Days  IT’S TIME! Time to get your Spring courses polished and ready to go. CIT is here and ready to offer technical assistance, pedagogical assistance, a quiet space, moral support, and coffee and yummies! Come see us!   CIT will be joined by representatives from OIT Security, Research Computing, and Audio Visual Solutions classroom…


Known Issue: Turnitin Maintenance Jan 14

Turnitin will take an 8 hour maintenance window on January 14 from 11:00 AM CT – 7:00 PM CT. The following CIT supported services are unavailable during these times: Turnitin Draft Coach Gradescope Feedback Studio for iOS If you have any questions, please make a request through the CIT Support Portal.


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