ELMS (powered by Blackboard)

ELMS (powered by Blackboard) is a secure learning [1]management environment that includes a wide variety of tools for displaying materials, communication, grading, file sharing, and others. From this page, you can access user materials, training, and support information to successfully learn and use ELMS. The ELMS primary web site is located at http://elms.umd.edu [1]

Getting Started, Training, and Support

• Getting started basics [2] are a convenient overview of steps to begin using ELMS.

• OIT ELMS training workshop handouts [3] from the ELMS website.

• OIT ELMS animated/narrated tutorials [4] on YouTube.

• To register for a workshop, go to www.training.umd.edu [5] (look under Course Catalog, and select the OIT Learning Technologies Institute (LTI) link).

• For inquiries and support, email elms@umd.edu.

Additional ELMS Tools

The following are excellent 3rd-party tools that are provided and supported by the Learning Technologies group. They are integrated or can be used with ELMS:

• Respondus [6]
• Wimba Live Classroom [7]
• Wimba Voice Tools [8]
• Teams LX [9] (wiki) and Journal LX [9] (blog)

Related Services

• ELMS Services [10]
• Training and Consultation [11]