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.

• Division of IT ELMS training workshop handouts [3] from the ELMS website.

• Division of IT ELMS animated/narrated tutorials [4] on YouTube.

• ELMS Support Knowledge Base, Live Chat and Online Support [5]

• To register for a workshop, go to www.training.umd.edu [6] (look under Course Catalog, and select the Division of IT Learning Technologies Institute (LTI) link).

• For inquiries and support, email learningtools@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 [7]
• Wimba Live Classroom [8]
• Wimba Voice Tools [9]
• Campus Pack Wikis [10] (wiki) and Campus Pack Blogs and Journals [10] (blog)

Related Services

• ELMS Services [11]
• Training and Consultation [12]