With a growing technology portfolio, UMass Amherst Information Technology facilitates successful online, hybrid, and on-campus learning experiences, accelerates research, and advances communication, collaboration, and community in the new digital workplace.
Enabling Flexible Teaching, Learning & Research
UMass Flex expands students' access to educational opportunities through courses spanning two or more learning modes: in person, live online, asynch online.
UMass Flex courses take advantage of a wide range of technologies to deliver academic excellence, including classrooms outfitted with cutting-edge classroom technology, learning platforms, and software offerings.
The data below is based on academic year 2022-2023. Check back soon for updated information.
90
Number of multi-modal classrooms featuring technology that support UMass Flex in-person and live online learning.
200,000
Combined number of students enrolled in courses that use Canvas, Moodle, or Blackboard learning management systems.
1,350+
Researchers using high performance computing resources
50+
Number of campus licensed software packages available for teaching & learning.