What is a Community of Practice? “Groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.” – Wenger-Trayner, 2015 Communities of practice were first defined in 1991 by Lave & Wenger, and have grown in their popularity and application since […]
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According to the College Board, undergrads spend an average of about $1300 each year on books and supplies. Some textbooks can run upwards of $350 apiece, which can be prohibitively expensive for a student on a tight budget. To put it bluntly, students shouldn’t have to choose between books and food. Many schools and universities, […]
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Welcome to the website for UMaine’s new Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. How did a center of innovation in teaching and learning happen at UMaine? In the fall of 2015, the Provost appointed a task force, chaired by Associate Provosts Monique LaRocque and Jeff St. John, to develop a plan to provide more […]
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