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Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

Alternative Grading to Promote Authentic Learning Experiences

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

In recent years, alternative grading methods have gained attention for promoting authentic, growth-focused learning. These approaches better reflect student progress and are often more appreciated by students, reducing point-chasing and competition. Approaches to new grading approaches are all defined differently, but all focus on student learning.   Alternate Mondays from 12:00-1:00pm starting on Jan 27th

Event Series Teaching the Whole Student

Writing Across the Curriculum

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono
Virtual Event Virtual Event

This session is a combination of asynchronous activities and group discussion. There are 4 topic areas to be explored with some instructional components. Within each topic area, there are two […]

Summer Retreat: Neurodiversity in the Classroom

University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469-5708, United States

CITL and partners will host a summer retreat focused on understanding and supporting neurodiversity in the classroom.  The retreat will be held on campus May 19th-21st 2025.  We will be […]

Course Design Institute

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

In-person participation expected June 3rd - June 5th   All Day Events CITL’s Course Design Institute (CDI) is a three day intensive educational development opportunity for faculty preparing to design a […]

Alternative Grading Mini-CoP

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Explore the landscape of alternative grading approaches at the 2025 Grading Conference bookended by meetings with colleagues to discuss the conference and findings.  Virtual Meeting Dates: June 9th and June 16th from 1:00-3:00pm Virtual Conference Dates: June 11-13th 2025 from 1:00-3:00pm

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