Assessing Assessments CoP
In this community of practice faculty will be invited to take a critical eye to the assessment strategies they are using in their teaching. Over the course of the semester, […]
Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning
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Faculty Development
Racial Equity Fellow Learning Community on Teaching (REFLeCT) Program
(This group is closed) Every 2 weeks from 3pm to 5pm on Thursday from September 9 to May 19, 2022. The REFLeCT program has selected its fellows for AY21-22. If […]
Equity-Fostering Syllabus Working Group
Virtual LocationThis is a collaborative, faculty-led, practically-oriented community focusing on fostering equity through developing our syllabi and engaging them meaningfully in class. In Spring 2022, the syllabus working group will focus on […]
Lecturers Learning Circle (virtual meeting)
Virtual LocationAn informal discussion group for lecturers at UMaine to discuss teaching strategies, capacity building, methods of documenting teaching and learning, peer observations and other opportunities based on interest. All meeting […]
Plus One Strategies for UDL: Making your visuals accessible: “Alt text” and visual descriptions
Virtual LocationVirtual event These meetings will focus on “Plus One Strategies” you can adopt to proactively design courses that meet the varied needs of our increasingly diverse body of students. Each workshop will be designed with 30 minutes of learning on a specific strategy and 30 minutes of practice and Q&A to allow you to explore […]
What Inclusive Instructors Do CoP
Using the book What Inclusive Instructors Do: Principles and Practices for Excellence in College Teaching (opens in new window) which helps to bridge the gap between theory and practice, this CoP will help faculty from across disciplines to engage in the ongoing process of cultivating inclusive practices. The book will be made available to registered members. Alternate Wednesdays […]
Assessing Assessments CoP
In this community of practice faculty will be invited to take a critical eye to the assessment strategies they are using in their teaching. Over the course of the semester, we will use existing tools, education research and our own criteria to self evaluate course-level assessments for: 1) alignment 2) relevance 3) authenticity 4) universal […]
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Journal Club
102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, OronoInterested in learning more about the research and evidence on effective teaching and improved learning? Want to have an energetic discussion about teaching over coffee with peers? This in-person discussion group will explore different topics in education research, research methods, and interpretation of results. Effort will be made to view research implications through an equity-minded […]
Using Collaborative Documents and Breakout Rooms in Zoom
Virtual LocationVirtual event This workshop will focus on using shared documents with students while having them work in breakout rooms to increase the quality of group work and subsequent class discussions. Additional features of breakout rooms and Zoom will be explored based on interest. Register for this event (opens in a new window)
Racial Equity Fellow Learning Community on Teaching (REFLeCT) Program
(This group is closed) Every 2 weeks from 3pm to 5pm on Thursday from September 9 to May 19, 2022. The REFLeCT program has selected its fellows for AY21-22. If […]