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Three simple steps to make your assignments more transparent and inclusive

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

In-person workshop   The transparency in learning and teaching framework (TILT) is based on research which showed that by using transparent methods, learning, retention and self-efficacy is raised for all students, and in particular for first-generation students and other underrepresented groups (Winkelmas et. al.,  2016). Building transparent assignments is one concrete way to make your […]

Introduction to iClicker Cloud: UMaine’s student response system

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

In-person training UMaine now has an institutional license for iClicker, meaning faculty can use these tools in classrooms WITHOUT any additional fees to students or hardware purchases! This session will introduce faculty to the technical features of iClicker cloud, how it integrates with Brightspace and other commonly asked questions. Register for this event here (opens […]

Event Series Engaging in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Community of Practice

Engaging in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Community of Practice

Hybrid (In-person or virtual)

Hybrid (in-person but can accommodate remote participants) Alternate Wednesdays at 10:00am starting September 7th; opposite Wednesday can be reserved for asynchronous work Innovation in teaching provides exciting opportunities for research and scholarship on teaching practices. In this CoP, we will engage with peer mentoring and feedback as we: explore the fundamentals of the Scholarship of […]

Introduction to iClicker Cloud: UMaine’s student response system

Virtual Location

Virtual training UMaine now has an institutional license for iClicker, meaning faculty can use these tools in classrooms without any additional fees to students or hardware purchases!  This session will […]

Creating accessible word-based documents for your courses

ZOOM

Virtual Workshop   These meetings will focus on “Plus-One Strategies" - an approach to inclusive teaching that involves making small changes to your course to include one more learner.  The workshops will show how to proactively design course components that meet the varied needs of our increasingly diverse body of students. Each workshop will be […]

Considering alternative assessment strategies

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

In-person workshop The way that instructors assess student performance has a profound effect on how students experience learning and how instructors spend their time inside and outside of class. In this discussion, participants will explore three alternatives to traditional grading that attempt to ameliorate the learning experience and make better use of instructors’ limited resources: […]

Event Series Equity-Fostering Syllabus Working Group

Equity-Fostering Syllabus Working Group

Hybrid (In-person or virtual)

Hybrid, Biweekly, Fridays from 10:00-11:00am This is a collaborative, faculty-led, practically-oriented community focusing on fostering equity through developing our syllabi and engaging them meaningfully in class. The group will focus not only on “how-to” craft an inclusive/equity-centering syllabus, but how to continue to engage the syllabus throughout the semester toward fostering equity in the classroom […]

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