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SUMMARY:Teaching in Active Learning Classrooms - An Orientation for Spring 2022
DESCRIPTION:In-Person workshop in Estabrooke Hall\, room 130 \nAre you planning to teach in one of our active learning classrooms (ALCs) next semester for the first time?  Or have you taught in an ALC but would like to learn about successful strategies? Join us as we explore the features of ALCs and overview of common challenges and teaching strategies for optimal student engagement and collaborative learning.  Additional orientations will be available in January prior to the start of classes.  You can also request one-on-one orientations with Media Services (opens in a new window) to learn the technology or CITL to explore pedagogies. \nThere will be additional time after 3:00pm for a Q&A. \nRegister for this event (opens in a new window)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/teaching-in-active-learning-classrooms-an-orientation-for-spring-2022/
LOCATION:130 Estabrooke
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,Featured Events,Grad Development,Teaching
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SUMMARY:Teaching in Active Learning Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:In-Person in Shibles 202 \nAre you planning to teach in one of our active learning classrooms (ALCs) next semester for the first time?  Or have you taught in an ALC but would like to learn about successful strategies? Join us as we explore the features of ALCs and overview of common challenges and teaching strategies for optimal student engagement and collaborative learning.  You can also request one-on-one orientations with Media Services (opens in a new window) to learn the technology or with CITL to explore pedagogies. \nMonday\, January 10th @ 2:00-3:00pm (3:00-3:30pm additional Q&A) \nRegister for this event (opens in Google Forms)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/teaching-in-active-learning-classrooms-an-orientation-for-spring-2022-2/
LOCATION:Shibles 202\, Shibles Hall\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,Featured Events,Grad Development,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20220105T142257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T154131Z
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SUMMARY:Orientation to Teaching at UMaine
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop\nFor recently faculty slated to begin teaching at UMaine in January\, this workshop will offer an overview of the teaching tools and platforms (e.g.\, Brightspace\, Kaltura\, Zoom) used at UMaine and connections to appropriate resources on campus (e.g.\, CITL\, Media Services\, Student Records\, Classroom Scheduling).  Time will be dedicated to addressing your specific questions and to learn a bit about teaching at UMaine. \nTuesday\, January 11th @ 9:00-11:00am (welcome for any or all of the time) \nRegister for this event (opens in Google Forms)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/orientation-to-teaching-at-umaine/
LOCATION:Virtual Location
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Educational Tech,Faculty Development,Featured Events,New Faculty,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T133000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20220105T152459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T132936Z
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SUMMARY:Universal Design for Learning: Complete an eight-point evaluation to determine your course accessibility
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop\nEither as a stand alone workshop or as your entry point to our Digital Equity Community of Practice\, we invite you to join us in an evaluation of your present course design and layout for digital equity and inclusion. This initial evaluation will help identify tangible goals for your work over the semester to build a more equitable course and identify areas of interest. \nTuesday\, January 11th @ 12:30-1:30pm \nRegister for this event (opens in Google Forms)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/universal-design-for-learning-complete-an-eight-point-evaluation-to-determine-your-course-accessibility/
LOCATION:Virtual Location
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,Featured Events,Grad Development,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20220105T161030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T161908Z
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SUMMARY:Does your Syllabus Need a Tune-Up?
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop\nIn this workshop we will provide a list of resources to help revise your syllabus with more student-centered practices and language.  We will also review recommendations for your syllabus to help promote student success during another semester impacted by COVID-19.  \nWednesday January 12th @ 12:00-1:30pm \nRegister for this event (opens in Google Forms)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/does-your-syllabus-need-a-tune-up/
LOCATION:Virtual Location
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,Featured Events,Grad Development,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20210622T134413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T173317Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Equity Fellow Learning Community on Teaching (REFLeCT) Program
DESCRIPTION:(This group is closed) \nEvery 2 weeks from 3pm to 5pm on Thursday from September 9 to May 19\, 2022. \nThe REFLeCT program has selected its fellows for AY21-22. If you are interested in learning more about this program please email karen.pelletreau@maine.edu.
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/racial-equity-fellow-learning-community-on-teaching-reflect-program/2022-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220114T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20220105T163045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T210716Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion: Learning and student engagement during COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop\nThe impacts of teaching remotely during the first part of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our classrooms and shape students’ perspectives. In this informal discussion\, we will discuss how classrooms\, learners and instructors have been affected by the unique circumstances influencing teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.  \nRegister for this event (opens in Google Forms)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/roundtable-discussion-learning-and-student-engagement-during-covid-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Location
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,Grad Development,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20211201T190353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T190353Z
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SUMMARY:Assessing Assessments CoP
DESCRIPTION: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 design 5) equity 6) transparency and 7) time investment (for faculty and students).  Additional topics will be explored based on the interest of the group. \nRegister for this CoP (opens in a new window)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/assessing-assessments-cop/2022-01-20/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20210622T134413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T173317Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Equity Fellow Learning Community on Teaching (REFLeCT) Program
DESCRIPTION:(This group is closed) \nEvery 2 weeks from 3pm to 5pm on Thursday from September 9 to May 19\, 2022. \nThe REFLeCT program has selected its fellows for AY21-22. If you are interested in learning more about this program please email karen.pelletreau@maine.edu.
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/racial-equity-fellow-learning-community-on-teaching-reflect-program/2022-01-27/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2020/12/mind-thinking-e1627487997384.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20220120T145517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T154825Z
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SUMMARY:Equity-Fostering Syllabus Working Group
DESCRIPTION:This 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 developing a sharable “equity starter pack” for syllabi to include suggested language\, organizational structures\, and ways to present and engage the syllabus throughout the semester. \nFor questions or to get the Zoom link\, contact the conveners: Lily Herakova\, Communication and Journalism/WGS (liliana.herakova@maine.edu) and Kevin Roberge\, Mathematics/WGS (kevin.roberge@maine.edu). \nFor dates and more information visit the web page (link opens in a new window).
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/equity-fostering-syllabus-working-group-2/2022-01-28/
LOCATION:Virtual Location
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2022/01/group-meeting-at-a-table-e1642690435737.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20211217T212219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T155852Z
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SUMMARY:Lecturers Learning Circle (virtual meeting)
DESCRIPTION:An 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. \nAll meeting days and registration (opens in a new window)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/lecturers-learning-circle-virtual-meeting/2022-01-31/
LOCATION:Virtual Location
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20211117T162943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T192040Z
UID:10000582-1643718600-1643722200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Plus One Strategies for UDL: Making your visuals accessible: “Alt text” and visual descriptions
DESCRIPTION:Virtual event \nThese 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 these strategies in your teaching context. \nRegister for this event (opens in a new window)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/plus-one-strategies-for-udl-making-your-visuals-accessible-alt-text-and-visual-descriptions/
LOCATION:Virtual Location
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,CITL Workshops,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Featured Events,Grad Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20211201T190706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T155916Z
UID:10000616-1643796000-1643801400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:What Inclusive Instructors Do CoP
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAlternate Wednesdays @ 10:00-11:30am (if you can only make the first hour that is fine!) \nCore Meeting Dates: Feb 2\, Feb 16\, Mar 2\, Mar 16\, Mar 30\, Apr 13\, Apr 27\, May 11 \nRegister for this CoP (opens in a new window)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/what-inclusive-instructors-do-cop/2022-02-02/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20211201T190353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T190353Z
UID:10000609-1643896800-1643900400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Assessing Assessments CoP
DESCRIPTION: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 design 5) equity 6) transparency and 7) time investment (for faculty and students).  Additional topics will be explored based on the interest of the group. \nRegister for this CoP (opens in a new window)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/assessing-assessments-cop/2022-02-03/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2021/07/note-paper-with-pencil-e1626374452726.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T100000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20211201T213901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T154720Z
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SUMMARY:Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Journal Club
DESCRIPTION:Interested 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 lens. Bi-weekly meetings and discussion will be co-facilitated by members; readings can be recommended by members or selected from a suggested list. \nAlternate Friday at 9:00am in Fernald Hall 102. \nCoffee and snacks will be provided. \nMeeting Dates: \nFeb 4\, Feb 18\, Mar 4\, Apr 1\, Apr 15\, Apr 29\, May 13 (if needed) \nRegister for this CoP (opens in a new window)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/scholarship-of-teaching-and-learning-journal-club/2022-02-04/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20220125T173104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T192000Z
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SUMMARY:Using Collaborative Documents and Breakout Rooms in Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Virtual event \nThis 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. \nRegister for this event (opens in a new window)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/using-collaborative-documents-and-breakout-rooms-in-zoom/
LOCATION:Virtual Location
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,Featured Events,Grad Development,Teaching
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20210622T134413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T173317Z
UID:10000484-1644505200-1644512400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Racial Equity Fellow Learning Community on Teaching (REFLeCT) Program
DESCRIPTION:(This group is closed) \nEvery 2 weeks from 3pm to 5pm on Thursday from September 9 to May 19\, 2022. \nThe REFLeCT program has selected its fellows for AY21-22. If you are interested in learning more about this program please email karen.pelletreau@maine.edu.
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/racial-equity-fellow-learning-community-on-teaching-reflect-program/2022-02-10/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2020/12/mind-thinking-e1627487997384.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20220120T145517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T154825Z
UID:10000586-1644588000-1644591600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Equity-Fostering Syllabus Working Group
DESCRIPTION:This 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 developing a sharable “equity starter pack” for syllabi to include suggested language\, organizational structures\, and ways to present and engage the syllabus throughout the semester. \nFor questions or to get the Zoom link\, contact the conveners: Lily Herakova\, Communication and Journalism/WGS (liliana.herakova@maine.edu) and Kevin Roberge\, Mathematics/WGS (kevin.roberge@maine.edu). \nFor dates and more information visit the web page (link opens in a new window).
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/equity-fostering-syllabus-working-group-2/2022-02-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Location
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2022/01/group-meeting-at-a-table-e1642690435737.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20211217T212219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T155852Z
UID:10000633-1644847200-1644850800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Lecturers Learning Circle (virtual meeting)
DESCRIPTION:An 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. \nAll meeting days and registration (opens in a new window)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/lecturers-learning-circle-virtual-meeting/2022-02-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Location
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2021/02/group-chat-e1641400280374.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T133000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20211117T163443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T192058Z
UID:10000583-1644928200-1644931800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Plus One Strategies for UDL: Making your course videos accessible- Closed Captions and accessibility features
DESCRIPTION:Virtual event \nThese 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 these strategies in your teaching context. \nRegister for this event (opens in a new window)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/plus-one-strategies-for-udl-making-your-course-videos-accessible-closed-captions-and-accessibility-features/
LOCATION:Virtual Location
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,CITL Workshops,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Featured Events,Grad Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T113000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20211201T190706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T155916Z
UID:10000617-1645005600-1645011000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:What Inclusive Instructors Do CoP
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAlternate Wednesdays @ 10:00-11:30am (if you can only make the first hour that is fine!) \nCore Meeting Dates: Feb 2\, Feb 16\, Mar 2\, Mar 16\, Mar 30\, Apr 13\, Apr 27\, May 11 \nRegister for this CoP (opens in a new window)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/what-inclusive-instructors-do-cop/2022-02-16/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20211201T190353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T190353Z
UID:10000610-1645106400-1645110000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Assessing Assessments CoP
DESCRIPTION: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 design 5) equity 6) transparency and 7) time investment (for faculty and students).  Additional topics will be explored based on the interest of the group. \nRegister for this CoP (opens in a new window)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/assessing-assessments-cop/2022-02-17/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development,Teaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T100000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20211201T213901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T154720Z
UID:10000625-1645174800-1645178400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Journal Club
DESCRIPTION:Interested 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 lens. Bi-weekly meetings and discussion will be co-facilitated by members; readings can be recommended by members or selected from a suggested list. \nAlternate Friday at 9:00am in Fernald Hall 102. \nCoffee and snacks will be provided. \nMeeting Dates: \nFeb 4\, Feb 18\, Mar 4\, Apr 1\, Apr 15\, Apr 29\, May 13 (if needed) \nRegister for this CoP (opens in a new window)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/scholarship-of-teaching-and-learning-journal-club/2022-02-18/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20210622T134413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T173317Z
UID:10000485-1645714800-1645722000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Racial Equity Fellow Learning Community on Teaching (REFLeCT) Program
DESCRIPTION:(This group is closed) \nEvery 2 weeks from 3pm to 5pm on Thursday from September 9 to May 19\, 2022. \nThe REFLeCT program has selected its fellows for AY21-22. If you are interested in learning more about this program please email karen.pelletreau@maine.edu.
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/racial-equity-fellow-learning-community-on-teaching-reflect-program/2022-02-24/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20220120T145517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T154825Z
UID:10000587-1645797600-1645801200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Equity-Fostering Syllabus Working Group
DESCRIPTION:This 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 developing a sharable “equity starter pack” for syllabi to include suggested language\, organizational structures\, and ways to present and engage the syllabus throughout the semester. \nFor questions or to get the Zoom link\, contact the conveners: Lily Herakova\, Communication and Journalism/WGS (liliana.herakova@maine.edu) and Kevin Roberge\, Mathematics/WGS (kevin.roberge@maine.edu). \nFor dates and more information visit the web page (link opens in a new window).
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/equity-fostering-syllabus-working-group-2/2022-02-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Location
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20211217T212219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T155852Z
UID:10000634-1646056800-1646060400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Lecturers Learning Circle (virtual meeting)
DESCRIPTION:An 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. \nAll meeting days and registration (opens in a new window)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/lecturers-learning-circle-virtual-meeting/2022-02-28/
LOCATION:Virtual Location
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T113000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20211201T190706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T155916Z
UID:10000618-1646215200-1646220600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:What Inclusive Instructors Do CoP
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAlternate Wednesdays @ 10:00-11:30am (if you can only make the first hour that is fine!) \nCore Meeting Dates: Feb 2\, Feb 16\, Mar 2\, Mar 16\, Mar 30\, Apr 13\, Apr 27\, May 11 \nRegister for this CoP (opens in a new window)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/what-inclusive-instructors-do-cop/2022-03-02/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T163000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20220125T175830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T200127Z
UID:10000593-1646233200-1646238600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Teaching Metacognition: Empower your students to learn how to learn
DESCRIPTION:In-person\, Fernald Hall Room 102 \nStudents often join our classes not knowing how to learn effectively. We will define self-regulated learning\, explore ways to bring discussions into your classroom that will help your students evaluate how they learn\, and share teaching approaches that reinforce these skills. \nRegister for this event (opens in new window).
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/teaching-metacognition-empower-your-students-to-learn-how-to-learn/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,Featured Events,Grad Development,Teaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20211201T190353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T190353Z
UID:10000611-1646316000-1646319600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Assessing Assessments CoP
DESCRIPTION: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 design 5) equity 6) transparency and 7) time investment (for faculty and students).  Additional topics will be explored based on the interest of the group. \nRegister for this CoP (opens in a new window)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/assessing-assessments-cop/2022-03-03/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development,Teaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220304T100000
DTSTAMP:20260601T012550
CREATED:20211201T213901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T154720Z
UID:10000626-1646384400-1646388000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Journal Club
DESCRIPTION:Interested 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 lens. Bi-weekly meetings and discussion will be co-facilitated by members; readings can be recommended by members or selected from a suggested list. \nAlternate Friday at 9:00am in Fernald Hall 102. \nCoffee and snacks will be provided. \nMeeting Dates: \nFeb 4\, Feb 18\, Mar 4\, Apr 1\, Apr 15\, Apr 29\, May 13 (if needed) \nRegister for this CoP (opens in a new window)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/scholarship-of-teaching-and-learning-journal-club/2022-03-04/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development
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