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SUMMARY:Merging teaching and research through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
DESCRIPTION:Students as Partners Series\, featuring Dr. Sarah Bunnell (Elon University) \nJoin an informal discussion for anyone interested in learning more about the role of SoTL in teaching and learning. New faculty might be interested in learning more about how to develop SoTL practitioners. \nRegistration is required\, space is limited. \nIn-person at Fernald Hall\, Room 102. (Zoom links available upon request.) \nWednesday\, March 12th @ 10:00am
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/merging-teaching-and-research-through-the-scholarship-of-teaching-and-learning/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Active Learning Teaching Strategies,Announcements,CITL Workshops,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Featured Events,Guest Speaker,New Faculty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250221T194706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T185521Z
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SUMMARY:Partnering with Students to (Re)claim the Joy of Teaching and Facilitate Culture Change in Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Fogler Library Salon Series. \n \nGuest Speaker Dr. Sarah Bunnell\, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning and an Associate Professor of Psychology at Elon University\, North Carolina. Dr. Bunnell is an expert in building student partnership programs and will share her wisdom\, and lessons learned as we explore how such partnerships might benefit UMaine. \nJoining Dr. Bunnell will be Dr. Sheila Jaswal (Dept of Chemistry and Biochemistry\, Amherst College)\, Zachary Watson (Amherst College class of 2024) and Hope Carroll (UMaine class of 2024) to share their experiences with pedagogical partnerships. \nFacilitators:  Dr. Liliana Herekova\, Associate Professor and Director of Communication Education\, Department of Communication and Journalism Dr. Karen Pelletreau\, Director of Faculty Educational Development\, Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning \nWednesday\, March 12th @5:30pm | Lynch Room\, Fogler Library
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/partnering-with-students-to-reclaim-the-joy-of-teaching-and-facilitate-culture-change-in-higher-education/
LOCATION:Fogler Library
CATEGORIES:Active Learning Teaching Strategies,CITL Workshops,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Featured Events,Guest Speaker,New Faculty,Partner Events,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250221T201328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T205135Z
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SUMMARY:Leveraging SoTL and pedagogical partners towards more inclusive teaching practices
DESCRIPTION:Students as Partners Series\, featuring Dr. Sarah Bunnell (Elon University) \nThursday\, March 13th @ 9:00am | Fernald Hall\, Room 102 (Zoom Link available by request) \nFaculty interested in learning more about how these tools can generate more inclusive and supportive teaching are invited to join in this discussion. Registration is required\, space is limited. \nThursday\, March 13th @ 9:00am
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/leveraging-sotl-and-pedagogical-partners-towards-more-inclusive-teaching-practices/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Active Learning Teaching Strategies,CITL Workshops,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Featured Events,Guest Speaker,New Faculty,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/02/Sarah-Bunnell.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20241212T190901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T190901Z
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SUMMARY:Alternative Grading to Promote Authentic Learning Experiences
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nAlternate Mondays from 12:00-1:00pm starting on Jan 27th
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/alternative-grading-to-promote-authentic-learning-experiences/2025-03-24/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250121T155825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T155825Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Across the Curriculum
DESCRIPTION: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 to four short videos and an activity or heuristic to guide instructors in applying the concepts discussed to their course(s). This CoP is deal for instructors of writing intensive courses\, as well as those generally interested in the incorporation of writing into their curriculum. \nFive Tuesdays through the semester from 11:00am – 12:00pm starting Jan 21st \n 
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/writing-across-the-curriculum/2025-04-01/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20241212T190901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T190901Z
UID:10001488-1744027200-1744030800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Alternative Grading to Promote Authentic Learning Experiences
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nAlternate Mondays from 12:00-1:00pm starting on Jan 27th
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/alternative-grading-to-promote-authentic-learning-experiences/2025-04-07/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T120000
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CREATED:20241212T190901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T190901Z
UID:10001489-1745236800-1745240400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Alternative Grading to Promote Authentic Learning Experiences
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nAlternate Mondays from 12:00-1:00pm starting on Jan 27th
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/alternative-grading-to-promote-authentic-learning-experiences/2025-04-21/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250121T155825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T155825Z
UID:10001535-1745319600-1745323200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Writing Across the Curriculum
DESCRIPTION: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 to four short videos and an activity or heuristic to guide instructors in applying the concepts discussed to their course(s). This CoP is deal for instructors of writing intensive courses\, as well as those generally interested in the incorporation of writing into their curriculum. \nFive Tuesdays through the semester from 11:00am – 12:00pm starting Jan 21st \n 
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/writing-across-the-curriculum/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20241212T190901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T190901Z
UID:10001490-1746446400-1746450000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Alternative Grading to Promote Authentic Learning Experiences
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nAlternate Mondays from 12:00-1:00pm starting on Jan 27th
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/alternative-grading-to-promote-authentic-learning-experiences/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250225T160643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T160643Z
UID:10001547-1747612800-1747871999@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Summer Retreat: Neurodiversity in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION: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 looking for faculty nominations to participate in this program. Learn more about this program here.  \n  \n 
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/summer-retreat-neurodiversity-in-the-classroom/
LOCATION:University of Maine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469-5708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,CITL Workshops,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250606
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250225T160958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T160958Z
UID:10001548-1748908800-1749167999@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Course Design Institute
DESCRIPTION:In-person participation expected\n\nJune 3rd – June 5th   All Day Events \nCITL’s Course Design Institute (CDI) is a three day intensive educational development opportunity for faculty preparing to design a new course or re-design a current course. \n \n 
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/course-design-institute-6/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,New Faculty
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250407T135622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T160955Z
UID:10001553-1749474000-1749481200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Alternative Grading Mini-CoP: Meeting #1
DESCRIPTION:Explore the landscape of alternative grading approaches at the 2025 Grading Conference bookended by meetings with colleagues to discuss the conference and findings.  \nIn-person Meeting Dates: June 9th and June 16th from 1:00-3:00pm \nOptional in-person streaming of Keynote speakers: June 11-13th 2025 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/alternative-grading-mini-cop/
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250528T160743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T161334Z
UID:10001558-1749643200-1749650400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Grading Conference Keynote (in-person viewing optional)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the landscape of alternative grading approaches at the 2025 Grading Conference bookended by meetings with colleagues to discuss the conference and findings.  \nIn-person Meeting Dates: June 9th and June 16th from 1:00-3:00pm \nOptional in-person streaming of Keynote speakers: June 11-13th 2025 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/alternative-grading-mini-cop-2/2025-06-11/
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/12/15.png
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250528T160743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T161334Z
UID:10001559-1749729600-1749736800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Grading Conference Keynote (in-person viewing optional)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the landscape of alternative grading approaches at the 2025 Grading Conference bookended by meetings with colleagues to discuss the conference and findings.  \nIn-person Meeting Dates: June 9th and June 16th from 1:00-3:00pm \nOptional in-person streaming of Keynote speakers: June 11-13th 2025 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/alternative-grading-mini-cop-2/2025-06-12/
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250528T160743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T161334Z
UID:10001560-1749816000-1749823200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Grading Conference Keynote (in-person viewing optional)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the landscape of alternative grading approaches at the 2025 Grading Conference bookended by meetings with colleagues to discuss the conference and findings.  \nIn-person Meeting Dates: June 9th and June 16th from 1:00-3:00pm \nOptional in-person streaming of Keynote speakers: June 11-13th 2025 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/alternative-grading-mini-cop-2/2025-06-13/
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/12/15.png
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250528T161058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T161059Z
UID:10001557-1750078800-1750086000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Alternative Grading Mini-CoP: Meeting #2
DESCRIPTION:Explore the landscape of alternative grading approaches at the 2025 Grading Conference bookended by meetings with colleagues to discuss the conference and findings.  \nIn-person Meeting Dates: June 9th and June 16th from 1:00-3:00pm \nOptional in-person streaming of Keynote speakers: June 11-13th 2025 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/alternative-grading-mini-cop-2-2/
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250707T194014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T213342Z
UID:10001562-1754470800-1754474400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:An overview of Brightspace - Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Designed for faculty new to using UMaine’s LMS Brightspace\, this orientation will provide you with an overview of the layout\, commonly used tools\, and recommendations to help get you started.   \nIf you are familiar with Brightspace\, but have specific questions about your course\, we recommend setting up a one-on-one consultation with our faculty support specialists using this form or email citl@maine.edu.  \nNote: Please complete your FERPA training before attending this session to be able to access all the features of Brightspace. Visit UMS Academy to complete your FERPA training and access your Brightspace course.  \nAugust\, 6th | 9:00am – 10:00am \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/an-overview-of-brightspace/
CATEGORIES:Brightspace,CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,New Faculty
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/02/D2L-Brightspace.jpeg
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250707T194532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T213555Z
UID:10001563-1755255600-1755259200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:An overview of Brightspace
DESCRIPTION:Designed for faculty new to using UMaine’s LMS Brightspace\, this orientation will provide you with an overview of the layout\, commonly used tools\, and recommendations to help get you started.   \nIf you are familiar with Brightspace\, but have specific questions about your course\, we recommend setting up a one-on-one consultation with our faculty support specialists using this form or email citl@maine.edu.  \nNote: Please complete your FERPA training before attending this session to be able to access all the features of Brightspace. Visit UMS Academy to complete your FERPA training and access your Brightspace course.  \nAugust 15th | 11:00am – 12:00pm \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/an-overview-of-brightspace-2/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Brightspace,CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,New Faculty
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/02/D2L-Brightspace.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250815T163924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T163924Z
UID:10001616-1755680400-1755684000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:(Virtual) Orientation to Brightspace
DESCRIPTION:Designed for faculty new to using UMaine’s LMS Brightspace\, this orientation will provide you with an overview of the layout\, commonly used tools\, and recommendations to help get you started.   \nIf you are familiar with Brightspace\, but have specific questions about your course\, we recommend setting up a one-on-one consultation with our faculty support specialists using this form or email citl@maine.edu.  \nNote: Please complete your FERPA training before attending this session to be able to access all the features of Brightspace. Visit UMS Academy to complete your FERPA training and access your Brightspace course.  \nAugust\, 20th | 9:00am – 10:00am \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/virtual-orientation-to-brightspace/
CATEGORIES:Brightspace,CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,New Faculty
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/02/D2L-Brightspace.jpeg
LOCATION:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T133000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250707T200650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T165047Z
UID:10001564-1755691200-1755696600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Lunch-and-learn session: The current conversation about AI in teaching and learning
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligences continues to rapidly change how we teach and learn in higher education. Join us for a lunch-and-learn session and an open discussion about the evolving role of AI in academia.   \nWe will explore how\, when and why AI is shaping classrooms\, curricula\, and engagement. Bring your questions\, share your success stories\, and collaborate with peers to tackle the challenges and opportunities AI presents.    \nAugust\, 20th | 12:00pm – 1:30pm \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/the-current-conversation-about-ai-in-teaching-and-learning/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,New Faculty
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250707T201316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T182259Z
UID:10001565-1755763200-1755882000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:New Faculty Orientation
DESCRIPTION:New Faculty Orientation is a two-day event held in mid-August to welcome new faculty to UMaine\, help them acclimate\, and provide an opportunity to meet a range of academic leaders and fellow faculty. \nAugust 21st & 22nd \nThis event is provided by the UMaine Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost. RSVP by August 8th\, 2025: LEARN MORE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/new-faculty-orientation-4/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Partner Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/04/UMaine-sign.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T095000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250708T124420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T032412Z
UID:10001567-1756112400-1756115400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Tools and platforms for New Faculty
DESCRIPTION:Get oriented to the digital instructional ecosystem of UMaine and understand how services such as Brightspace MaineStreet\, Navigate\, Accommodate and other intersect and impact teaching. In addition we will introduce you to the common teaching tools: Brightspace\, Zoom\, Kaltura\, TurnitIn\, Google Drive\, iClicker\, ArcGIS online and others. \nAugust 25th | 9:00am – 9:50am \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/tools-and-platforms-for-new-faculty/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,New Faculty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T105000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250707T202302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193752Z
UID:10001566-1756116000-1756119000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:An overview of Brightspace
DESCRIPTION:Designed for faculty new to using UMaine’s LMS Brightspace\, this orientation will provide you with an overview of the layout\, commonly used tools\, and recommendations to help get you started.   \nIf you are familiar with Brightspace\, but have specific questions about your course\, we recommend setting up a one-on-one consultation with our faculty support specialists using this form or email citl@maine.edu.  \nNote: Please complete your FERPA training before attending this session to be able to access all the features of Brightspace. Visit UMS Academy to complete your FERPA training and access your Brightspace course.  \nAugust 25th | 10:00am – 10:50pm \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/an-overview-of-brightspace-3/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Brightspace,CITL Workshops,Educational Tech,Faculty Development,New Faculty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250708T125128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193740Z
UID:10001568-1756119600-1756125000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:New to teaching Q&A drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Questions about how best to organize your syllabus? Want to know about using video in your Brightspace course?  Eager to learn more about teaching at UMaine? Our team has designated time to welcome those new to teaching at UMaine and meet one-on-one to discuss anything teaching related!   \nAugust 25th | 11:00am – 12:30pm \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/new-to-teaching-qa-drop-in/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250708T130721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193731Z
UID:10001569-1756126800-1756135800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Teaching in Active Learning Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Active Learning Classrooms (ALCs) are wonderful spaces to teach in\, but it is important that you feel prepared to use the space and resources effectively.   \nThis interactive\, hands-on workshop is designed to give you concrete\, immediately applicable strategies to make the most of your ALC\, without wasting a moment. \nHere’s what you’ll gain: \n\nHands-on Experience: You’ll experience active learning as a student\, so you can immediately see how strategies like gallery walks\, jigsaws\, and think-pair-share will work in your own classroom.\nEffective Group Work: Discover and practice inclusive and equitable strategies for group work and discussions.\nPractical Assessment Tools: Learn to design in-class activities that effectively assess student learning in an active environment.\nTroubleshooting & Best Practices: Navigate the strengths and challenges of different active learning approaches.\n\nNew and experienced ALC faculty are encouraged to join!  \nNOTE: This orientation to teaching in an ALCs will be held in  Ferland Room 337. This is an active learning classroom in Ferland the new Engineering building\, NOT Fernald\, where CITL is located. \nAugust 25th | 1:00pm – 3:30pm \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/orientation-to-teaching-in-active-learning-classrooms/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250708T155805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T194828Z
UID:10001571-1756128600-1756134000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Teaching @ UMaine -A classroom tour and overview
DESCRIPTION:Explore the range of classroom spaces available at UMaine – both traditional and innovative – while we tour different buildings\, classrooms and resources and simultaneously learn about the campus. \nDue to low registration\, this workshop has been cancelled. If you would like to tour your classroom(s)\, please contact MEDIA SERVICES to schedule a guided in-person orientation.
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/umaine-a-classroom-tour-and-discussion-of-culture/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250731T191032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T130232Z
UID:10001613-1756134000-1756137600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:PARTNER EVENT: Orientation to Navigate
DESCRIPTION:Navigate Office \nNavigate is UMaine’s early alert system.  This overview will introduce faculty to Navigate and recommended use of the tool to support student success. \nAugust 25th | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Ferland Center\, Room 106 (PLEASE NOTE: This is across campus from FERNALD HALL where CITL is located) \nREGISTER HERE \nQuestions? Email um.navigate@maine.edu
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/partner-event-orientation-to-navigate/
LOCATION:Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center\, Room 337\, 75 Long Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Educational Tech,Faculty Development,New Faculty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T105000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250708T154741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193653Z
UID:10001570-1756198800-1756205400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:A syllabus worth reading
DESCRIPTION:A well-crafted syllabus can be a powerful tool that sets the stage for student success\, classroom norms\, performance expectations and student engagement. Research suggests that the tone and content of a course syllabus can directly affect students’ perception of instruction\, the choice to pursue a subsequent major\, and student-faculty interactions.  \nWe will use evidence-based approaches to collaboratively review and improve your syllabus\, making small meaningful changes. Please bring a draft of your syllabus to this workshop (even if incomplete). \nThis session is open to all faculty and graduate students seeking to make their syllabi more effective and student-centered. \nAugust 26th | 9:00am – 10:50am \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/a-syllabus-worth-reading/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250715T230033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193704Z
UID:10001578-1756206000-1756209600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Preparing your first day in class
DESCRIPTION:The first day of class – even the first few minutes – sets the tone for the entire term. Discover effective strategies to establish a positive classroom climate\, clear expectations\, and a sense of community right from the start. This interactive session will delve into do’s and don’ts for your first day\, alongside alternative approaches to foster a genuine learning community. Leave with practical ways to make a memorable and impactful first day. \nThis session is open to all faculty and graduate students seeking to make their first day a success. \nAugust 26th | 11:00am – 12:00pm \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/preparing-your-first-day-in-class/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T022410
CREATED:20250731T192051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193627Z
UID:10001614-1756213200-1756224000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:PARTNER EVENT: New faculty computer assignment
DESCRIPTION:New Faculty – Computer Assignment and Orientation Session:\nLord Hall Rm 100 \nProviding one-on-one consultations on August 26th between 1:00pm – 4:00pm \nDuring these sessions we will: \n\nEnsure you can successfully login to the device\nAssist with connecting to Eduroam wireless network\nFamiliarize you with UMS Application Catalog and Device Updates\nInstall\, connect\, and print to the Papercut Printing Services for Xerox devices\nWork with you as needed to install other UMaine licensed software needed\nReview essential UMS Services\, Tools\, and Support resources. (i.e. Campus Portal\, TeamDynamix)\nSchedule your 30 minute time slot here\n\n\nIf you have questions or need additional appointment slots\, please contact us via email: help@maine.edu or 1.800.696.4357.
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/partner-event-new-faculty-computer-assignment/
LOCATION:100 Lord Hall
CATEGORIES:Educational Tech,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Partner Events
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