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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/2022-05-13/
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:20220512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
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/2022-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development,Teaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20220429T152350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T152350Z
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SUMMARY:Student Words of Gratitude Open House
DESCRIPTION:CITL offered students an opportunity to share words of gratitude for your hard work and dedication over the past few years.  The response has been thoughtful\, warm\, and extraordinary! \nWe invite you to come see a display of the amazing sentiments students have submitted. Join us on Thursday\, May 12th between 11am – 1pm  in Fernald Hall for light refreshments and to learn just how much students appreciate you.   \nLet us know if you think you might stop by! (opens in a new window)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/student-words-of-gratitude-open-house/
LOCATION:UM Fernald Room 102
CATEGORIES:Faculty Development,Featured Events,Grad Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20211201T190706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T155916Z
UID:10000623-1652263200-1652268600@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/2022-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20220329T165812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T191423Z
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SUMMARY:Invited Speaker Dr. Tracie Addy Presents: "A Time for Reflection: Next Steps Towards Inclusive Instruction"
DESCRIPTION:During this interactive session we will consider participants’ teaching and learning experiences during the past academic year and their future steps towards inclusive instruction. We will discuss: \n\nWho are the learners at the University of Maine?\nWhich instructional mindsets can help foster more equitable and welcoming classrooms?\nWhich teaching practices can have a positive impact in transforming learning environments at the university?\nWhat can change look like at the department level?\nWhat commitments can be made to advance inclusivity goals in the coming year?\n\nFollowing this 60 minute session there will be a 30-minute Q&A to provide an opportunity for informal conversations to occur with the speaker. \nThis virtual presentation is open to any interested members of the University of Maine System. \nRegister for this event (opens in a new window)\nBiography\nDr. Addy is the Associate Dean of Teaching & Learning at Lafayette College in Easton\, Pennsylvania where she is responsible for working with instructors across all divisions and ranks to develop and administer programming related to the teacher-scholar model from classroom teaching to the scholarship of teaching. As the Director of the Center for the Integration of Teaching\, Learning\, and Scholarship\, she develops and delivers programming on teaching and serves ex officio on the Teaching & Learning Committee. In addition to these roles\, she performs scholarship on teaching and learning and educational development\, primarily focusing on learner-centered practices including active learning and inclusive teaching. She is co-author of the book What Inclusive Instructors Do: Principles and Practices for Excellence in College Teaching and a highly sought keynote speaker and workshop facilitator. \n\nIf you need reasonable accommodation\, please e-mail citlworkshop@maine.edu as soon as you register for an event. Some requests\, if received without enough notice\, may not allow sufficient time to make necessary arrangements. Therefore\, we ask that you submit requests as soon as possible.\nThe University of Maine is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race\, color\, religion\, sex\, sexual orientation\, transgender status\, gender expression\, national origin\, citizenship status\, age\, disability\, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment\, education\, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:  Director of Equal Opportunity\, 101 North Stevens Hall\, University of Maine\, Orono\, ME  04469-5754\, 207.581.1226\, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/invited-speaker-dr-tracie-addy-presents-a-time-for-reflection-next-steps-towards-inclusive-instruction/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Featured Events,Grad Development,Guest Speaker,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2022/03/P48C8291-1338x2048-1-e1648561887474.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T140000
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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/2022-05-09/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20210622T134413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T173317Z
UID:10000490-1651762800-1651770000@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/2022-05-05/
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:20220429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20211201T213901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T154720Z
UID:10000630-1651222800-1651226400@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/2022-04-29/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2021/12/coffee-and-notebook.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20211201T190353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T190353Z
UID:10000614-1651154400-1651158000@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/2022-04-28/
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:20220427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20211201T190706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T155916Z
UID:10000622-1651053600-1651059000@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/2022-04-27/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2021/12/Book-What-inclusive-teachers-do.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20211117T170415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T152407Z
UID:10000605-1650976200-1650979800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Plus One Strategies for UDL: Creating accessible word documents for your courses
DESCRIPTION: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 these strategies in your teaching context. \nUnfortunately we had to cancel this event.  Check back for more plus one strategies in the future. 
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/plus-one-strategies-for-udl-creating-accessible-surveys-for-your-courses/
LOCATION:Virtual Location
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,CITL Workshops,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development,Teaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20211217T212219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T155852Z
UID:10000638-1650895200-1650898800@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/2022-04-25/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20220120T145517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T154825Z
UID:10000591-1650636000-1650639600@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-2/2022-04-22/
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:20220421T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20210622T134413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T173317Z
UID:10000489-1650553200-1650560400@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/2022-04-21/
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:20220420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20220329T134944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T194054Z
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SUMMARY:Why Transparent Teaching is Good Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Event \nTransparency in Learning and Teaching (TiLT) is a set of teaching strategies that focus on making transparent to students why and how they are learning and engaging with the course content and each other. Students learning from faculty using transparent strategies learn better\, gain better understanding of how they learn\, and are more likely to stay in college.  Faculty benefit by having improved student work coupled with less time spent answering numerous questions! In this workshop\, participants will be introduced to the concepts of and research on transparent design\, then you will work on a chosen assignment from your course to improve transparency.   \nRegister for this event (opens in Google Forms)
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/why-transparent-teaching-is-good-teaching/
CATEGORIES:Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Featured Events,Grad Development,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2022/03/sharon-pittaway-N7FtpkC_P7o-unsplash-scaled-e1648582846356.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220415T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20211201T213901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T154720Z
UID:10000629-1650013200-1650016800@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/2022-04-15/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2021/12/coffee-and-notebook.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20211201T190353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T190353Z
UID:10000613-1649944800-1649948400@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/2022-04-14/
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:20220413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20211201T190706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T155916Z
UID:10000621-1649844000-1649849400@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/2022-04-13/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2021/12/Book-What-inclusive-teachers-do.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20211117T165500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T190933Z
UID:10000604-1649766600-1649770200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Plus One Strategies for UDL: Creating accessible slides for your courses
DESCRIPTION: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 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-creating-accessible-slides-for-your-courses/
LOCATION:Virtual Location
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,CITL Workshops,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2021/11/presentation-1794128_1280.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20211217T212219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T155852Z
UID:10000637-1649685600-1649689200@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/2022-04-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Location
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20220120T145517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T154825Z
UID:10000590-1649426400-1649430000@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-2/2022-04-08/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20210622T134413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T173317Z
UID:10000488-1649343600-1649350800@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/2022-04-07/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20220323T210355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T211637Z
UID:10000596-1649332800-1649336400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Building and Reinforcing Student Information Literacy Skills Post-COVID
DESCRIPTION:A virtual event in partnership with Fogler Library. \nInformation literacy remains a critically important part of student learning\, yet as a result of the unique educational experiences during COVID-19\, students have varied exposure to and development of their information literacy skills. Fortunately\, there are effective ways for faculty to remedy this disparity. This workshop will identify and share clear and simple strategies faculty can use to empower students to develop robust information literacy skills. Fogler staff will also outline opportunities to partner with librarians in this work.  \nFaculty teaching RLE courses next year may benefit from learning how to integrate these skills into your course design! \nThursday\,  April 7th @ 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom \nRegister here (opens in a Google Form).
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/building-and-reinforcing-student-information-literacy-skills-post-covid/
CATEGORIES:Faculty Development,Featured Events,Grad Development,Partner Events,Teaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20211201T213901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T154720Z
UID:10000628-1648803600-1648807200@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/2022-04-01/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2021/12/coffee-and-notebook.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20211201T190353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T190353Z
UID:10000612-1648735200-1648738800@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/2022-03-31/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development,Teaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20211201T190706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T155916Z
UID:10000620-1648634400-1648639800@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/2022-03-30/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20211117T164820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T191550Z
UID:10000603-1648557000-1648560600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Plus One Strategies for UDL: Creating accessible tables and spreadsheets for your courses
DESCRIPTION: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 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-creating-accessible-tables-and-spreadsheets-for-your-courses-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Location
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,CITL Workshops,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development,Teaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20211217T212219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T155852Z
UID:10000636-1648476000-1648479600@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/2022-03-28/
LOCATION:Virtual Location
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20220120T145517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T154825Z
UID:10000589-1648216800-1648220400@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-2/2022-03-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Location
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T101458
CREATED:20210622T134413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T173317Z
UID:10000487-1648134000-1648141200@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/2022-03-24/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development
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