An overview of Brightspace
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. […]
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102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono
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(Virtual) Orientation to Brightspace
Virtual EventDesigned 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. […]
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Lunch-and-learn session: The current conversation about AI in teaching and learning
102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, OronoArtificial 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 […]
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New Faculty Orientation
102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, OronoNew 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 […]
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Tools and platforms for New Faculty
102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, OronoGet 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 […]
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An overview of Brightspace
102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, OronoDesigned 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. […]
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New to teaching Q&A drop-in
102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, OronoQuestions 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! August 25th | 11:00am - 12:30pm REGISTER HERE
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Teaching in Active Learning Classrooms
102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, OronoActive Learning Classrooms (ALCs) are wonderful spaces to teach in, but it is important that you feel prepared to use the space and resources effectively. This interactive, hands-on workshop is designed to give you concrete, immediately applicable strategies to make the most of your ALC, without wasting a moment. Here's what you'll gain: Hands-on Experience: […]
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Teaching @ UMaine -A classroom tour and overview
102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, OronoExplore 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. Due 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.
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PARTNER EVENT: Orientation to Navigate
Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center, Room 337 75 Long Rd., Orono, ME, United StatesNavigate Office Navigate is UMaine's early alert system. This overview will introduce faculty to Navigate and recommended use of the tool to support student success. August 25th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Ferland Center, Room 106 (PLEASE NOTE: This is across campus from FERNALD HALL where CITL is located) REGISTER HERE Questions? Email um.navigate@maine.edu
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A syllabus worth reading
102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, OronoA 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. We will use evidence-based approaches […]
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Preparing your first day in class
102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, OronoThe 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 […]