ChatGPT Teaching Labs: Five Hands-On Workshop Series (In-person)
102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono
Week of Events
Monday, November 2, 2026
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November 2, 2026 -Alternative Grading Approaches – Community of Practice (In-Person)
Alternative Grading Approaches – Community of Practice (In-Person)
Explore six distinct alternative grading frameworks—including specifications, standards-based, labor-based, and contract grading—designed to make course assessment more meaningful, equitable, and transparent. Over six one-hour meetings, we will discover how alternative grading models directly mitigate AI misuse while satisfying Title II compliance by focusing squarely on measurable learning outcomes. Supported by light pre-work and discipline-specific examples, […]
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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November 3, 2026 -Title II Course Modification Studio (Hybrid)
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November 3, 2026 -Teaching Focus Hours (Hybrid)
Title II Course Modification Studio (Hybrid)
A hands-on, drop-in co-working space designed for faculty who want dedicated, protected time to work on their course design and digital accessibility updates. Whether you are currently participating in the semester-long Title II program or simply working independently, this space offers peer camaraderie and direct access to instructional design support. Attendance is flexible, attend as […]
Teaching Focus Hours (Hybrid)
Quiet, protected co-working time to make progress on your class prep. Need uninterrupted time to finish course prep, draft rubrics, or get through grading? Teaching Focus Hours offers a dedicated, distraction-free space to turn intention into finished work—right alongside your colleagues. This is a high-focus, low-distraction work session modeled after writing accountability groups. We spend […]
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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November 4, 2026 -ChatGPT Teaching Labs: Five Hands-On Workshop Series (In-person)
ChatGPT Teaching Labs: Five Hands-On Workshop Series (In-person)
This 5-part series is for instructors who want dedicated work time to work with ChatGPT to build out aspects of their course. Each session is a structured working studio where faculty revise their own course materials and receive peer feedback. Teaching labs are Wednesdays from 12:00-1:30, if you are interested and cannot commit to the […]
Thursday, November 5, 2026
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Friday, November 6, 2026
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November 6, 2026 -Teaching Observation Partnerships
Teaching Observation Partnerships
Having someone observe your class can make you feel vulnerable. But what we hear time and again is that this program is worth it. It’s not about being evaluated—it’s about connecting with colleagues, seeing new possibilities, and focusing on the aspects of teaching you care about most. You decide what you want feedback on and how you want […]
