Transparent teaching is a method of inclusive teaching that has been shown to significantly support students of color, first generation students, students with disabilities and other diverse learners. This workshop […]
CITL and Student Accessibility Services welcome Dr. Sheryl Burgstahler of the University of Washington to speak about inclusive learning. Discover how learning activities and support services can be designed in such a way that they are accessible to and inclusive of students with disabilities along with other marginalized groups. Dr. Burgstahler will present tips that […]
Providing effective feedback to students has been shown to improve learning and motivate students more than grades. It is also a more inclusive and equitable strategy for learning. Yet often students fail to engage in the feedback process. We will discuss some basic characteristics of good feedback, and ways to deliver feedback, ending with a […]
COVID-19 was hard, and continues to present challenges. In this informal discussion, we reflect on lessons learned, strategies adopted, and new approaches to teaching that have emerged as a result […]
In-Person workshop in Estabrooke Hall, room 130 Are you planning to teach in one of our active learning classrooms (ALCs) next semester for the first time? Or have you taught […]
In-Person in Shibles 202 Are 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 […]
Virtual Workshop For 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 […]
Virtual Workshop Either 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 […]
Virtual Workshop In 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. Wednesday January 12th @ 12:00-1:30pm Register for this event (opens in Google Forms)
Virtual event 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 […]
