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. All meeting days and registration (opens in a new window)
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: Who are the learners at the University of Maine? Which instructional mindsets can help foster more equitable and welcoming classrooms? Which teaching practices can have a positive impact […]
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. Alternate Wednesdays […]
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! We invite you to come see a display of the amazing sentiments students have submitted. Join us on Thursday, May 12th between 11am - 1pm in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Virtual Training Zoom is a web conferencing software available to the entire University of Maine community. Faculty can use Zoom in their teaching to manage the synchronous components of their online courses, hold virtual office hours, and promote virtual student collaboration. This workshop will support users interested in using Zoom in their teaching. We will […]
Virtual Training This training will offer an overview of the features of UMaine’s video storage and streaming platform: Kaltura – an essential tool for teaching and learning. We will discuss creative ways to use video in your teaching and share ideas about using video to improve student learning, such as using video feedback for […]
In-person workshop Co-Facilitator: Meredith Kirkmann; Assistant Professor, School of Engineering Technology This workshop focuses on fostering student collaboration and engagement in active learning classrooms (ALCs). ALCs are designed for students to work collaboratively, move around the room and engage together in the learning process. The classrooms feature flexible furniture or group tables, shared whiteboards, […]
Virtual Training 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. If you are familiar with Brightspace, but have specific questions about your course, we recommend setting up a one-on-one consultation with […]
