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  • The words Teaching Observation Partnership with the acronym TOP in bold

    Teaching Observation Partnership (TOP) For Large Enrollment Course

    Teaching Observation Partnership (TOP) For Large Enrollment Course

    Instructors observing others teach is a rich and informative experience that leads to new ideas, approaches and connections. The goal of this partnership is to increase conversations about teaching and build a teaching-focused community.  Through respectful dialogue and reflective discussions, this community will refine their instructional practices, experiment with innovative teaching methods, and foster professional […]

  • Design your own a classbot or virtual TA.

    AI and Teaching Fall 2024
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    In-Person This workshop is part of a series of workshops, discussions, and course design sessions focused on AI in higher education. Register for any or all of them below.     September 10: The status of ChatGPT and AI right now. September 24: AI and your discipline – prepare your students to succeed. October 8: Determine your AI philosophy & […]

  • Course Design Session: Re-evaluate your learning activities in light of generative AI

    AI and Teaching Fall 2024

    In-Person This workshop is part of a series of workshops, discussions, and course design sessions focused on AI in higher education. Register for any or all of them below.     September 10: The status of ChatGPT and AI right now. September 24: AI and your discipline – prepare your students to succeed. October 8: Determine your AI philosophy & […]

  • The letters G T and A

    Graduate Teaching Academy

    Graduate Teaching Academy

    The Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) is a semester-long learning community for those interested in preparing for careers that involve teaching, inside and outside of academia. The GTA, which is open to ALL graduate students and post-docs, is a place for learning about effective teaching practices and strategies, connecting with peers, and developing your own understandings about […]

  • A group of six people standing in front of a chalk board, holding books and materials in one hand and all raising their right hands above their heads.

    Teaching at UMaine for New Faculty

    Teaching at UMaine for New Faculty
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    Together, explore and learn about UMaine's students, policies, and develop a strong foundation of teaching skills through the exploration of case studies and actual scenarios from the classroom.  In parallel we will work on developing your teaching development plan to help guide your teaching goals at UMaine. A great way to meet colleagues and learn […]

  • The letters G T and A

    Graduate Teaching Academy

    Graduate Teaching Academy

    The Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) is a semester-long learning community for those interested in preparing for careers that involve teaching, inside and outside of academia. The GTA, which is open to ALL graduate students and post-docs, is a place for learning about effective teaching practices and strategies, connecting with peers, and developing your own understandings about […]

  • Quill like pen writing a squiggle

    Writing Across the Curriculum

    Teaching the Whole Student
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono
    Virtual Event

    This session is a combination of asynchronous activities and group discussion. There are 4 topic areas to be explored with some instructional components. Within each topic area, there are two to four short videos and an activity or heuristic to guide instructors in applying the concepts discussed to their course(s). This CoP is deal for […]

  • The letters T A S C in light blue with dark blue background

    TA Success Coalition (TASC)

    TA Success Coalition (TASC)
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    If you are a new teaching assistant at UMaine, you may feel both excited and nervous about your role as a TA. Eager to learn more about experiences as a teaching assistant and meet others on campus in the same role? Join the TASC. At each meeting we will explore real classroom experiences TAs might […]

  • Newer Faculty: Small Changes, Big Impact

    Newer Faculty: Small Changes, Big Impact
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    Self-care, your personal experiences and building community will be central tenets of this group. This time is meant to provide community and support to those who are starting on their teaching development path. We will use the book Small Teaching (provided at our first meeting) as a guide to explore our collective teaching experiences and pedagogical approaches […]

  • Cover of: American Refuge: True stories of the refugee experience

    American Refuge: CITL & OIP Joint Book Discussion

    American Refuge: CITL & OIP Joint Book Discussion
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    Building off of our joint book discussion on the experiences of international students in the US, the Office of International Programs and CITL will co-host a book discussion on the experiences of refugees and refugee students in the US with the reading and discussion of American Refuge: True stories of the Refugee Experience* by Dr. Diya […]