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Event Series Alternative Grading to Promote Authentic Learning Experiences

Alternative Grading to Promote Authentic Learning Experiences

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

In recent years, alternative grading methods have gained attention for promoting authentic, growth-focused learning. These approaches better reflect student progress and are often more appreciated by students, reducing point-chasing and competition. Approaches to new grading approaches are all defined differently, but all focus on student learning.   Alternate Mondays from 12:00-1:00pm starting on Jan 27th

Event Series Student Engagement and Interactive Pedagogies

Student Engagement and Interactive Pedagogies

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

This popular CoP is back for another iteration. During this fun and interactive faculty-led program, faculty members present their methods for student engagement for feedback and inquiry-driven discussion.  Whether a tour of your Brightspace course or a fully interactive case study – participants opt-in to take on the role of instructor and students and partner […]

Event Series Course Design Institute: AI Focus

Course Design Institute: AI Focus

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

Re-design your course to include meaningful AI Artificial Intelligence, in particular large language models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini bring simultaneous opportunities and challenges to our teaching. CITL’s Course Design Institute (CDI) focuses on designing or re-defining course learning outcomes, assessments of learning, and our planned learning activities with the support of CITL staff and instructional […]

Event Series Alternative Grading to Promote Authentic Learning Experiences

Alternative Grading to Promote Authentic Learning Experiences

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

In recent years, alternative grading methods have gained attention for promoting authentic, growth-focused learning. These approaches better reflect student progress and are often more appreciated by students, reducing point-chasing and competition. Approaches to new grading approaches are all defined differently, but all focus on student learning.   Alternate Mondays from 12:00-1:00pm starting on Jan 27th

Event Series Teaching the Whole Student

Teaching the Whole Student

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Our students bring with them a diverse number of perspectives and experiences. To truly embrace and value this diversity, we will delve into student identities and case studies throughout the semester using a persona-driven approach. By viewing course design through the lens of these varied identities, participants will uncover actionable strategies to create more inclusive, equitable, […]

Event Series Teaching & Observing Active Learning Classrooms

Teaching and Observing Active Learning Classrooms

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

Are you new to teaching in an active learning classroom (ALC)?  Or perhaps you need some new ideas and inspiration? Throughout the semester, participants will observe instructors teaching in ALCs classroom and meet monthly to discuss designing for ALCs, common challenges and solutions along with essential considerations. Additionally, the program has an orientation prior to […]

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