An overview and introduction to Brightspace, UMaine's Learning Management System. Registration is required. We will email a reminder and Zoom information to registered participants prior to the workshop.
Explore how to build, import and link to content in Brightspace, UMaine's Learning Management System. Registration is required. We will email a reminder and Zoom information to registered participants prior to the workshop.
An overview and introduction to Brightspace, UMaine's Learning Management System. Registration is required. We will email a reminder and Zoom information to registered participants prior to the workshop.
Explore how to build, import and link to content in Brightspace, UMaine's Learning Management System. Registration is required. We will email a reminder and Zoom information to registered participants prior to the workshop.
This interactive, hands-on workshop is designed to give you concrete, immediately applicable strategies to make the most group work. Modeled in an Active Learning Classroom (ALC), which relies heavily on group work, this workshop will be relevant for anyone working with student groups and/or teaching in active learning classrooms. Monday, August 24th, 10:00am-12:00pm | FEEDC […]
Student response devices like iClicker are often treated as simple attendance trackers or pop-quiz tools—but their true value lies in transforming passive lectures into dynamic, interactive learning spaces. This interactive session skips the technical setup and dives straight into pedagogy: how to use real-time polling to deepen student understanding, address misconceptions on the fly, and […]
We’ve all heard the sigh: "It’s in the syllabus!" But if your course document reads more like a 10-page terms-and-conditions agreement than an invitation to learn, it might be time for a tune-up. Whether you’re building your very first syllabus as a TA or refreshing one you’ve taught with for a decade, join us for […]
While fall term is just starting, spring will be here before we know it, and with it comes the deadline for Title II requirements for course materials. Join this informal discussion to review what is actually expected of you, what the timeline looks like, and how to get ahead of it. We will share practical […]
Faculty are reporting a growing gap in how students read, study, take notes, and manage their own learning. This seven-session lunch and learn series is designed to address this gap directly, one skill at a time. Each session includes brief pre-work (a short podcast or article sent a week in advance) so we can start […]
Now that UMaine has licensed ChatGPT, this session is designed for instructors who are new to the use of ChatGPT and would like time to explore/discuss basic features, security, and access to the current University Tool in a teaching and learning context.* Register for Orientation to ChatGPT * Important Caveat: Use and exploration of ChatGPT […]
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 […]
This learning community will equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical tools needed to ensure your courses meet the Title II federal accessibility requirements. Across seven biweekly sessions, you'll get dedicated instructional support, informative discussions, content delivery, and structured time between sessions to apply what you've learned directly to your own course. On alternate […]
