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 our faculty support specialists […]
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 our faculty support specialists […]
Artificial intelligences continues to rapidly change how we teach and learn in higher education. Join us for a lunch-and-learn session and an open discussion about the evolving role of AI in academia. We will explore how, when and why AI is shaping classrooms, curricula, and engagement. Bring your questions, share your success stories, and collaborate […]
New Faculty Orientation is a two-day event held in mid-August to welcome new faculty to UMaine, help them acclimate, and provide an opportunity to meet a range of academic leaders and fellow faculty. Event in tandem with the UMaine Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost: CLICK HERE FOR MORE August […]
Get oriented to the digital instructional ecosystem of UMaine and understand how services such as Brightspace MaineStreet, Navigate, Accommodate and other intersect and impact teaching. In addition we will introduce you to the common teaching tools: Brightspace, Zoom, Kaltura, TurnitIn, Google Drive, iClicker, ArcGIS online and others. August 25th | 9:00am - 9:50am REGISTER HERE
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 our faculty support specialists […]
Questions about how best to organize your syllabus? Want to know about using video in your Brightspace course?? Eager to learn more about teaching at UMaine? Our team has designated time to welcome those new to teaching at UMaine and meet one-on-one to discuss anything teaching related! August 25th | 11:00am - 12:30pm REGISTER HERE
Active Learning Classrooms (ALCs) are wonderful spaces to teach in, but it is important that you feel prepared to use the space and resources effectively. New and experienced ALC faculty are encouraged to join! By the end of the session you will be able to: Identify solutions to common challenges working in ALCs. Become familiar […]
Explore the range of classroom spaces available at UMaine - both traditional and innovative - while we tour different buildings, classrooms and resources and simultaneously learn about the campus. August, 25th | 1:30pm - 3:00pm REGISTER HERE
A well-crafted syllabus can be a powerful tool that sets the stage for student success, classroom norms, performance expectations and student engagement. Research suggests that the tone and content of a course syllabus can directly affect students’ perception of instruction, the choice to pursue a subsequent major, and student-faculty interactions. We will use evidence-based approaches […]
The first day of class – even the first few minutes – sets the tone for the entire term. Discover effective strategies to establish a positive classroom climate, clear expectations, and a sense of community right from the start. This interactive session will delve into do’s and don’ts for your first day, alongside alternative approaches […]
Explore the science of learning in a workshop tailored for graduate teaching assistants. This workshop will provide fundamental concepts about how people learn, coupled with practical methods of how to apply these insights effectively in your teaching. Gain the tools and confidence to transform theoretical knowledge into real-world classroom practices. Space is limited! August 26th […]
