Collecting and using mid-semester feedback from students can result in both improved classroom experiences and end of semester SETs. During this session we will: Discuss the benefits of collecting mid-semester feedback Evaluate […]
Launch your teaching journey at UMaine with confidence, connection, and community. This welcoming, semester-long program is designed specifically for recently hired faculty who are new to teaching at UMaine. Together, we’ll explore our students, institutional policies, and the foundational practices of effective teaching. You’ll engage with real classroom scenarios, build a personalized teaching development plan, […]
In an era of increasing polarization and rapid change, it is essential for faculty to learn to guide students from argument and towards constructive dialogue. This six-part series will support […]
Using Writing to Help Students Learn We’ve known for half a century that writing is an important mode for learning. However, how to use writing in classroom settings to help students learn content often gives instructors a moment of pause. In this workshop, we’ll design short, easily assessable writing-to-learn (WTL) activities for use in your […]
Launch your teaching journey at UMaine with confidence, connection, and community. This welcoming, semester-long program is designed specifically for recently hired faculty who are new to teaching at UMaine. Together, we’ll explore our students, institutional policies, and the foundational practices of effective teaching. You’ll engage with real classroom scenarios, build a personalized teaching development plan, […]
In an era of increasing polarization and rapid change, it is essential for faculty to learn to guide students from argument and towards constructive dialogue. This six-part series will support […]
During this overview, we will walk through the tool and discuss how you can save time with grading, expand your assessment types and improve feedback and learning data. Gradescope was designed to allow faculty to include more diverse assessments with improved feedback while saving time on grading. It provides capacity in larger classes where assessments […]
Group work in courses requires intentional considerations and facilitation. In this overview, we will explore the key considerations in how to structure group projects, establish norms and accountability, and make group work equitable. Wednesday, November 5th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Virtual Workshop Due to low registration, this workshop has been canceled.
Launch your teaching journey at UMaine with confidence, connection, and community. This welcoming, semester-long program is designed specifically for recently hired faculty who are new to teaching at UMaine. Together, we’ll explore our students, institutional policies, and the foundational practices of effective teaching. You’ll engage with real classroom scenarios, build a personalized teaching development plan, […]
In an era of increasing polarization and rapid change, it is essential for faculty to learn to guide students from argument and towards constructive dialogue. This six-part series will support […]
Gradescope was designed to allow faculty to include more diverse assessments with improved feedback while saving time on grading. It provides capacity in larger classes where assessments beyond multiple choice can be challenging at scale. However, for any size class it can improve the efficiency and quality of your grading for both paper (e.g. in […]
What does it really mean when students seem “disengaged”? In this workshop, we’ll look beyond assumptions to explore four key considerations—Capacity, Attention, Relevance, & Essentials—that shape how today’s learners show […]
