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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 up for class. Participants will leave with deeper insight and practical ways to design learning experiences that honor students’ realities and foster genuine connection. Monday, […]
Updates to Title II of the American with Disabilities Act go into effect next spring. In this session we will provide guidance on digital accessibility of course materials and instructional spaces. We will also discuss what these changes mean for your course content, share how the UMS will support these changes, and explore the support […]
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 instructors in understanding constructive dialogue, the importance of proper preparation for it in your courses, as well as recognizing and responding to conflict. Through practice, […]
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, […]
