Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

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 […]

Are you an educator looking to streamline grading of handwritten exams or homework? Do you want to provide meaningful feedback to your students more efficiently? This workshop is designed to give you an overview of Gradescope, a powerful tool being piloted at University of Maine that revolutionizes the grading process for educators and students alike.   […]

The gradebook in Brightspace is often the last thought when building your course but we know that thinking about it early, and understanding how it works can save time in the long run.  This session will go into greater detail about the gradebook, address frequently asked questions from faculty, and provide you with easy to […]

UMaine has an institutional license for iClicker, meaning faculty can use these tools in classrooms without any additional fees to students or hardware purchases. This session will focus on how to integrate iClicker with your Brightspace gradebook and walk you through setting up your iClicker account.   August 28th | 12:30pm - 1:00pm REGISTER HERE  

Join us for an interactive workshop where we will model creative, effective ways to use student response systems, from iClicker to paper voting cards, to engage students in learning, improve critical thinking, help build community, and perhaps most important – revitalize your lecture. Whether you are new to teaching or in search of inspiration – […]

To kick off this Community of Practice, we will host lunch for our initial meeting, learn about the goals and structure of the CoP and discuss what to expect during the first week for classes. CoP overview: Together, explore and learn about UMaine’s students, policies, and develop a strong foundation of teaching skills through the […]

An In-person Workshop geared toward our international faculty and graduate teaching assistants August 29th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm REGISTER HERE