Your course syllabus can be a powerful tool that can effectively establish classroom norms, performance expectations and foster student engagement. Research has shown that the tone and content of a course syllabus can directly affect students’ perception of instruction and their role in the classroom, the choice to pursue a subsequent major, and decision to […]
Work with CITL to ensure that your course syllabus is digitally accessible for your learners. Unfortunately, we were not able to fill the minimum number required to run this workshop; however, please contact Faculty Support at citl@maine.edu or (207)581-3333 with questions, or check out our other upcoming workshops.
Join CITL and Student Accessibility Services to discuss considerations of accessibility when teaching in a virtual setting. This virtual discussion will cover many of the accessibility features and practices that can help create a more inclusive learning environment. This virtual workshop will review both settings and features of Zoom (like captioning) and practices (such as […]
We will discuss effective practices and common challenges encountered when teaching with active learning in an active learning classroom. We will work with experienced faculty to explore the layout and functionality of one of our active learning classrooms. This workshop will be held in Shibles Hall Room 202. Due to the nature of this workshop, […]
Even small changes in how you use your physical space can create greater inclusion for your learners. We will discuss and review how practices like using a microphone, or allowing students to use their devices, or verbally describing visuals can support learners. We invite your questions about accessibility in the physical classroom. The location for […]
Join CITL Instructional Designers and staff in a conversations around successful approaches to teaching and student engagement. We will discuss approaches that span the various modalities, including strategies that have emerged while teaching remotely and long-standing practices. We also invite you to share with others some of your best strategies and approaches to teaching. REGISTER […]
Either as a stand alone workshop or as your entry point to our Digital Equity Community of Practice, we invite you to join us in an evaluation of your present course design and layout for digital equity and inclusion. This initial evaluation will help identify tangible goals for your work over the semester to build […]
We are now accepting registrations for our WAITLIST. Do not be deterred! We will likely have more spots available. This workshop is open to all graduate students to help you understand your learning environments, how your students learn, and how you can help them (and you!) learn better. This workshop is also the first part […]
Though many of us are returning to campus this fall, we recognize that we are not returning to "normal." As we return to our classrooms, whether remote or in-person, we all, students and faculty alike, will carry with us impacts from the last 18 months. During this conversation, we will explore some of the changes […]
