Explore the landscape of alternative grading approaches at the 2025 Grading Conference bookended by meetings with colleagues to discuss the conference and findings. In-person Meeting Dates: June 9th and June 16th from 1:00-3:00pm Optional in-person streaming of Keynote speakers: June 11-13th 2025 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
Explore the landscape of alternative grading approaches at the 2025 Grading Conference bookended by meetings with colleagues to discuss the conference and findings. In-person Meeting Dates: June 9th and June 16th from 1:00-3:00pm Optional in-person streaming of Keynote speakers: June 11-13th 2025 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
Explore the landscape of alternative grading approaches at the 2025 Grading Conference bookended by meetings with colleagues to discuss the conference and findings. In-person Meeting Dates: June 9th and June 16th from 1:00-3:00pm Optional in-person streaming of Keynote speakers: June 11-13th 2025 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
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 […]
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. This interactive, hands-on workshop is […]
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. Due […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) is a semester-long learning community for those interested in preparing for careers that involve teaching, inside and outside of academia. The GTA, which is open to ALL graduate students and post-docs, is a place for learning about effective teaching practices and strategies, connecting with peers, and developing your own understandings about […]
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 […]
