Beyond “Any Thoughts?” (In-Person)

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

Simple strategies for better classroom discussions. Good classroom discussions rarely happen by accident. In this interactive session, you’ll experience practical ways to structure discussion, explore strategies for getting more students into the conversation, and consider the skills students need to participate well. You’ll leave with approaches you can adapt to your own courses right away. […]

Alternative Grading Approaches – Community of Practice (In-Person)

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

Explore six distinct alternative grading frameworks—including specifications, standards-based, labor-based, and contract grading—designed to make course assessment more meaningful, equitable, and transparent. Over six one-hour meetings, we will discover how alternative grading models directly mitigate AI misuse while satisfying Title II compliance by focusing squarely on measurable learning outcomes. Supported by light pre-work and discipline-specific examples, […]