If you are a new teaching assistant at UMaine, you may feel both excited and nervous about your role as a TA. Eager to learn more about experiences as a teaching assistant and meet others on campus in the same role? Join the TASC. At each meeting we will explore real classroom experiences TAs might […]
Self-care, your personal experiences and building community will be central tenets of this group. This time is meant to provide community and support to those who are starting on their teaching development path. We will use the book Small Teaching (provided at our first meeting) as a guide to explore our collective teaching experiences and pedagogical approaches […]
In recent years, alternative grading methods have gained attention for promoting authentic, growth-focused learning. These approaches better reflect student progress and are often more appreciated by students, reducing point-chasing and competition. Approaches to new grading approaches are all defined differently, but all focus on student learning. Alternate Mondays from 12:00-1:00pm starting on Jan 27th
This session is a combination of asynchronous activities and group discussion. There are 4 topic areas to be explored with some instructional components. Within each topic area, there are two to four short videos and an activity or heuristic to guide instructors in applying the concepts discussed to their course(s). This CoP is deal for […]
Students as Partners Series, featuring Dr. Sarah Bunnell (Elon University) Join an informal discussion for anyone interested in learning more about the role of SoTL in teaching and learning. New faculty might be interested in learning more about how to develop SoTL practitioners. Registration is required, space is limited. In-person at Fernald Hall, Room 102. […]
In partnership with the Fogler Library Salon Series. Guest Speaker Dr. Sarah Bunnell, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning and an Associate Professor of Psychology at Elon University, North Carolina. Dr. Bunnell is an expert in building student partnership programs and will share her wisdom, and lessons learned as we explore […]
Students as Partners Series, featuring Dr. Sarah Bunnell (Elon University) Thursday, March 13th @ 9:00am | Fernald Hall, Room 102 (Zoom Link available by request) Faculty interested in learning more […]
Need some help with Gradescope? Drop in to our virtual Gradescope office hours to get hands-on help with setting up your assignments, exams, and rubrics as you prepare for the semester. A Gradescope expert from Turnitin will be available to provide personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Bring your exam file or assignment details, and […]
If you are a new teaching assistant at UMaine, you may feel both excited and nervous about your role as a TA. Eager to learn more about experiences as a teaching assistant and meet others on campus in the same role? Join the TASC. At each meeting we will explore real classroom experiences TAs might […]
Need some help with Gradescope? Drop in to our virtual Gradescope office hours to get hands-on help with setting up your assignments, exams, and rubrics as you prepare for the semester. A Gradescope expert from Turnitin will be available to provide personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Bring your exam file or assignment details, and […]
In recent years, alternative grading methods have gained attention for promoting authentic, growth-focused learning. These approaches better reflect student progress and are often more appreciated by students, reducing point-chasing and competition. Approaches to new grading approaches are all defined differently, but all focus on student learning. Alternate Mondays from 12:00-1:00pm starting on Jan 27th
This session is a combination of asynchronous activities and group discussion. There are 4 topic areas to be explored with some instructional components. Within each topic area, there are two […]
