GrackleDocs is a set of add-on tools available in Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets as part of the University's Google Suite. It makes the creation and curation of digitally accessible documents […]
Providing effective feedback to students has been shown to improve learning and motivate students more than grades. It is also a more inclusive and equitable strategy for learning. Yet often students fail to engage in the feedback process. We will discuss some basic characteristics of good feedback, and ways to deliver feedback, ending with a […]
Open to all instructors at UMaine or UMaine Machias, these 30-minutes meetings will focus on “Plus One Strategies” you can adopt to proactively design courses that meet the varied needs of our increasingly diverse body of students. Each workshop will be designed with 30 minutes of learning on a specific strategy and 30 minutes of […]
Final Reflection & Self-Evaluation The Digital Equity & E-Inclusion Community of Practice (DECoP) will bring together faculty interested in supporting, exploring, and cultivating a digital equity practice. (This event is also […]
COVID-19 was hard, and continues to present challenges. In this informal discussion, we reflect on lessons learned, strategies adopted, and new approaches to teaching that have emerged as a result of the unique circumstances influencing teaching and learning during the COVID pandemic. This is a virtual workshop. Unfortunately, we were not able to fill the […]
In-Person workshop in Estabrooke Hall, room 130 Are you planning to teach in one of our active learning classrooms (ALCs) next semester for the first time? Or have you taught in an ALC but would like to learn about successful strategies? Join us as we explore the features of ALCs and overview of common challenges […]
In-Person in Shibles 202 Are you planning to teach in one of our active learning classrooms (ALCs) next semester for the first time? Or have you taught in an ALC but would like to learn about successful strategies? Join us as we explore the features of ALCs and overview of common challenges and teaching strategies […]
Virtual Workshop For recently faculty slated to begin teaching at UMaine in January, this workshop will offer an overview of the teaching tools and platforms (e.g., Brightspace, Kaltura, Zoom) used at UMaine and connections to appropriate resources on campus (e.g., CITL, Media Services, Student Records, Classroom Scheduling). Time will be dedicated to addressing your specific […]
Virtual Workshop 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 […]
Virtual Workshop In this workshop we will provide a list of resources to help revise your syllabus with more student-centered practices and language. We will also review recommendations for your syllabus to help promote student success during another semester impacted by COVID-19. Wednesday January 12th @ 12:00-1:30pm Register for this event (opens in Google Forms)
