• Course Design Institute

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    In-person participation expected January 13th – 15th 2025   All Day Events CITL’s Course Design Institute (CDI) is a three day intensive educational development opportunity for faculty preparing to design a new course or re-design a current course.  

  • Gradescope Office Hours

    Gradescope Office Hours
    Virtual Event

    Using Gradescope next semester and need help setting up assignments? 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 […]

  • Gradescope Office Hours

    Gradescope Office Hours
    Virtual Event

    Using Gradescope next semester and need help setting up assignments? 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 […]

  • Writing Across the Curriculum

    Teaching the Whole Student
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono
    Virtual Event

    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 […]

  • TA Success Coalition (TASC)

    TA Success Coalition (TASC)
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    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 […]

  • American Refuge: CITL & OIP Joint Book Discussion

    American Refuge: CITL & OIP Joint Book Discussion
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    Building off of our joint book discussion on the experiences of international students in the US, the Office of International Programs and CITL will co-host a book discussion on the experiences of refugees and refugee students in the US with the reading and discussion of American Refuge: True stories of the Refugee Experience* by Dr. Diya […]

  • Alternative Grading to Promote Authentic Learning Experiences

    Alternative Grading to Promote Authentic Learning Experiences
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    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

  • TA Success Coalition (TASC)

    TA Success Coalition (TASC)
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    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 […]

  • American Refuge: CITL & OIP Joint Book Discussion

    American Refuge: CITL & OIP Joint Book Discussion
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    Building off of our joint book discussion on the experiences of international students in the US, the Office of International Programs and CITL will co-host a book discussion on the experiences of refugees and refugee students in the US with the reading and discussion of American Refuge: True stories of the Refugee Experience* by Dr. Diya […]