Teaching in a large lecture hall
Join CITL and Media Services as we review the features of a large lecture hall and answer specific questions about the use of the classroom technology or effective teaching practices. […]
Join CITL and Media Services as we review the features of a large lecture hall and answer specific questions about the use of the classroom technology or effective teaching practices. […]
We are now accepting registrations for our WAITLIST. Do not be deterred! We will likely have more spots available. This workshop is open to all graduate students to help you understand your learning environments, how your students learn, and how you can help them (and you!) learn better. This workshop is also the first part […]
Though many of us are returning to campus this fall, we recognize that we are not returning to "normal." As we return to our classrooms, whether remote or in-person, we all, students and faculty alike, will carry with us impacts from the last 18 months. During this conversation, we will explore some of the changes […]
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 […]
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 to build […]
Zoom is a web conferencing software available to the entire University of Maine community. Faculty can use Zoom in their teaching to manage the synchronous components of their online courses, hold virtual office hours, and promote virtual student collaboration. This workshop will support users interested in using Zoom in their teaching. We will explore how […]
Research supports that helping students feel a part of a collective learning community can be a critical step in retaining them in courses, programs, and institutions. In this workshop we will explore teaching, design, and assessment strategies that can send a positive message to your learners. This workshop will be in person in Fernald Hall […]
This training will offer an overview of the features of UMaine’s video storage and streaming platform: Kaltura – an essential tool for teaching and learning remotely. We will discuss creative ways to use video in your teaching and share ideas about using video to improve student learning, such as using video feedback for students, working […]
A deep dive into how to use the Breakout room feature in your classes; we will discuss the different ways to create and manage rooms and maximizing student productivity. Unfortunately, […]
Drawing inspiration from Grading for Equity by Joe Feldman, this workshop will explore a variety of grading practices and their discuss accuracy in reflecting student learning, such as how we use zeros, grading scales, weighting more recent achievements, and grading collaborative work. This workshop will be face to face in Fernald Hall Rm 102. REGISTER […]