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Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

Cultivating inclusion in your classroom: Strategies that support retention

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

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 […]

An introduction to Kaltura and using video in teaching

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

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 […]

Equitable assessment strategies: Considering accuracy

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

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 […]

An introduction to Kaltura and using video in teaching

Virtual Location

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 […]

The value of mid-semester feedback of teaching (Virtual Workshop)

Virtual Location

In this workshop we will discuss the value of collecting formative mid-semester feedback of your teaching from your students.  We walk through a four step process that often improves teaching as well as end of semester evaluations of teaching (SETs). If time and interest allow, we will demonstrate developing surveys using online tools such as […]

Demystifying the Hackerspace: Using UMaine’s Hackerspace for classroom-based research

Hackerspace, Memorial Union Building

Are you looking for creative and relevant ways to have your students engage in research in your courses?  Makerspaces/Hackerspaces provide students with a suite of 21st century tools to innovate, solve problems, collaborate and be creative in any discipline. Learn how to empower your students to use tools such as inexpensive micro processors connected to  […]

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