Whether you welcome AI tools, ban them outright, or land somewhere in between, your stance isn't what matters most to your students. What matters is whether you've told them clearly what to expect and what you expect around AI use. In this hands-on workshop, you'll draft an AI statement that sets clear expectations, so your […]
The Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) is a semester-long learning community for those interested in preparing for careers that involve teaching, inside and outside of academia. The GTA, which is open to ALL graduate students and post-docs, is a place for learning about effective teaching practices and strategies, connecting with peers, and developing your own understandings about […]
While fall term is just starting, spring will be here before we know it, and with it comes the deadline for Title II requirements for course materials. Join this informal discussion to review what is actually expected of you, what the timeline looks like, and how to get ahead of it. We will share practical […]
Quiet, protected co-working time to make progress on your class prep. Need uninterrupted time to finish course prep, draft rubrics, or get through grading? Teaching Focus Hours offers a dedicated, distraction-free space to turn intention into finished work—right alongside your colleagues. This is a high-focus, low-distraction work session modeled after writing accountability groups. We spend […]
These 30 minute overview sessions will cover what is needed to meet Title II requirements by format followed by a 30 minute Q&A/work session on your course content. CITL staff will be available to provide guidance or connect you to additional resources. Sometimes it just helps not working alone. Wednesday, September 2nd at 12:00pm. Virtual […]
The Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) is a semester-long learning community for those interested in preparing for careers that involve teaching, inside and outside of academia. The GTA, which is open to ALL graduate students and post-docs, is a place for learning about effective teaching practices and strategies, connecting with peers, and developing your own understandings about […]
Faculty are reporting a growing gap in how students read, study, take notes, and manage their own learning. This seven-session lunch and learn series is designed to address this gap directly, one skill at a time. Each session includes brief pre-work (a short podcast or article sent a week in advance) so we can start […]
Have you heard the term “SoTL” but aren't quite sure what it means? Have you been thinking intentionally about your teaching, collecting data, trying new approaches and wondering how to share what you are learning with others? This informal discussion welcomes seasoned SoTL practitioners, those new to the practice, and anyone curious about developing SoTL […]
Quiet, protected co-working time to make progress on your class prep. Need uninterrupted time to finish course prep, draft rubrics, or get through grading? Teaching Focus Hours offers a dedicated, distraction-free space to turn intention into finished work—right alongside your colleagues. This is a high-focus, low-distraction work session modeled after writing accountability groups. We spend […]
Now that UMaine has licensed ChatGPT, this session is designed for instructors who are new to the use of ChatGPT and would like time to explore/discuss basic features, security, and access to the current University Tool in a teaching and learning context.* Register for Orientation to ChatGPT * Important Caveat: Use and exploration of ChatGPT […]
Book that we will be reading is Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto by Kevin Gannon, historian and educational developer. Elevate your teaching skills, expand your understanding of teaching in higher education and connect with other interested graduate students. Open to any and all graduate students – no teaching experience is required. The book will be provided to […]
Having someone observe your class can make you feel vulnerable. But what we hear time and again is that this program is worth it. It’s not about being evaluated—it’s about connecting with colleagues, seeing new possibilities, and focusing on the aspects of teaching you care about most. You decide what you want feedback on and how you want […]
