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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
This learning community will equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical tools needed to ensure your courses meet the Title II federal accessibility requirements. Across seven biweekly sessions, you'll […]
SoTL Working Sessions Hours are Monthly on Tuesdays @ 12:30-1:30 starting September 15th in Fernald Hall Room 102. Join fellow SoTL colleagues for dedicated time to advance your scholarship. Any level […]
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, […]
