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Brightspace: Semester Refresher

Virtual Location

In this workshop we will be going over some of the most commonly asked questions we get at the beginning of a new semester. We will also do a quick walk through of Brightspace to refresh your memory and learn about any new updates to Brightspace. At the end will be a Q&A session where […]

Brightspace Q&A

Virtual Location

Get your questions answered and hear what questions your peers have in this Brightspace Q&A. This is an open space to talk about Brightspace, but some things we may go over include: Problem Solving Tips and Tricks Exploring New and Existing Features And any other questions you may have! Unfortunately, we were not able to […]

Universal Design for Learning: Complete an eight-point evaluation to determine your course accessibility

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

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 […]

Teaching with Zoom: An introduction to the features of Zoom that can enhance your virtual class

Virtual Location

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 […]

Brightspace Q&A

Virtual Location

Get your questions answered and hear what questions your peers have in this Brightspace Q&A. This is an open space to talk about Brightspace, but some things we may go over include: Problem Solving Tips and Tricks Exploring New and Existing Features And any other questions you may have! Unfortunately, we were not able to […]

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 […]

Digital Equity & E-Inclusion Community of Practice

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

Introductory meeting The Digital Equity & E-Inclusion Community of Practice (DECoP) will bring together faculty interested in supporting, exploring, and cultivating a digital equity practice. Meets alternate Wednesdays at 12:00-1:00pm in Fernald Hall or via Zoom. Learn More and Register Here

Brightspace: Building Group Discussions

Virtual Location

In this training we will be going over how to build group discussions from start to finish. This includes: Building Groups Creating Discussions Boards Dividing those Discussion Boards Into Groups Navigating Group Discussions Grading Group Discussions Creating Individual Journals Unfortunately, we were not able to fill the minimum number required to run this workshop; however, […]

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