Review of GTA Applications Begins
Applications for the Fall 2023 Graduate Teaching Academy begin on August 1st (link opens in a new tab). The application will remain open until all spots are filled, but space is limited.
Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning
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Brightspace Self-Paced Training Available
Brightspace Self-Paced Training Available
Are you new to UMaine and our Learning Management System Brightspace? We provide a self-guided asynchronous training to learn about the basic features in Brightspace, and how to work in the Brightspace ecosystem. In addition, we are providing synchronous Q&A sessions for each module in the course. Interested? Learn more and request to be enrolled […]
1 event,
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Fundamentals of Brightspace Course Meeting 1: Orientation & Overview
Fundamentals of Brightspace Course Meeting 1: Orientation & Overview
Virtual For those who are enrolled in our Fundamentals of Brightspace course, join this virtual meeting to discuss the first module and general questions about navigating Brightspace. Request to enroll in our asynchronous Brightspace course and gain access to the virtual trainings.
2 events,
GTA Applicants Notified of Application Status
Applicants to the Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) will be notified if they have been accepted into the program (link opens in a new tab).
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Fundamentals of Brightspace Course Meeting 5: Exams and Quizzes
Fundamentals of Brightspace Course Meeting 5: Exams and Quizzes
Virtual For those who are enrolled in our Fundamentals of Brightspace course, join this virtual meeting to discuss the fifth module and general questions about the exams and quizzes in Brightspace. Request to enroll in our asynchronous Brightspace course and gain access to the virtual trainings.
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Course Design Institute
Course Design Institute
CITL will once again host our Course Design Institute for three days August 14th - 16th, 2023! Learn more here! Know you want attend? Register here.
1 event,
Course Design Institute
Course Design Institute
CITL will once again host our Course Design Institute for three days August 14th - 16th, 2023! Learn more here! Know you want attend? Register here.
1 event,
Course Design Institute
Course Design Institute
CITL will once again host our Course Design Institute for three days August 14th - 16th, 2023! Learn more here! Know you want attend? Register here.
4 events,
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Building community and creating a supportive learning environment
Building community and creating a supportive learning environment
In-person Research supports that taking efforts to create a sense of community in your classroom can lead to better student engagement, learning and retention. During this workshop we will discuss why these efforts support learning, and then explore several tangible ways to apply such strategies to your teaching practice.
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Fundamentals of Brightspace Course Meeting 1: Orientation & Overview
Fundamentals of Brightspace Course Meeting 1: Orientation & Overview
For those who are enrolled in our Fundamentals of Brightspace course, join this virtual meeting to discuss the first module and general questions about navigating Brightspace. Request to enroll in our asynchronous Brightspace course and gain access to the virtual trainings.
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Integrating iClicker with Brightspace
Integrating iClicker with Brightspace
In-person An overview of how to integrate iClicker software with your Brightspace course so you can use these technology more seamlessly in your teaching. Note: If you are looking for a workshop on best practices of design and use of clicker questions, look at our workshop on Thursday on Using iClickers in the Classroom: […]
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Brightspace Co-Working Session
Brightspace Co-Working Session
Need some inspiration or motivation to work on your course for fall? Join our co-working session, where we will provide you with a quiet, air conditioned space to work on your upcoming courses, along coffee/tea and snacks. In addition, we will have faculty support, instructional design and educational development staff at your disposal for any […]
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For Graduate Students: Exploring the science of learning and its role in the classroom
For Graduate Students: Exploring the science of learning and its role in the classroom
In-person event Ferland Hall Room 337 (the new Engineering Building) 8:00-10:00am This workshop is designed for new teaching assistants in mind, to explore some fundamental concepts about how people learn and how to leverage this information for a more dynamic and effective teaching space.
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Fundamentals of Brightspace Course Meeting 2: Creating content
Fundamentals of Brightspace Course Meeting 2: Creating content
For those who are enrolled in our Fundamentals of Brightspace course, join this virtual meeting to discuss the second module and general questions about creating content in Brightspace. Request to enroll in our asynchronous Brightspace course and gain access to the virtual trainings.
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Using Kaltura – UMaine’s video platform – in your teaching.
Using Kaltura – UMaine’s video platform – in your teaching.
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. 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 with video […]
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Graduate Teaching Assistant Orientation
The Graduate School will host orientation for new graduate teaching assistants.
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Fundamentals of Brightspace Meeting 3: Assignments
Fundamentals of Brightspace Meeting 3: Assignments
For those who are enrolled in our Fundamentals of Brightspace course, join this virtual meeting to discuss the third module and general questions about Brightspace assignments. Request to enroll in our asynchronous Brightspace course and gain access to the virtual trainings.
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Graduate Teaching Academy – Orientation and Welcome
Graduate Teaching Academy – Orientation and Welcome
A kick-off event for participants of the Graduate Teaching Academy (link opens in a new tab). Join us to meet fellow participants and to learn about the goals of the GTA. The first core meeting of the GTA will be held on Wednesday, August 30th.
3 events,
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Using iClicker in the Classroom: Strategies for Engagement
Using iClicker in the Classroom: Strategies for Engagement
Specific strategies around using iClicker's can lead to effective peer instruction, normalized risk-taking, and creating a greater sense of community. This workshop will provide an overview of how to use iClickers to achieve these goals in your classrooms, discussing strategies for think-pair-shares, gamification, and ice-breakers.
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Fundamentals of Brightspace Course Meeting 4: Gradebook
Fundamentals of Brightspace Course Meeting 4: Gradebook
For those who are enrolled in our Fundamentals of Brightspace course, join this virtual meeting to discuss the fourth module and general questions about the Gradebook in Brightspace. Request to enroll in our asynchronous Brightspace course and gain access to the virtual trainings.
Teaching and Observing in Active Learning Classrooms Kick Off Event
Teaching and Observing in Active Learning Classrooms Kick Off Event
August Kick-Off (Required) Wednesday, August 24th @ 1:00-4:00 pm Semester Meetings on Fridays @ 3:00-4:00 pm September, 15th October, 27th November, 17th December, 8th
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Graduate Teaching Academy – Core Meeting
Graduate Teaching Academy – Core Meeting
The Fall 2023 Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) core meetings will be held every other Wednesday throughout the semester (link opens in a new tab).