Virtual Training Designed for faculty and graduate teaching assistants new to using UMaine's LMS Brightspace, this orientation will provide you with an overview of the layout, commonly used tools, and recommendations to help get you started and answer frequently encountered questions. After this, you can continue to learn using our our self-paced fundamentals course Get […]
Virtual Training Designed for faculty and graduate teaching assistants new to using UMaine's LMS Brightspace, this orientation will provide you with an overview of the layout, commonly used tools, and recommendations to help get you started and answer frequently encountered questions. After this, you can continue to learn using our our self-paced fundamentals course Get […]
Virtual Training Designed for faculty and graduate teaching assistants new to using UMaine's LMS Brightspace, this orientation will provide you with an overview of the layout, commonly used tools, and recommendations to help get you started and answer frequently encountered questions. After this, you can continue to learn using our our self-paced fundamentals course Get […]
In-person training UMaine has an institutional license for iClicker, meaning faculty can use these tools in classrooms without any additional fees to students or hardware purchases. This session will introduce faculty to the technical features of iClicker Cloud, question types, commonly used features how it integrates with Brightspace and other frequently asked questions. This […]
In Person Training In this interactive workshop you will review the basic tenets of backwards design, your course goals, and outcomes; evaluate strategies to assess student learning and define the importance of your course for your students. Leave with an action plan for course modifications. This program is no longer accepting registrations.
In Person Training Designed for faculty and graduate teaching assistants new to using UMaine's LMS Brightspace, this orientation will provide you with an overview of the layout, commonly used tools, and recommendations to help get you started and answer frequently encountered questions. After this, you can continue to learn using our our self-paced fundamentals course […]
In Person Training A well-crafted syllabus can be a powerful tool that sets the stage for student success, classroom norms, performance expectations and student engagement. Research suggests that the tone and content of a course syllabus can directly affect students’ perception of instruction, the choice to pursue a subsequent major, and student-faculty interactions. We will […]
Virtual Training This session will provide an overview of the features of Kaltura - UMaine’s video platform. We will discuss creative ways to use video in your teaching and share ideas about using video to improve student learning. We recommend bringing a laptop with you and your UMS login credentials.
In Person Training Learn about the tools available to faculty for use in teaching and learn about how to use these resources in your courses. We will discuss Brightspace, Zoom, Kaltura, TurnitIn, Google Drive, iClicker, Fogler LibGuides, Respondus, ArgGIS online and more! We are no longer accepting registrations for this discussion. Email citlworshop@maine.edu with […]
Virtual Training In today’s evolving educational landscape engaging students effectively can be challenging. It is more critical than ever to provide meaningful opportunities for students to engage with their learning, course content, and peers. This workshop will explore practical strategies to help improve student engagement in your classes. This session is open to all […]
The Office of the Provost welcomes new faculty to UMaine! Learn more here.
New to teaching - schedule an individualized teaching consultation! Questions about how best to organize your syllabus? Curious about prioritizing content? Eager to learn more about teaching at UMaine? Our instructional design team has designated time to welcome those new to teaching at UMaine and meet one-on-one to discuss anything teaching related! Share your questions […]
Virtual Are you an educator looking to streamline grading of handwritten exams or homework? Do you want to provide meaningful feedback to your students more efficiently? Join this virtual webinar designed to give you an overview of Gradescope, a powerful tool being piloted at University of Maine that revolutionizes the grading process for educators and students alike. […]
In-Person Training The first day of class – even the first few minutes – sets the tone for the entire term. Discover effective strategies to establish a positive classroom climate, clear expectations, and a sense of community right from the start. This interactive session will delve into do's and don’ts for your first day, alongside […]
Are you new to teaching in an active learning classroom (ALC)? Or perhaps you need some new ideas and inspiration? Join our community of practice supporting faculty teaching in ALCs! The program will involve an orientation to ALCs in August, where we will learn about the physical and classroom features of ALCs.
New to teaching - schedule an individualized teaching consultation! Questions about how best to organize your syllabus? Curious about prioritizing content? Eager to learn more about teaching at UMaine? Our instructional design team has designated time to welcome those new to teaching at UMaine and meet one-on-one to discuss anything teaching related! Share your questions […]
In Person Training Explore the science of learning in a workshop tailored for graduate teaching assistants. This workshop will provide fundamental concepts about how people learn, coupled with practical methods of how to apply these insights effectively in your teaching. Gain the tools and confidence to transform theoretical knowledge into real-world classroom practices. FEEDC 337 […]
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 […]
New to teaching - schedule an individualized teaching consultation! Questions about how best to organize your syllabus? Curious about prioritizing content? Eager to learn more about teaching at UMaine? Our instructional design team has designated time to welcome those new to teaching at UMaine and meet one-on-one to discuss anything teaching related! Share your questions […]
In-Person Training Did you know that close to 19% of students in a given class will have some kind of disability? Adopting the tenants of Universal Design can help support diverse learners. In this workshop we will review core design and teaching practices that align with Universal Design, recommend manageable approaches to course accessibility and […]
In-Person Training A joint workshop with the Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE). . Facilitators: MacKenzie Stetzer, Associate Professor in Physics and RiSE Center Faculty Karen Pelletreau, Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning Join us for an interactive workshop where we will model creative, effective ways to use […]
