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 […]
Together, explore and learn about UMaine's students, policies, and develop a strong foundation of teaching skills through the exploration of case studies and actual scenarios from the classroom. In parallel […]
Bi-weekly meetings for our 24-25 SoTL Fellows. Applications are currently closed. Learn more about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Instructors observing others teach is a rich and informative experience that leads to new ideas, approaches and connections. The goal of this partnership is to increase conversations about teaching and build a teaching-focused community. Through respectful dialogue and reflective discussions, this community will refine their instructional practices, experiment with innovative teaching methods, and foster professional […]
In-Person This workshop is part of a series of workshops, discussions, and course design sessions focused on AI in higher education. Register for any or all of them below. […]
Roundtable Discussion Join us for a discussion exploring the implications and applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education settings. In this collaborative session, students can share insights, experiences, and innovative ideas regarding the integration of AI in teaching and learning. We may address topics such as ethical considerations, potential benefits and challenges, and strategies […]
Virtual Training Gradescope was designed to allow faculty to include more diverse assessments with improved feedback while saving time on grading. It provides capacity in larger classes where assessments beyond multiple choice can be challenging at scale. However, for any size class it can improve the efficiency and quality of your grading for […]
In-Person This workshop is part of a series of workshops, discussions, and course design sessions focused on AI in higher education. Register for any or all of them below. September 10: The status of ChatGPT and AI right now. September 24: AI and your discipline – prepare your students to succeed. October 8: Determine your AI philosophy & […]
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 […]
Together, explore and learn about UMaine's students, policies, and develop a strong foundation of teaching skills through the exploration of case studies and actual scenarios from the classroom. In parallel we will work on developing your teaching development plan to help guide your teaching goals at UMaine. A great way to meet colleagues and learn […]
Virtual Training Gradescope was designed to allow faculty to include more diverse assessments with improved feedback while saving time on grading. It provides capacity in larger classes where […]
Bi-weekly meetings for our 24-25 SoTL Fellows. Applications are currently closed. Learn more about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Instructors observing others teach is a rich and informative experience that leads to new ideas, approaches and connections. The goal of this partnership is to increase conversations about teaching and build a teaching-focused community. Through respectful dialogue and reflective discussions, this community will refine their instructional practices, experiment with innovative teaching methods, and foster professional […]
In-Person This workshop is part of a series of workshops, discussions, and course design sessions focused on AI in higher education. Register for any or all of them below. September 10: The status of ChatGPT and AI right now. September 24: AI and your discipline – prepare your students to succeed. October 8: Determine your AI philosophy & […]
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 […]
In-Person Program Faculty are asked to serve many roles at times moving between instructor, counselor, mentor, friend, advocate and more. The boundaries as to what is and what is not one's responsibility can blur. Are all of these our responsibilities as faculty? How do we know? Developing a scope of practice, a common practice in […]
