• Group Work that Works: Strategies for Equitable Collaboration (In-Person)

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    This interactive, hands-on workshop is designed to give you concrete, immediately applicable strategies to make the most group work.  Modeled in an Active Learning Classroom (ALC), which relies heavily on group work, this workshop will be relevant for anyone working with student groups and/or teaching in active learning classrooms. Monday, August 24th, 10:00am-12:00pm | FEEDC […]

  • Beyond the Click: Using Student Polling for Deeper Student Learning (In-Person)

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    Student response devices like iClicker are often treated as simple attendance trackers or pop-quiz tools—but their true value lies in transforming passive lectures into dynamic, interactive learning spaces. This interactive session skips the technical setup and dives straight into pedagogy: how to use real-time polling to deepen student understanding, address misconceptions on the fly, and […]

  • The 60 Minute Syllabus Makeover (In-Person)

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    We’ve all heard the sigh: "It’s in the syllabus!" But if your course document reads more like a 10-page terms-and-conditions agreement than an invitation to learn, it might be time for a tune-up. Whether you’re building your very first syllabus as a TA or refreshing one you’ve taught with for a decade, join us for […]

  • Title II and your Courses: Information, Updates and Recommendations (In-Person)

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    While fall term is just starting, spring will be here before we know it, and with it comes the deadline for Title II requirements for course materials. Join this informal discussion to review what is actually expected of you, what the timeline looks like, and how to get ahead of it. We will share practical […]

  • Teaching Focus Hours (Hybrid)

    Teaching Focus Hours (Hybrid)
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    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 […]

  • What is the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning? (In-person)

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    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 share what you are learning with others?  This informal discussion welcomes seasoned SoTL practitioners, those new to the practice, and anyone curious about developing SoTL […]

  • Teaching Focus Hours (Hybrid)

    Teaching Focus Hours (Hybrid)
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    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 […]

  • Teaching Observation Partnerships

    Teaching Observation Partnerships
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    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 colleagues, seeing new possibilities, and focusing on the aspects of teaching you care about most. You decide what you want feedback on and how you want […]

  • Title II in Practice – Community of Practice (In-Person)

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    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 get dedicated instructional support, informative discussions, content delivery, and structured time between sessions to apply what you've learned directly to your own course. On alternate […]

  • Teaching Focus Hours (Hybrid)

    Teaching Focus Hours (Hybrid)
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    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 […]

  • Title II Course Modification Studio (Hybrid)

    Title II Course Modification Studio (Hybrid)
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    A hands-on, drop-in co-working space designed for faculty who want dedicated, protected time to work on their course design and digital accessibility updates. Whether you are currently participating in the semester-long Title II program or simply working independently, this space offers peer camaraderie and direct access to instructional design support. Attendance is flexible, attend as […]

  • Teaching Focus Hours (Hybrid)

    Teaching Focus Hours (Hybrid)
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    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 […]