5 events found.
Notice
No events scheduled for Sunday, August 21, 2022.
Using Kaltura, UMaine’s video streaming platform, in your teaching
102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono
Introduction to iClicker Cloud: UMaine’s student response system
102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono
Three simple steps to make your assignments more transparent and inclusive
102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono
Introduction to iClicker Cloud: UMaine’s student response system
102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, OronoFor graduate TAs: leveraging how learning works to teach and learn better
Stodder Hall Room 57 Stodder Hall, Orono
Notice
No events scheduled for Saturday, August 27, 2022.
Week of Events
Monday, August 22, 2022
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August 22, 2022 -Orientation to Brightspace
Orientation to Brightspace
In-person training Designed for faculty 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. If you are familiar with Brightspace, but have specific questions about your course, we recommend setting up a one-on-one consultation with […]
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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August 23, 2022 -Engaging students on the first day of class
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August 23, 2022 -Using Kaltura, UMaine’s video streaming platform, in your teaching
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August 23, 2022Creating an inclusive syllabus to support student success
Engaging students on the first day of class
In-person workshop The first day of any course can cause jitters and excitement for faculty at any point in their career! How do your students feel about the first day of class? What can you do on the first day to awaken their curiosity for learning and demonstrate your passion for the subject you are […]
Using Kaltura, UMaine’s video streaming platform, in your teaching
In-person training This training will offer an overview of the features of UMaine’s video storage and streaming platform: Kaltura. We will discuss creative ways to use video in your teaching […]
Creating an inclusive syllabus to support student success
NEW DATE & TIME! In-person workshop Are you updating or creating a syllabus for your fall semester course? Your course syllabus can be a powerful tool that can effectively establish […]
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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August 24, 2022 -Introduction to iClicker Cloud: UMaine’s student response system
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August 24, 2022 -Using iClickers to promote student engagement and learning
Introduction to iClicker Cloud: UMaine’s student response system
In-person training UMaine now 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 […]
Using iClickers to promote student engagement and learning
In-person workshop iClickers (or other response systems) can be an extremely effective tools to engage your students in content and their own learning while simultaneously informing you about student thinking. To be maximally effective, key factors need to be considered. In this workshop, we will present research and approaches on how to maximize the information […]
Thursday, August 25, 2022
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August 25, 2022 -Three simple steps to make your assignments more transparent and inclusive
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August 25, 2022 -Introduction to iClicker Cloud: UMaine’s student response system
Three simple steps to make your assignments more transparent and inclusive
In-person workshop The transparency in learning and teaching framework (TILT) is based on research which showed that by using transparent methods, learning, retention and self-efficacy is raised for all students, and in particular for first-generation students and other underrepresented groups (Winkelmas et. al., 2016). Building transparent assignments is one concrete way to make your […]
Introduction to iClicker Cloud: UMaine’s student response system
In-person training UMaine now 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, how it integrates with Brightspace and other commonly asked questions. Register for this event here (opens […]
Friday, August 26, 2022
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August 26, 2022 -For graduate TAs: leveraging how learning works to teach and learn better
For graduate TAs: leveraging how learning works to teach and learn better
In-person event Being a teaching assistant has wonderful benefits and opportunities for growth. In this workshop, we will discuss how learning works, the importance of metacognition and how you […]