Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.  

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.

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

The first day of class - even the first few minutes - are critical in setting the tone, expectations and climate in a class.  Join in a lively discussion of things not to do during this important time to connect with students and create a list of alternative strategies.  

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.