Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning
Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning
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Introduction to iClicker Cloud: UMaine’s student response system
102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono- No events scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2024.
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University of Maine New Faculty Orientation
University of Maine New Faculty Orientation
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Overview of Brightspace
Overview of Brightspace
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 […]
Introduction to iClicker Cloud: UMaine’s student response system
Introduction to iClicker Cloud: UMaine’s student response system
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 […]
Essentials of course design
Essentials of course design
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.
Overview of Brightspace
Overview of Brightspace
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 […]
A syllabus worth reading
A syllabus worth reading
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 […]
Using Kaltura and video in your teaching (Virtual)
Using Kaltura and video in your teaching (Virtual)
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 […]
The UMaine Teaching Toolbox
The UMaine Teaching Toolbox
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, […]
Practical strategies to improve student engagement (Virtual)
Practical strategies to improve student engagement (Virtual)
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, […]