Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

New to teaching - schedule an individualized teaching consultation!  Questions about how best to organize your syllabus? Curious about prioritizing content?  Eager to learn more about teaching at UMaine? Our instructional design team has designated time to welcome those new to teaching at UMaine and meet one-on-one to discuss anything teaching related!  Share your questions […]

Virtual Are you an educator looking to streamline grading of handwritten exams or homework? Do you want to provide meaningful feedback to your students more efficiently? Join this virtual webinar […]

In-Person Training The first day of class – even the first few minutes – sets the tone for the entire term. Discover effective strategies to establish a positive classroom climate, clear expectations, and a sense of community right from the start. This interactive session will delve into do's and don’ts for your first day, alongside […]

Are you new to teaching in an active learning classroom (ALC)?  Or perhaps you need some new ideas and inspiration?  Join our community of practice supporting faculty teaching in ALCs!   […]

New to teaching - schedule an individualized teaching consultation!  Questions about how best to organize your syllabus? Curious about prioritizing content?  Eager to learn more about teaching at UMaine? Our […]

In Person Training Explore the science of learning in a workshop tailored for graduate teaching assistants. This workshop will provide fundamental concepts about how people learn, coupled with practical methods of how to apply these insights effectively in your teaching. Gain the tools and confidence to transform theoretical knowledge into real-world classroom practices. FEEDC 337 […]

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 […]

New to teaching - schedule an individualized teaching consultation!  Questions about how best to organize your syllabus? Curious about prioritizing content?  Eager to learn more about teaching at UMaine? Our […]

In-Person Training Did you know that close to 19% of students in a given class will have some kind of disability? Adopting the tenants of Universal Design can help support  […]

In-Person Training A joint workshop with the Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE). .          Facilitators:  MacKenzie Stetzer, Associate Professor in Physics and RiSE Center Faculty Karen Pelletreau, Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning Join us for an interactive workshop where we will model creative, effective ways to use […]