September 2019
“Teach Students How to Learn” CoP/Book Club
Monday, September 9th, 12:00-1:00pm Note: Registration for attendance is required. Register for the "Teaching Students How to Learn" CoP/Book Club here!
Find out more »TA Workshop: Understanding Blackboard
Thursday, September 12th, 12:00-1:30pm Based on results of a recent poll of the graduate student body, CITL has designed and tailored this Blackboard workshop to assist graduate teaching assistants and graduate students develop an understanding of the Blackboard Learning Management System. This workshop is not open for faculty registration, as it will focus on the student and TA utilization of the LMS. Note: Registration to attend this event is required. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Science of Learning CoP
This group meets monthly to discuss issues around the science of learning and how this affects our roles as instructors. The meeting typically lasts 1hr with the last thirty minutes as optional. NOTE: This CoP is currently full for Fall, 2019. Click here to visit the Communities of Practice page to check out other CoPs!
Find out more »Large Enrollment Teaching Strategies CoP- Getting to know your students
Tuesday, September 17th, 12:00-1:30pm Note: Registration for attendance is required. Register for the Large Enrollment Courses CoP here!
Find out more »“Teach Students How to Learn” CoP/Book Club
Monday, September 30th, 12:00-1:00pm Note: Registration for attendance is required. Register for the “Teaching Students How to Learn” CoP/Book Club here!
Find out more »October 2019
Science of Learning CoP
This group meets monthly to discuss issues around the science of learning and how this affects our roles as instructors. The meeting typically lasts 1hr with the last thirty minutes as optional. NOTE: This CoP is currently full for Fall, 2019. Click here to visit the Communities of Practice page to check out other CoPs!
Find out more »Large Enrollment Teaching Strategies CoP – Assessment Strategies
Tuesday, October 8th, 12:00-1:30pm Note: Registration for attendance is required. Register for the Large Enrollment Courses CoP here!
Find out more »“Teach Students How to Learn” CoP/Book Club
Monday, October 21st, 12:00-1:00pm Note: Registration for attendance is required. Register for the “Teaching Students How to Learn” CoP/Book Club here!
Find out more »Science of Learning CoP
This group meets monthly to discuss issues around the science of learning and how this affects our roles as instructors. The meeting typically lasts 1hr with the last thirty minutes as optional. NOTE: This CoP is currently full for Fall, 2019. Click here to visit the Communities of Practice page to check out other CoPs!
Find out more »November 2019
Large Enrollment Teaching Strategies CoP- Active learning approaches
Tuesday, November 5th, 12:00-1:30pm Note: Registration for attendance is required. Register for the Large Enrollment Courses CoP here!
Find out more »Science of Learning CoP
This group meets monthly to discuss issues around the science of learning and how this affects our roles as instructors. The meeting typically lasts 1hr with the last thirty minutes as optional. NOTE: This CoP is currently full for Fall, 2019. Click here to visit the Communities of Practice page to check out other CoPs!
Find out more »“Teach Students How to Learn” CoP/Book Club
Monday, November 18th, 12:00-1:00pm Note: Registration for attendance is required. Register for the “Teaching Students How to Learn” CoP/Book Club here!
Find out more »Large Enrollment Teaching Strategies CoP- Classroom Management
Tuesday, November 26th, 12:00-1:30pm Note: Registration for attendance is required. Register for the Large Enrollment Courses CoP here!
Find out more »December 2019
“Teach Students How to Learn” CoP/Book Club
Monday, December 2nd, 12:00-1:00pm Note: Registration for attendance is required. Register for the “Teaching Students How to Learn” CoP/Book Club here!
Find out more »Interpreting Student Evaluations of Teaching
Come together for conversation about student evaluations of teaching to wrap up your fall semester. We will discuss pointers on reading and interpreting the information in SETs, strategies to improve the quality of the feedback from students. Note: Registration for this event is required. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Science of Learning CoP
This group meets monthly to discuss issues around the science of learning and how this affects our roles as instructors. The meeting typically lasts 1hr with the last thirty minutes as optional. NOTE: This CoP is currently full for Fall, 2019. Click here to visit the Communities of Practice page to check out other CoPs!
Find out more »End of Semester Reflection
Unfortunately, we were not able to fill the minimum number required to run this workshop.
Find out more »Large Enrollment Teaching Strategies CoP- Observations, reflections and next steps
Tuesday, December 17th, 12:00-1:30pm Note: Registration for attendance is required. Register for the Large Enrollment Courses CoP here!
Find out more »Science of Learning CoP
This group meets monthly to discuss issues around the science of learning and how this affects our roles as instructors. The meeting typically lasts 1hr with the last thirty minutes as optional. NOTE: This CoP is currently full for Fall, 2019. Click here to visit the Communities of Practice page to check out other CoPs!
Find out more »August 2021
An introduction to Kaltura and using video in teaching
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 remotely. 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 content, making and using video quizzes and using the built-in desktop recorder: Kaltura Capture. This workshop will last one hour, with extra time…
Find out more »Making your Syllabus Digitally Accessible (Plus-One Strategy)
Work with CITL to ensure that your course syllabus is digitally accessible for your learners. Unfortunately, we were not able to fill the minimum number required to run this workshop; however, please contact Faculty Support at citl@maine.edu or (207)581-3333 with questions, or check out our other upcoming workshops.
Find out more »Teaching at UMaine – An introduction to successful teaching strategies
Join CITL Instructional Designers and staff in a conversations around successful approaches to teaching and student engagement. We will discuss approaches that span the various modalities, including strategies that have emerged while teaching remotely and long-standing practices. We also invite you to share with others some of your best strategies and approaches to teaching. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Racial Equity Fellow Learning Community on Teaching (REFLeCT) Orientation (closed)
This group is now closed to enrollment. The orientation and kick off event for the REFLeCT program. The REFLeCT program has selected its fellows for AY21-22. If you are interested in learning more about this program please email karen.pelletreau@maine.edu.
Find out more »For Graduate Students: How We Learn – Strategies To Help You & Your Students Succeed
We are now accepting registrations for our WAITLIST. Do not be deterred! We will likely have more spots available. This workshop is open to all graduate students to help you understand your learning environments, how your students learn, and how you can help them (and you!) learn better. This workshop is also the first part in our semester long community for graduate teaching assistants - the TTT. Please explore the TTT and register if you want to learn more about…
Find out more »Supporting your students in the post-pandemic classroom
Though many of us are returning to campus this fall, we recognize that we are not returning to "normal." As we return to our classrooms, whether remote or in-person, we all, students and faculty alike, will carry with us impacts from the last 18 months. During this conversation, we will explore some of the changes we might expect from our students, and how we can support our students and their learning this fall. We will explore how to cultivate a…
Find out more »September 2021
Equity-Fostering Syllabus Working Group
This is a collaborative, faculty-led, practically-oriented community focusing on fostering equity through developing our syllabi and engaging them meaningfully in class. To learn more and register, CLICK HERE.
Find out more »TTT for Graduate Students: You got this! Understanding growth mindset & capacity building
The TTT is a learning community where you will learn teaching tips and techniques to support your teaching as well as form relationships with other first time TAs. Learn more here
Find out more »Universal Design for Learning: Complete an eight-point evaluation to determine your course accessibility
Either as a stand alone workshop or as your entry point to our Digital Equity Community of Practice, we invite you to join us in an evaluation of your present course design and layout for digital equity and inclusion. This initial evaluation will help identify tangible goals for your work over the semester to build a more equitable course and identify areas of interest. REGISTER HERE This event is also offered on August 25th.
Find out more »Cultivating inclusion in your classroom: Strategies that support retention
Research supports that helping students feel a part of a collective learning community can be a critical step in retaining them in courses, programs, and institutions. In this workshop we will explore teaching, design, and assessment strategies that can send a positive message to your learners. This workshop will be in person in Fernald Hall 102. Unfortunately, we were not able to fill the minimum number required to run this workshop; however, please contact Faculty Support at citl@maine.edu or (207)581-3333…
Find out more »Digital Equity & E-Inclusion Community of Practice
Introductory meeting The Digital Equity & E-Inclusion Community of Practice (DECoP) will bring together faculty interested in supporting, exploring, and cultivating a digital equity practice. Meets alternate Wednesdays at 12:00-1:00pm in Fernald Hall or via Zoom. Learn More and Register Here
Find out more »Equity-Fostering Syllabus Working Group
This is a collaborative, faculty-led, practically-oriented community focusing on fostering equity through developing our syllabi and engaging them meaningfully in class. To learn more and register, CLICK HERE.
Find out more »An introduction to Kaltura and using video in teaching
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 remotely. 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 content, making and using video quizzes and using the built-in desktop recorder: Kaltura Capture. This workshop will last one hour, with extra time…
Find out more »TTT for Graduate Students: Welcome – How to Cultivate an Inclusive Learning Space
The TTT is a learning community where you will learn teaching tips and techniques to support your teaching as well as form relationships with other first time TAs. Learn more here
Find out more »Equitable assessment strategies: Considering accuracy
Drawing inspiration from Grading for Equity by Joe Feldman, this workshop will explore a variety of grading practices and their discuss accuracy in reflecting student learning, such as how we use zeros, grading scales, weighting more recent achievements, and grading collaborative work. This workshop will be face to face in Fernald Hall Rm 102. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Digital Equity & E-Inclusion Community of Practice
Topic - What is UDL/UDI? The Digital Equity & E-Inclusion Community of Practice (DECoP) will bring together faculty interested in supporting, exploring, and cultivating a digital equity practice. Meets alternate Wednesdays at 12:00-1:00pm in Fernald Hall or via Zoom. Learn More and Register Here
Find out more »October 2021
TTT for Graduate Students: Who Do You Have In The Room? – Knowing Your Students & Equitable Skill Building
The TTT is a learning community where you will learn teaching tips and techniques to support your teaching as well as form relationships with other first time TAs. Learn more here
Find out more »Fall 2021 Teaching & Learning Book Discussion: The Spark of Learning
This group will be discussing The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion by Sarah Rose Cavanagh. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Find out more »Equity-Fostering Syllabus Working Group
This is a collaborative, faculty-led, practically-oriented community focusing on fostering equity through developing our syllabi and engaging them meaningfully in class. To learn more and register, CLICK HERE.
Find out more »Digital Equity & E-Inclusion Community of Practice
Topic - Knowing your students The Digital Equity & E-Inclusion Community of Practice (DECoP) will bring together faculty interested in supporting, exploring, and cultivating a digital equity practice. Meets alternate Wednesdays at 12:00-1:00pm in Fernald Hall or via Zoom. Learn More and Register Here
Find out more »Equity-Fostering Syllabus Working Group
This is a collaborative, faculty-led, practically-oriented community focusing on fostering equity through developing our syllabi and engaging them meaningfully in class. To learn more and register, CLICK HERE.
Find out more »TTT for Graduate Students: How Do We Know When They Know? – Learning Vs. Grades
The TTT is a learning community where you will learn teaching tips and techniques to support your teaching as well as form relationships with other first time TAs. Learn more here
Find out more »Fall 2021 Teaching & Learning Book Discussion: The Spark of Learning
This group will be discussing The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion by Sarah Rose Cavanagh. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Find out more »Plus One Strategies for UDL: Creating accessible documents for your course – Google Docs, Grackle Docs & PDFs (Virtual Workshop)
Open to all instructors at UMaine or UMaine Machias, these 30-minutes meetings will focus on “Plus One Strategies” you can adopt to proactively design courses that meet the varied needs of our increasingly diverse body of students. Each workshop will be designed with 30 minutes of learning on a specific strategy and 30 minutes of practice and Q&A to allow you to explore these strategies in your teaching context. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Fall 2021 Teaching & Learning Book Discussion: The Spark of Learning
This group will be discussing The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion by Sarah Rose Cavanagh. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Find out more »Digital Equity & E-Inclusion Community of Practice
Topic - Integrating and applying UDL/UDI strategies The Digital Equity & E-Inclusion Community of Practice (DECoP) will bring together faculty interested in supporting, exploring, and cultivating a digital equity practice. Meets alternate Wednesdays at 12:00-1:00pm in Fernald Hall or via Zoom. Learn More and Register Here
Find out more »TTT for Graduate Students: Thanks for the Feedback – Understanding the Feedback Process
The TTT is a learning community where you will learn teaching tips and techniques to support your teaching as well as form relationships with other first time TAs. Learn more here
Find out more »November 2021
Fall 2021 Teaching & Learning Book Discussion: The Spark of Learning
This group will be discussing The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion by Sarah Rose Cavanagh. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Find out more »Plus One Strategies for UDL: Colors and accessible documents
Open to all instructors at UMaine or UMaine Machias, these 30-minutes meetings will focus on “Plus One Strategies” you can adopt to proactively design courses that meet the varied needs of our increasingly diverse body of students. Each workshop will be designed with 30 minutes of learning on a specific strategy and 30 minutes of practice and Q&A to allow you to explore these strategies in your teaching context. Unfortunately, we were not able to fill the minimum number required…
Find out more »Equity-Fostering Syllabus Working Group
This is a collaborative, faculty-led, practically-oriented community focusing on fostering equity through developing our syllabi and engaging them meaningfully in class. To learn more and register, CLICK HERE.
Find out more »Fall 2021 Teaching & Learning Book Discussion: The Spark of Learning
This group will be discussing The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion by Sarah Rose Cavanagh. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Find out more »Digital Equity & E-Inclusion Community of Practice
Topic - Integrating and applying UDL/UDI strategies The Digital Equity & E-Inclusion Community of Practice (DECoP) will bring together faculty interested in supporting, exploring, and cultivating a digital equity practice. Meets alternate Wednesdays at 12:00-1:00pm in Fernald Hall or via Zoom. Learn More and Register Here
Find out more »TTT for Graduate Students: You Do Belong At the Front of the Classroom – Microaggressions & Imposter Syndrome
The TTT is a learning community where you will learn teaching tips and techniques to support your teaching as well as form relationships with other first time TAs. Learn more here
Find out more »Fall 2021 Teaching & Learning Book Discussion: The Spark of Learning
This group will be discussing The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion by Sarah Rose Cavanagh. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Find out more »Equity-Fostering Syllabus Working Group
This is a collaborative, faculty-led, practically-oriented community focusing on fostering equity through developing our syllabi and engaging them meaningfully in class. To learn more and register, CLICK HERE.
Find out more »Fall 2021 Teaching & Learning Book Discussion: The Spark of Learning
This group will be discussing The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion by Sarah Rose Cavanagh. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Find out more »Digital Equity & E-Inclusion Community of Practice
Topic - Transparency for your students (optional) The Digital Equity & E-Inclusion Community of Practice (DECoP) will bring together faculty interested in supporting, exploring, and cultivating a digital equity practice. Meets alternate Wednesdays at 12:00-1:00pm in Fernald Hall or via Zoom. Learn More and Register Here
Find out more »Fall 2021 Teaching & Learning Book Discussion: The Spark of Learning
This group will be discussing The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion by Sarah Rose Cavanagh. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Find out more »December 2021
Plus One Strategies for UDL: Creating and sourcing accessible videos for your course
Open to all instructors at UMaine or UMaine Machias, these 30-minutes meetings will focus on “Plus One Strategies” you can adopt to proactively design courses that meet the varied needs of our increasingly diverse body of students. Each workshop will be designed with 30 minutes of learning on a specific strategy and 30 minutes of practice and Q&A to allow you to explore these strategies in your teaching context. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Equity-Fostering Syllabus Working Group
This is a collaborative, faculty-led, practically-oriented community focusing on fostering equity through developing our syllabi and engaging them meaningfully in class. To learn more and register, CLICK HERE.
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