January 2021
Brightspace: Setting Up Your Gradebook
In this training, we will be learning how to navigate our gradebook, adjust basic settings, and link assessments to the gradebook. This training was designed to give you an in-depth look at how to use this tool and get you building your gradebook today. Learning Objectives: Understand the Setup Wizard Organize your grades into categories Associate grade items to assessments Enter grades manually CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Find out more »Brightspace: Intelligent Agents and Release Conditions
In this training we will learn about two features of Brightspace that can help personalize the learning experience. Intelligent agents, with the use of replacement strings, can automate communication with your students in meaningful ways. Release conditions allow you to create customizable learning experiences for your students. Learning Objectives: Learn what Release Conditions and Intelligent Agents are. Discuss the tools that work with Release Conditions and Intelligent Agents. Learn possible ways you can use both Release Conditions and Intelligent…
Find out more »Brightspace: How to Grade Student Work Efficiently
Review the various ways to interact with grades in Brightspace to determine how to make your own process more efficient. Points will include: Objectives: Grading from the right space: Gradebook vs Grade Items vs Quick Eval vs Assessment areas Getting lost in your gradebook? Narrow your focus while grading and organize your gradebook for logical navigation Can’t find new submissions? Or need to grade quickly? Maximize the use of quick eval. Need an offline grading system? Learn how to download…
Find out more »Brightspace: Customizing your gradebook
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 »Online Teaching and Learning Compressed CoP
In this compressed CoP we will cover student-centered course design, prioritizing content, course organization and flow, online assessment strategies, inclusive teaching practices, and strategies for student engagement. Learn more and register HERE.
Find out more »Brightspace: Deep Dive into Discussions
Explore workflows and recommendations for grading discussion boards. What we’ll cover: Objectives: How to effectively use the discussions grading area How to grade while reading the discussions How to see participation in a discussion without reading every post How to grade each individual contribution How to use rubrics with a discussion board Setting due dates and availability Other questions and scenarios as requested REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Brightspace: Groups
This training will provide an overview of the Groups tool in Brightspace. It will review how to create groups, the different types of groups, and how groups can be used in Brightspace. Learning Objectives: Create Groups Review different types of groups How to make a group discussion How to make a group assignment How to use groups to make a journal replacement REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Introduction to Gradescope
Register for this workshop HERE!
Find out more »Online Teaching and Learning Compressed CoP
In this compressed CoP we will cover student-centered course design, prioritizing content, course organization and flow, online assessment strategies, inclusive teaching practices, and strategies for student engagement. Learn more and register HERE.
Find out more »Brightspace: Important Features of Quizzes/Exams
Quizzes is a large tool with many features. In this training we will be focusing not only on the basics of Quizzes, but also the many other features to consider when using this tool: Objectives: Understanding the basics Setting up availability and access Anonymous grading Grading by question The student experience (feedback, instructions, and progress) The Question Library REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Brightspace: Assignments
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 »Brightspace: Common Gradebook Issues and How to Fix Them
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 »Introduction to Kaltura
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 »Community Based Research Workshop
In these present times, you may be thinking about how, in your position as a faculty member or graduate student, you may take an active role in finding solutions to issues in your local communities. If you have been thinking about how to or have been engaging undergraduate students in research, you may want to attend our upcoming workshop on community based research! We’ll provide guidance on using community-based research approaches to teach your undergraduate students to help find solutions…
Find out more »Brightspace Intro Session
Come learn about Brightspace! In this training session, we will be taking a tour of Brightspace and showing off some features we are really excited about. This is a good training to get yourself oriented to the new Learning Management System we will be using at the University of Maine. Unlike our other workshops that get into the nitty-gritty of how to use all the different tools, this training will be focused on providing a general overview so you can…
Find out more »Brightspace: Personalizing Access to Quizzes/Exams to Accommodate Students
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 »Maximizing Breakout Rooms in Zoom
Register for this workshop HERE!
Find out more »Online Teaching and Learning Compressed CoP
In this compressed CoP we will cover student-centered course design, prioritizing content, course organization and flow, online assessment strategies, inclusive teaching practices, and strategies for student engagement. Learn more and register HERE.
Find out more »Brightspace: Organize and Build Content for Student Success
Organize and Build Content for Student Success Review the use of the “Content” area of your course to allow students to best navigate your course: Objectives: Using the content area along with the assessment tools Designing your content in a logical way Deciding on visibility and access to course materials How the calendar displays information to students Customizing your course experience CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Find out more »Winter New Faculty Teaching Orientation
This teaching orientation will introduce you to the teaching technologies used at UMaine, provide guidance for teaching strategies, answer questions, and also give you the opportunity to meet new colleagues across the University. This orientation is open to new full- and part-time faculty members. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Online Teaching and Learning Compressed CoP
In this compressed CoP we will cover student-centered course design, prioritizing content, course organization and flow, online assessment strategies, inclusive teaching practices, and strategies for student engagement. Learn more and register HERE.
Find out more »Brightspace: Setting Up Your Gradebook
In this training, we will be learning how to navigate our gradebook, adjust basic settings, and link assessments to the gradebook. This training was designed to give you an in-depth look at how to use this tool and get you building your gradebook today. Learning Objectives: Understand the Setup Wizard Organize your grades into categories Associate grade items to assessments Enter grades manually REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Using Zoom in Your Classroom
Learn the basics of using Zoom! REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Seeing Your Syllabus Through Your Students’ Eyes: Steps towards a more inclusive course
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 »Brightspace: How to Grade Student Work Efficiently
Review the various ways to interact with grades in Brightspace to determine how to make your own process more efficient. Points will include: Objectives: Grading from the right space: Gradebook vs Grade Items vs Quick Eval vs Assessment areas Getting lost in your gradebook? Narrow your focus while grading and organize your gradebook for logical navigation Can’t find new submissions? Or need to grade quickly? Maximize the use of quick eval. Need an offline grading system? Learn how to download…
Find out more »Brightspace: Customizing your gradebook
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 »Introduction to Brightspace for New Faculty
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 »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. REGISTER HERE A minimum of 3 people will be…
Find out more »Brightspace: Deep Dive into Discussions
Explore workflows and recommendations for grading discussion boards. What we’ll cover: Objectives: How to effectively use the discussions grading area How to grade while reading the discussions How to see participation in a discussion without reading every post How to grade each individual contribution How to use rubrics with a discussion board Setting due dates and availability Other questions and scenarios as requested REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Brightspace: Intelligent Agents and Release Conditions
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 »Online Teaching and Learning Compressed CoP
In this compressed CoP we will cover student-centered course design, prioritizing content, course organization and flow, online assessment strategies, inclusive teaching practices, and strategies for student engagement. Learn more and register HERE.
Find out more »Brightspace: Groups
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 »Introduction to Gradescope in Brightspace
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 »Brightspace: Important Features of Quizzes/Exams
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 »Brightspace Assignments
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 »Brightspace: Personalizing Access to Quizzes/Exams to Accommodate Students
This training will walk faculty through how to use the “Special Access” tools in Brightspace to allow for personalized accommodations, under what situations you may need to make duplicate exams, and other considerations. We will also walk through different strategies for meeting the needs of our students. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Brightspace: How to Grade Student Work Efficiently
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 »Brightspace: Common Gradebook Issues and How to Fix Them
This workshop will review how to organize your Gradebook in Brightspace and work through some common issues we often see. Objectives We work through common issues, Talk about organization strategies, Show total grade average to students, And review the student experience. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Find out more »Brightspace: Deep Dive into Discussions
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 »February 2021
Grading & Equity Community of Practice
Participants will focus specifically on alternative assessment strategies that support diverse learners. To learn more and register, click HERE!
Find out more »Brightspace: Organizing Content
Review the use of the “Content” area of your course to allow students to best navigate your course: Using the content area along with the assessment tools Designing your content in a logical way Deciding on visibility and access to course materials How the calendar displays information to students Customizing your course experience REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Spring 2021 Teaching Check-Ins
Looking for an informal space to talk about the changes, victories, and challenges of teaching during Spring 2021? Our Teaching Check-Ins provide an informal and safe space to seek advice, get questions answered, and share strategies in our new teaching ecosystem. Every third Tuesdays at 3:00-4:00pm For dates and registration, CLICK HERE.
Find out more »Brightspace: The NEW Assignment Experience
The latest Brightspace update brought us a new Assignment Experience! In this training, we will go over how to use the New Assignment Builder and the New Assignment Grading area. We will also talk about the exciting new features of Assignments, such as the automatic linking of assignments to the grade book!
Find out more »Brightspace: Discussions
Explore workflows and recommendations for grading discussion boards. What we’ll cover: Objectives: How to effectively use the discussions grading area How to grade while reading the discussions How to see participation in a discussion without reading every post How to grade each individual contribution How to use rubrics with a discussion board Setting due dates and availability Other questions and scenarios as requested REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Spring 2021 Teaching & Learning Book Discussion – Radical Hope by Kevin Gannon
Alternate Thursdays from 12:00-1:00pm, February-April. Registrants will be provided a copy of the book. Learn more and register HERE!
Find out more »Using Zoom in Your Teaching
This workshop will explore the features of Zoom that you can use to build community and engagement in your synchronous classes. We will review ways to creatively use chat, polls, reactions and other features as time allows. REGISTER HERE
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Brightspace: Quizzes
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. Quizzes is a large tool with many features. In this training we will be focusing not only on the basics of Quizzes, but also the many other features to consider when using this tool: Objectives: Understanding the basics Setting up availability and access Anonymous grading Grading…
Find out more »The Student Workload Dilemma – A Conversation
Fall semester illuminated an interesting paradox; faculty worked tirelessly to build more equitable and accessible courses, often reducing content in exchange for more formative learning. Yet, students reported nationwide having more work than ever in their courses. In this conversation we will explore six proposed reasons contributing to this "more-work" paradox and suggest some strategies to mitigate this conflict in your classes. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Using Multiple Graders & Gradescope
Learn how to use Gradescope to streamline your grading process and provide formative, unbiased and consistent feedback. In addition this workshop will highlight how to use Gradescope in multi-section courses, or courses with multiple graders or TAs. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Brightspace: Setting Up Gradebook
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 »Using Programming Assignments in Gradescope
Learn how to use Gradescope to streamline your grading process and provide formative, unbiased and consistent feedback. In addition, this workshop will review how to collect and grade student code in any language as one of their assignment types. A few highlights of Gradescope’s Programming Assignments Autograde code and give students feedback in real time Any programming language is accepted Students can upload files directly to Gradescope or upload via their GitHub or Bitbucket accounts. In addition to autograding, instructors…
Find out more »Brightspace: Introducing Portfolios
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 »Maximizing Breakout Rooms in Zoom
A deep dive into how to use the Breakout room feature in your classes; we will discuss the different ways to create and manage rooms and maximizing student productivity. Register for this workshop HERE!
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Grading & Equity Community of Practice
Participants will focus specifically on alternative assessment strategies that support diverse learners. To learn more and register, click HERE!
Find out more »Brightspace: Introducing Portfolios
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 »Transparent assignments – How designing transparent assignments can help students succeed
Unfortunately, we were not able to fill the minimum number required to run this workshop. Transparency in our teaching is one way we can help students succeed. In particular, the design and implementation of transparent assignments can help student better understand what is expected of them and what they need to prepare. Research has shown these approaches in teaching can support all learners, in particular first-generation students. This workshop will follow the Transparency in Learning & Teaching guidelines for transparent…
Find out more »Brightspace: The NEW Assignment Experience
The latest Brightspace update brought us a new Assignment Experience! In this training, we will go over how to use the New Assignment Builder and the New Assignment Grading area. We will also talk about the exciting new features of Assignments, such as the automatic linking of assignments to the grade book! REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Spring 2021 Teaching & Learning Book Discussion – Radical Hope by Kevin Gannon
Alternate Thursdays from 12:00-1:00pm, February-April. Registrants will be provided a copy of the book. Learn more and register HERE!
Find out more »An Introduction to Kaltura and Using Video in Teaching
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. 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,…
Find out more »Brightspace: Introducing Portfolios
Unfortunately, we were not able to get the minimum number of registrants required to run this workshop. Please contact Faculty Support (citl@maine.edu or (207)581-3333) with any questions you may have about this tool. In this training, we will go over what the Portfolio is, how to use it, and how it ties to Learning Outcomes in Brightspace.
Find out more »Spring 2021 Teaching Check-Ins
Looking for an informal space to talk about the changes, victories, and challenges of teaching during Spring 2021? Our Teaching Check-Ins provide an informal and safe space to seek advice, get questions answered, and share strategies in our new teaching ecosystem. Every third Tuesdays at 3:00-4:00pm For dates and registration, CLICK HERE.
Find out more »Using Zoom in Your Teaching
Unfortunately, we were not able to fill the minimum number needed to run this workshop. This workshop will explore the features of Zoom that you can use to build community and engagement in your synchronous classes. We will review ways to creatively use chat, polls, reactions and other features as time allows.
Find out more »Brightspace: Exam Settings
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. This workshop will cover the important details of: Creating grade items for your exam Setting up availability and access Anonymous grading Grading by question The student experience (feedback, instructions, and progress)
Find out more »Maximizing Breakout Rooms in Zoom
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. A deep dive into how to use the Breakout room feature in your classes; we will discuss the different ways to create and manage rooms and maximizing student productivity.
Find out more »Brightspace: Solving Common Gradebook Issues
This workshop will review how to organize your Gradebook in Brightspace and work through some common issues we often see. Objectives We work through common issues, Talk about organization strategies, Show total grade average to students, And review the student experience. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Learn How to Use Learning Outcomes and Mastery Scoring in Brightspace
Using learning outcomes in your course can provide a clear progression of student development towards meeting your instructional objectives. OIRA and CITL will demonstrate how to add learning outcomes to your course and program in Brightspace, and then how to associate these outcomes to different learning activities so you can better capture and evaluate student learning in your course. We will also demonstrate the Mastery View of the gradebook that is activated when using outcomes. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »March 2021
Grading & Equity Community of Practice
Participants will focus specifically on alternative assessment strategies that support diverse learners. To learn more and register, click HERE!
Find out more »Online Teaching and Learning Compressed CoP
In this compressed CoP we will cover student-centered course design, prioritizing content, course organization and flow, online assessment strategies, inclusive teaching practices, and strategies for student engagement. Learn more HERE.
Find out more »Brightspace Q&A
Get your questions answered and hear what questions your peers have in this Brightspace Q&A. This is an open space to talk about Brightspace, but some things we may go over include: Problem Solving Tips and Tricks Exploring New and Existing Features And any other questions you may have! CANCELED
Find out more »Documenting your teaching practice using multiple measures
Gathering and interpreting evidence of your teaching practice can extend beyond student evaluations of teaching (SETs). Faculty, regardless of position, benefit from developing a documentation strategy focused on diverse sources of evidence that foster reflection, action and growth. This workshop will explore various ways to generate evidence of your teaching practice, such as student feedback forms, pre-post surveys, teaching portfolios, teaching consultations and course reviews. We will also discuss how to use this evidence to complement your SETs and apply…
Find out more »Spring 2021 Teaching & Learning Book Discussion – Radical Hope by Kevin Gannon
Alternate Thursdays from 12:00-1:00pm, February-April. Registrants will be provided a copy of the book. Learn more and register HERE!
Find out more »Brightspace: Turnitin
In this training we will go over how to set up the plagiarism checker Turnitin on a Brightspace Assignment. CANCELED
Find out more »Gathering mid-semester feedback from students
In this workshop we will discuss the value of mid-semester “check-ins” of your students to gather formative feedback that can be used to improve your teaching. We will demonstrate developing surveys to gather anonymous student feedback, how to use online tools such as Google Forms and Qualtrics, and how to interpret and use the results. By the end of the workshop you will have outlined a tailored survey to use in your class. REGISTER 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. A minimum of 3 people will be needed for this…
Find out more »Brightspace Q&A
Get your questions answered and hear what questions your peers have in this Brightspace Q&A. This is an open space to talk about Brightspace, but some things we may go over include: Problem Solving Tips and Tricks Exploring New and Existing Features And any other questions you may have! CANCELED
Find out more »Maximizing Breakout Rooms in Zoom
A deep dive into how to set up, assign, and use Breakout rooms in your classes to maximize student engagement and productivity. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Grading & Equity Community of Practice
Participants will focus specifically on alternative assessment strategies that support diverse learners. To learn more and register, click HERE!
Find out more »Brightspace: Respondus
In this training we will go over how to set up the Respondus Lockdown Browser for Quizzes in Brightspace. 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 »Spring 2021 Teaching Check-Ins
Looking for an informal space to talk about the changes, victories, and challenges of teaching during Spring 2021? Our Teaching Check-Ins provide an informal and safe space to seek advice, get questions answered, and share strategies in our new teaching ecosystem. Every third Tuesdays at 3:00-4:00pm For dates and registration, CLICK HERE.
Find out more »Using collaborative documents in Zoom to support group work
This workshop will focus on using shared documents with students while having them work in breakout rooms to increase the quality of group work and subsequent class discussions. Additional features of breakout rooms and Zoom will be explored based on interest. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Brightspace Q&A
Get your questions answered and hear what questions your peers have in this Brightspace Q&A. This is an open space to talk about Brightspace, but some things we may go over include: Problem Solving Tips and Tricks Exploring New and Existing Features And any other questions you may have! REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Spring 2021 Teaching & Learning Book Discussion – Radical Hope by Kevin Gannon
Alternate Thursdays from 12:00-1:00pm, February-April. Registrants will be provided a copy of the book. Learn more and register HERE!
Find out more »Brightspace Q&A
Get your questions answered and hear what questions your peers have in this Brightspace Q&A. This is an open space to talk about Brightspace, but some things we may go over include: Problem Solving Tips and Tricks Exploring New and Existing Features And any other questions you may have! 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…
Find out more »Considering equity in your assessment strategies
Drawing from Feldman's Grading for Equity, this workshop will discuss approaches to grading that are accurate, bias resistant and motivational to equitably assess students and support learning. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Brightspace Q&A
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. Get your questions answered and hear what questions your peers have in this Brightspace Q&A. This is an open space to talk about Brightspace, but some things we may go over include: Problem Solving Tips and Tricks Exploring New and Existing Features And any other questions you…
Find out more »April 2021
Spring 2021 Teaching & Learning Book Discussion – Radical Hope by Kevin Gannon
Alternate Thursdays from 12:00-1:00pm, February-April. Registrants will be provided a copy of the book. Learn more and register HERE!
Find out more »Brightspace: Common Gradebook Issues and How to Fix Them
This workshop will review how to organize your Gradebook in Brightspace and work through some common issues we often see. Objectives We work through common issues, Talk about organization strategies, Show total grade average to students, And review the student experience. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Find out more »Spring 2021 Teaching Check-Ins
Looking for an informal space to talk about the changes, victories, and challenges of teaching during Spring 2021? Our Teaching Check-Ins provide an informal and safe space to seek advice, get questions answered, and share strategies in our new teaching ecosystem. Every third Tuesdays at 3:00-4:00pm For dates and registration, CLICK HERE.
Find out more »Using Zoom in Your Teaching
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. This workshop will explore the features of Zoom that you can use to build community and engagement in your synchronous classes. We will review ways to creatively use chat, polls, reactions and other features as time allows.
Find out more »For Graduate Students: Creating a Diversity Statement
Institutions of higher education are becoming more deliberate at targeting future faculty who can meaningfully contribute to diversity and inclusion initiatives. More often job ads are requiring separate statements, in addition to a teaching philosophy that specifically address these issues. We will work to help you navigate this topic and develop a strategy for writing your own diversity statement. This event is virtual and open to all graduate students. REGISTER HERE
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