{"id":30028,"date":"2025-12-16T14:18:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T19:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl\/?page_id=30028"},"modified":"2026-01-13T12:35:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:35:13","slug":"topinfopage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl\/topinfopage\/","title":{"rendered":"TOPinfopage"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id30028_8e67ed-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id30028_8e67ed-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id30028_8e67ed-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:30px;padding-bottom:30px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id30028_8e67ed-69{background-color:#faf4ec;}.kb-row-layout-id30028_8e67ed-69 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column30028_c2e1de-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column30028_c2e1de-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column30028_c2e1de-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column30028_c2e1de-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column30028_c2e1de-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column30028_c2e1de-66{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column30028_c2e1de-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column30028_c2e1de-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column30028_c2e1de-66\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_e47eb7-3b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_e47eb7-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_e47eb7-3b\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;text-transform:capitalize;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_e47eb7-3b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_e47eb7-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_e47eb7-3b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_e47eb7-3b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_e47eb7-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_e47eb7-3b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_e47eb7-3b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_e47eb7-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_e47eb7-3b\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_e47eb7-3b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_e47eb7-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_e47eb7-3b\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading30028_e47eb7-3b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_e47eb7-3b\"><strong>Why join the Teaching Observation Partnership?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id30028_6775e3-ca{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id30028_6775e3-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id30028_6775e3-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id30028_6775e3-ca > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column30028_83de85-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column30028_83de85-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column30028_83de85-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column30028_83de85-c2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column30028_83de85-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column30028_83de85-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column30028_83de85-c2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_fe4118-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_fe4118-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_fe4118-ad\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_fe4118-ad mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_fe4118-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_fe4118-ad\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_fe4118-ad img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_fe4118-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_fe4118-ad\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_fe4118-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_fe4118-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_fe4118-ad\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_fe4118-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_fe4118-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_fe4118-ad\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading30028_fe4118-ad wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_fe4118-ad\">Having someone observe your class can make you feel vulnerable. But what we hear time and again is that this program is&nbsp;<em>worth it.<\/em>&nbsp;It\u2019s not about being evaluated\u2014it\u2019s about connecting with colleagues, seeing new possibilities, and focusing on the aspects of teaching you&nbsp;<em>care about most<\/em>. You decide what you want feedback on and how you want to grow as an instructor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id30028_7e4bea-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id30028_7e4bea-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id30028_7e4bea-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:80px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:40px;padding-bottom:40px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(70% - ((80px * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(30% - ((80px * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id30028_7e4bea-25{background-color:#e5f0f9;}.kb-row-layout-id30028_7e4bea-25 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id30028_7e4bea-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:50px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_6ec94c-dd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_6ec94c-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_6ec94c-dd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_6ec94c-dd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_6ec94c-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_6ec94c-dd\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_6ec94c-dd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_6ec94c-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_6ec94c-dd\"]{margin-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading30028_6ec94c-dd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_6ec94c-dd\"><strong>Spring Focus:<\/strong> Active Learning Classrooms<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_d8a36d-64, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_d8a36d-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_d8a36d-64\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_d8a36d-64 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_d8a36d-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_d8a36d-64\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_d8a36d-64 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_d8a36d-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_d8a36d-64\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading30028_d8a36d-64 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_d8a36d-64\"><em><strong>Build Confidence &amp; Gain Inspiration for teaching in Active Learning Classrooms<\/strong><\/em><br><br><em><strong>Orientation &amp; Overview, 9:00am &#8211; 12:00pm | January, 16th 2026<\/strong><\/em><br><strong><em>Four Semester Meetings, last Friday of the month, 1:00pm &#8211; 2:00pm | Starts January 30th<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_b6b9d5-7e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_b6b9d5-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_b6b9d5-7e\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_b6b9d5-7e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_b6b9d5-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_b6b9d5-7e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_b6b9d5-7e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_b6b9d5-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_b6b9d5-7e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_b6b9d5-7e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_b6b9d5-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_b6b9d5-7e\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_b6b9d5-7e, 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Reflect. Connect.<\/strong><br>With the growing demand for these innovative spaces, we have developed a new program to support the most effective use of Active Learning Classrooms (ALCs) for you and your students. The program will help you build confidence in using ALCs as well as discover new instructional approaches and engagement strategies. Faculty learn from observing different styles of teaching in ALCs, and discussing their own approaches and innovations.  A minimum of six participants is required. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading27535_d11806-40, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading27535_d11806-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading27535_d11806-40\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading27535_d11806-40 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading27535_d11806-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading27535_d11806-40\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading27535_d11806-40 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading27535_d11806-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading27535_d11806-40\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading27535_d11806-40 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading27535_d11806-40\"><em>We are no longer accepting registrations for this CoP.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_48e228-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_48e228-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_48e228-77\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_48e228-77 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_48e228-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_48e228-77\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_48e228-77 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_48e228-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_48e228-77\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_48e228-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_48e228-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_48e228-77\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_48e228-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_48e228-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_48e228-77\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading30028_48e228-77 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_48e228-77\"><br>This is an in-person program. (Accommodations for remote faculty can be arranged.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column30028_1562c3-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column30028_1562c3-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column30028_1562c3-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column30028_1562c3-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column30028_1562c3-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column30028_1562c3-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kadence-column30028_1562c3-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column30028_1562c3-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column30028_1562c3-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column30028_1562c3-42{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column30028_1562c3-42{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column30028_1562c3-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column30028_1562c3-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column30028_1562c3-42{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column30028_1562c3-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:15px;padding-right:100px;padding-left:100px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column30028_1562c3-42{align-self:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column30028_1562c3-42{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column30028_1562c3-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column30028_1562c3-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column30028_1562c3-42{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column30028_1562c3-42{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column30028_1562c3-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column30028_1562c3-42\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image30028_19c2c3-56 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image30028_19c2c3-56\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"502\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/10\/TOP-Fall-Focus_V2-1-502x650.png\" alt=\"An schematic showing a circle representing new TOP members merging with another circle representing mentors.  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It provides fresh views on teaching. It\u2019s a good way to meet people outside the department. It\u2019s a great way to explore ideas you may have about how to change up your teaching. Seeing people teach in other departments allowed me to focus on the teaching independent of the topic.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"kt-blocks-testimonial-carousel-item kb-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-30028_3d1d9c-d1 wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon-wrap\"><div class='kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon-icon-fas_quote-left'><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M464 256h-80v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8c-88.4 0-160 71.6-160 160v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-288 0H96v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8C71.6 32 0 103.6 0 192v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h2 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\">What faculty are saying<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">If our goal is to educate students well, we need to know whether what we\u2019re doing works\u2014and the best way to learn is from each other.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id30028_f5832c-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id30028_f5832c-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id30028_f5832c-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:30px;padding-bottom:30px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id30028_f5832c-70 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and 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kt-accordion-has-5-panes kt-active-pane-1 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane30028_fbf88e-df\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How it works<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_4ea2db-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_4ea2db-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_4ea2db-25\"]{padding-left:10px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_4ea2db-25 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_4ea2db-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_4ea2db-25\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_4ea2db-25 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_4ea2db-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_4ea2db-25\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading30028_4ea2db-25 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_4ea2db-25\"><strong><em>The program is scaffolded to build your comfort with formative observations.<\/em><\/strong><br><br>\u2714<strong>Learn together<br><\/strong>You\u2019ll begin by observing recorded classrooms together as a group, sharing your observations, and learning the process.You\u2019ll begin by observing recorded classrooms together as a group, sharing your observations, and learning the process.<br>\u2714<strong>Shift to a mentor<br><\/strong>Your first \u201creal\u201d observation of a classroom will be with an experienced TOP mentor* and reflecting on the experience together.<br>\u2714&nbsp;<strong>Choose what you want feedback on<br><\/strong>You\u2019ll use our Dimensions of Teaching tool to identify what&nbsp;<em>you<\/em>&nbsp;want to grow or gain insight on related to student engagement in your classroom and\/or your use of high impact practices.<br>\u2714&nbsp;<strong>Engage in peer observations<br><\/strong>You\u2019ll complete 2-3 peer-to-peer class observations as both an observer and 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.kadence-column30028_a90396-50:not(.specificity){margin-top:40px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column30028_a90396-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;border-top:3px solid #ed6f48;border-right:3px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:3px solid #ed6f48;border-left:3px solid #ed6f48;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column30028_a90396-50\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_1eeeea-fd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_1eeeea-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_1eeeea-fd\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:30px;line-height:1.5em;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_1eeeea-fd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_1eeeea-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_1eeeea-fd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_1eeeea-fd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_1eeeea-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_1eeeea-fd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_1eeeea-fd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_1eeeea-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_1eeeea-fd\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_1eeeea-fd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_1eeeea-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_1eeeea-fd\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading30028_1eeeea-fd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_1eeeea-fd\">Fall Semester<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_0da8b6-09, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_0da8b6-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_0da8b6-09\"]{text-align:center;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;color:#082e58;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_0da8b6-09 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_0da8b6-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_0da8b6-09\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_0da8b6-09 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_0da8b6-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_0da8b6-09\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading30028_0da8b6-09 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_0da8b6-09\">TOP Fall Focus <br>(Topic changes annually.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column30028_28882e-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:35px;padding-left:50px;}.kadence-column30028_28882e-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:3px solid #ed6f48;border-right:3px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:3px solid #ed6f48;border-left:3px solid #ed6f48;}.kadence-column30028_28882e-2d > 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767px){.kadence-column30028_28882e-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;border-top:3px solid #ed6f48;border-right:3px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:3px solid #ed6f48;border-left:3px solid #ed6f48;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column30028_28882e-2d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_120fdc-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_120fdc-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_120fdc-03\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:30px;line-height:1.5em;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_120fdc-03 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_120fdc-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_120fdc-03\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_120fdc-03 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_120fdc-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_120fdc-03\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_120fdc-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_120fdc-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_120fdc-03\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_120fdc-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_120fdc-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_120fdc-03\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading30028_120fdc-03 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_120fdc-03\">spring semester<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_f310d7-1c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_f310d7-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_f310d7-1c\"]{text-align:center;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;color:#082e58;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_f310d7-1c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_f310d7-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_f310d7-1c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_f310d7-1c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_f310d7-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_f310d7-1c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading30028_f310d7-1c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_f310d7-1c\">TOP in Active Learning Classrooms<br>(Topic repeats annually.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_d5e490-bb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_d5e490-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_d5e490-bb\"]{text-align:center;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_d5e490-bb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_d5e490-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_d5e490-bb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_d5e490-bb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_d5e490-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_d5e490-bb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading30028_d5e490-bb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_d5e490-bb\"><em>Additional time is required for observations and associated meetings.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Space is limited to keep the group small and supportive.<br><strong>Acceptance is first-come, first-served.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane30028_b5b2fd-a9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">observation Mentors<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_72645b-71, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_72645b-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_72645b-71\"]{padding-left:10px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_72645b-71 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_72645b-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_72645b-71\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_72645b-71 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_72645b-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_72645b-71\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading30028_72645b-71 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_72645b-71\"><strong><em>What are observation mentors?<\/em><\/strong><br>Observation mentors are faculty who have completed our observation-based learning communities (TOP, Teaching in ALCs). They help grow capacity for formative course observations.<br><br><strong><em>Why become a mentor?<\/em><\/strong><br>Most faculty new to observations need to be oriented to the process and protocols through a low-stakes practice opportunity. Mentoring also keeps you involved in observations, reflection and your own educational development!<br><br><strong><em>What will be asked of you?<\/em><\/strong><br>Mentoring happens in our Community Classrooms (see below), which represent diverse disciplines, classroom styles, and pedagogies.<br>You will:<br>&#8211; Partner with a new observee currently enrolled in an observation-based learning community<br>&#8211; Observe a class together.<br>&#8211; Discuss the observation process to help prepare them for future observations. (There are no required meetings with the instructional faculty being  observed.)&nbsp;<br><br><strong><em>The details:<\/em><\/strong><br>Before the semester starts, you will receive a Google calendar invite with all Community Classrooms.<br>&#8211; Add your name to any classes you&#8217;re available to observe with a mentee.<br>&#8211; Coordinate with your mentee to schedule an observation and follow-up discussion.<br>&#8211; You can mentor multiple observers if you choose. Based on scheduling, you may not be asked to mentor at all.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane30028_ddb4d2-74\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Community Classrooms<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_a29d79-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_a29d79-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_a29d79-54\"]{padding-left:10px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_a29d79-54 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_a29d79-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_a29d79-54\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_a29d79-54 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_a29d79-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_a29d79-54\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading30028_a29d79-54 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_a29d79-54\"><strong><em>What are Community Classrooms?<\/em><\/strong><br>Even though many of us spend much of our professional lives thinking about and engaging in teaching, it is actually not common to observe others teach. Observing and being observed as instructors is one of the most powerful ways to improve your teaching mindset and skills. Community Classrooms (CCs) are classrooms where faculty open their doors to support our&nbsp;Teaching Observation Partnership&nbsp;(TOP) programs.<br><br><strong><em>Why Participate?<\/em><\/strong><br>Because class observations are not commonplace, many faculty feel uncertain about the process, leading to lower quality feedback and reduced learning. Community Classrooms help address this by providing a low-stakes environment for new observers to learn along side a mentor.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_406ec8-dd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_406ec8-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_406ec8-dd\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_406ec8-dd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_406ec8-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_406ec8-dd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_406ec8-dd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_406ec8-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_406ec8-dd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading30028_406ec8-dd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_406ec8-dd\"><br><strong><em>Your Role in a Community Classroom<\/em><\/strong><br>As a Community Classroom instructor, you agree to:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_76e400-411, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_76e400-411[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_76e400-411\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_76e400-411 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_76e400-411[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30028_76e400-411\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30028_76e400-411 img.kb-inline-image, 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