New Faculty Orientation is a two-day event held in mid-August to welcome new faculty to 91±¬ÁÏ, help them acclimate, and provide an opportunity to meet a range of academic leaders and fellow faculty. August 21st & 22nd This event is provided by the 91±¬ÁÏ Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost. […]
Get oriented to the digital instructional ecosystem of 91±¬ÁÏ and understand how services such as Brightspace MaineStreet, Navigate, Accommodate and other intersect and impact teaching. In addition we will introduce you to the common teaching tools: Brightspace, Zoom, Kaltura, TurnitIn, Google Drive, iClicker, ArcGIS online and others. August 25th | 9:00am - 9:50am REGISTER HERE
Designed for faculty new to using 91±¬ÁÏ’s LMS Brightspace, this orientation will provide you with an overview of the layout, commonly used tools, and recommendations to help get you started.  If you are familiar with Brightspace, but have specific questions about your course, we recommend setting up a one-on-one consultation with our faculty support specialists […]
Questions about how best to organize your syllabus? Want to know about using video in your Brightspace course? Eager to learn more about teaching at 91±¬ÁÏ? Our team has designated time to welcome those new to teaching at 91±¬ÁÏ and meet one-on-one to discuss anything teaching related!  August 25th | 11:00am - 12:30pm REGISTER HERE
Active Learning Classrooms (ALCs) are wonderful spaces to teach in, but it is important that you feel prepared to use the space and resources effectively.  This interactive, hands-on workshop is designed to give you concrete, immediately applicable strategies to make the most of your ALC, without wasting a moment. Here's what you'll gain: Hands-on Experience: […]
Explore the range of classroom spaces available at 91±¬ÁÏ - both traditional and innovative - while we tour different buildings, classrooms and resources and simultaneously learn about the campus. Due to low registration, this workshop has been cancelled. If you would like to tour your classroom(s), please contact MEDIA SERVICES to schedule a guided in-person orientation.
Navigate Office Navigate is 91±¬ÁÏ's early alert system. This overview will introduce faculty to Navigate and recommended use of the tool to support student success. August 25th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Ferland Center, Room 106 (PLEASE NOTE: This is across campus from FERNALD HALL where CITL is located) REGISTER HERE Questions? Email um.navigate@maine.edu
A well-crafted syllabus can be a powerful tool that sets the stage for student success, classroom norms, performance expectations and student engagement. Research suggests that the tone and content of a course syllabus can directly affect students’ perception of instruction, the choice to pursue a subsequent major, and student-faculty interactions. We will use evidence-based approaches […]
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 alternative approaches […]
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. Space is limited! August 26th […]
New Faculty - Computer Assignment and Orientation Session: Lord Hall Rm 100 Providing one-on-one consultations on August 26th between 1:00pm - 4:00pm During these sessions we will: Ensure you can successfully login to the device Assist with connecting to Eduroam wireless network Familiarize you with UMS Application Catalog and Device Updates Install, connect, and print to […]
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? This workshop is designed to […]
