BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning X-ORIGINAL-URL:/citl X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T133000 DTSTAMP:20260610T093629 CREATED:20240507T184724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T164402Z UID:10001370-1725451200-1725456600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Graduate Teaching Academy DESCRIPTION:The Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) is a semester-long learning community for those interested in preparing for careers that involve teaching\, inside and outside of academia. The GTA\, which is open to ALL graduate students and post-docs\, is a place for learning about effective teaching practices and strategies\, connecting with peers\, and developing your own understandings about the purpose of higher education. \n  URL:/citl/event/graduate-teaching-academy-2/2024-09-04/ CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Grad Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2023/08/GTA-logo-on-CITL-webpage-e1722266805814.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T143000 DTSTAMP:20260610T093629 CREATED:20240717T162922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190623Z UID:10001420-1725541200-1725546600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Alternative Assessments: Inclusive\, authentic and engaging ways to measure student learning DESCRIPTION:In-Person\n\n \nAuthentic assessment goes beyond traditional methods by emphasizing real-world applications and relevance\, enabling students to see the direct connection between their learning and future endeavors. This session will explore practical approaches for faculty to implement varied and effective assessment techniques while considering time constraints and feasibility. Participants will gain valuable insights and concrete ideas to enhance student engagement\, motivation\, and learning outcomes through authentic assessment practices. \nWe are no longer accepting registrations for this event.  Email citlworkshop@maine.edu with any questions.  URL:/citl/event/alternative-assessments-inclusive-authentic-and-engaging-ways-to-measure-student-learning/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Faculty Development,Grad Development,Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T100000 DTSTAMP:20260610T093629 CREATED:20240717T162517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T124435Z UID:10001419-1725613200-1725616800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning in the US Classroom - a breakfast discussion DESCRIPTION:In-Person\n\n \nJoin us for an insightful discussion aimed at international graduate students and faculty new to teaching in the US. Explore the distinct dynamics of teaching and learning in US higher education compared to international settings. Gain valuable insights into student expectations\, classroom interactions\, and educational methodologies that vary across different cultural and institutional contexts.  \nBased on interest\, subsequent discussions may be scheduled.  \nCoffee\, tea and light refreshments will be provided. \nWe are no longer accepting registrations for this discussion. Questions? Email citlworkshop@maine.edu URL:/citl/event/us-classroom/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Faculty Development,Grad Development,Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T120000 DTSTAMP:20260610T093629 CREATED:20240718T152011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T152012Z UID:10001099-1725620400-1725624000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Teaching at 91±¬ÁÏ for New Faculty - First Meeting! DESCRIPTION:Together\, explore and learn about 91±¬ÁÏ’s students\, policies\, and develop a strong foundation of teaching skills through the exploration of case studies and actual scenarios from the classroom.  In parallel we will work on developing your teaching development plan to help guide your teaching goals at 91±¬ÁÏ. A great way to meet colleagues and learn more about 91±¬ÁÏ\, teaching\, and your own professional development. \n  URL:/citl/event/teaching-at-umaine-for-new-faculty-2/ CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2023/12/Classroom-Image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T163000 DTSTAMP:20260610T093629 CREATED:20240717T163143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T152156Z UID:10001421-1725634800-1725640200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Essential considerations for using groups effectively DESCRIPTION:In-Person\n\n \nThis session will empower faculty to effectively utilize group work as a tool for enhancing student engagement\, fostering teamwork skills\, and deepening learning outcomes. Participants will gain practical strategies for gaining student buy-in\, implementing equitable assessment practices\, and cultivating a sense of interdependence among group members. \nWe are no longer accepting registrations for this event. Questions? Email citlworkshop@maine.edu URL:/citl/event/essential-considerations-for-using-groups-effectively/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Faculty Development,Grad Development,Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T110000 DTSTAMP:20260610T093629 CREATED:20240718T192408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T192408Z UID:10001429-1725876000-1725879600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:CITL SoTL Fellows DESCRIPTION:Bi-weekly meetings for our 24-25 SoTL Fellows. \nApplications are currently closed. \nLearn more about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning URL:/citl/event/citl-sotl-fellows/2024-09-09/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T160000 DTSTAMP:20260610T093629 CREATED:20240507T182837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T151552Z UID:10001167-1725894000-1725897600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Teaching Observation Partnership (TOP) For Large Enrollment Course DESCRIPTION:Instructors observing others teach is a rich and informative experience that leads to new ideas\, approaches and connections. The goal of this partnership is to increase conversations about teaching and build a teaching-focused community.  \n\n\n\nThrough respectful dialogue and reflective discussions\, this community will refine their instructional practices\, experiment with innovative teaching methods\, and foster professional growth. This program is entirely formative\, non-evaluative\, and voluntary   URL:/citl/event/teaching-observation-partnership-top-for-large-enrollment-course/2024-09-09/ CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2023/12/Untitled-presentation-1-e1702316919631.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T150000 DTSTAMP:20260610T093629 CREATED:20240726T165816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T170100Z UID:10001438-1725976800-1725980400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The status of ChatGPT and AI right now. DESCRIPTION:In-Person\n\n \nThis workshop is part of a series of workshops\, discussions\, and course design sessions focused on AI in higher education. Register for any or all of them below. \n  \n  \n\nSeptember 10: The status of ChatGPT and AI right now. \nSeptember 24: AI and your discipline – prepare your students to succeed. \nOctober 8: Determine your AI philosophy & put it in your syllabus. \nOctober 22: Where do I start? Use AI to reclaim your time.  \nNovember 5: Generate explicit AI guidelines for assignments. \nNovember 19: Guide students in the use of AI to help them learn.  \nDecember 3: Design your own a classbot or virtual TA. \nOctober 1: Course Design Session Re-evaluate your course learning outcomes in light of generative AI \nNovember 12: Course Design Session Re-evaluate your assessment approaches in light of generative AI \nDecember 10: Course Design Session Re-evaluate your learning activities in light of generative AI URL:/citl/event/the-status-of-chatgpt-and-ai-right-now/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development,Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T133000 DTSTAMP:20260610T093629 CREATED:20240507T184724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T164402Z UID:10001371-1726660800-1726666200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Graduate Teaching Academy DESCRIPTION:The Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) is a semester-long learning community for those interested in preparing for careers that involve teaching\, inside and outside of academia. The GTA\, which is open to ALL graduate students and post-docs\, is a place for learning about effective teaching practices and strategies\, connecting with peers\, and developing your own understandings about the purpose of higher education. \n  URL:/citl/event/graduate-teaching-academy-2/2024-09-18/ CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Grad Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2023/08/GTA-logo-on-CITL-webpage-e1722266805814.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T120000 DTSTAMP:20260610T093629 CREATED:20240506T181910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T163630Z UID:10001101-1726830000-1726833600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Teaching at 91±¬ÁÏ for New Faculty DESCRIPTION:Together\, explore and learn about 91±¬ÁÏ’s students\, policies\, and develop a strong foundation of teaching skills through the exploration of case studies and actual scenarios from the classroom.  In parallel we will work on developing your teaching development plan to help guide your teaching goals at 91±¬ÁÏ. A great way to meet colleagues and learn more about 91±¬ÁÏ\, teaching\, and your own professional development. \n  URL:/citl/event/teaching-at-umaine-for-new-faculty/2024-09-20/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2023/12/Classroom-Image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T110000 DTSTAMP:20260610T093629 CREATED:20240718T192408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T192408Z UID:10001430-1727085600-1727089200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:CITL SoTL Fellows DESCRIPTION:Bi-weekly meetings for our 24-25 SoTL Fellows. \nApplications are currently closed. \nLearn more about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning URL:/citl/event/citl-sotl-fellows/2024-09-23/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T160000 DTSTAMP:20260610T093629 CREATED:20240507T182837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T151552Z UID:10001169-1727103600-1727107200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Teaching Observation Partnership (TOP) For Large Enrollment Course DESCRIPTION:Instructors observing others teach is a rich and informative experience that leads to new ideas\, approaches and connections. The goal of this partnership is to increase conversations about teaching and build a teaching-focused community.  \n\n\n\nThrough respectful dialogue and reflective discussions\, this community will refine their instructional practices\, experiment with innovative teaching methods\, and foster professional growth. This program is entirely formative\, non-evaluative\, and voluntary   URL:/citl/event/teaching-observation-partnership-top-for-large-enrollment-course/2024-09-23/ CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2023/12/Untitled-presentation-1-e1702316919631.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T150000 DTSTAMP:20260610T093629 CREATED:20240726T170128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T170128Z UID:10001439-1727186400-1727190000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:AI and your discipline – prepare your students to succeed. DESCRIPTION:In-Person\n\n \nThis workshop is part of a series of workshops\, discussions\, and course design sessions focused on AI in higher education. Register for any or all of them below. \n  \n  \n\nSeptember 10: The status of ChatGPT and AI right now. \nSeptember 24: AI and your discipline – prepare your students to succeed. \nOctober 8: Determine your AI philosophy & put it in your syllabus. \nOctober 22: Where do I start? Use AI to reclaim your time.  \nNovember 5: Generate explicit AI guidelines for assignments. \nNovember 19: Guide students in the use of AI to help them learn.  \nDecember 3: Design your own a classbot or virtual TA. \nOctober 1: Course Design Session Re-evaluate your course learning outcomes in light of generative AI \nNovember 12: Course Design Session Re-evaluate your assessment approaches in light of generative AI \nDecember 10: Course Design Session Re-evaluate your learning activities in light of generative AI URL:/citl/event/ai-and-your-discipline-prepare-your-students-to-succeed/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development,Teaching END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR