In this training, we will take an in-depth look at quizzes, tests, and SafeAssign in Blackboard. You will learn how to make and grade assignments, create and edit online exams, and work with SafeAssign to check for plagiarism in your student’s written work. It is strongly recommended the participants have attended an Intro to Blackboard […]
Why is group work so hard? Having our students work collaboratively in our courses is an effective way to increase engagement and learning. Yet, many faculty and students dislike group work. Designing and implementing group work requires considerations of many factors. We will discuss the merits of collaborative learning, different types of collaborative learning and […]
Research supports that opportunities for student-teacher, student-student interaction improve performance and retention in online learning environments. Join CITL staff and instructional designers as we discuss when, why and how to create community and collaboration in your online courses. We will share strategies and tools for synchronous and asynchronous community building. Register here
Every Sunday, starting September 15, will be the Writing Group meeting of the Stodder Academic. It will be in room 57 from 3-5pm. It is open to *all UMaine graduate students.* The purpose of the group is to dedicate time every week to work on your various academic writing projects (thesis, dissertation, manuscript, term paper, […]
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!
Zoom is a web conferencing software available to the entire University of Maine community. Faculty can use Zoom in their teaching to manage the synchronous components of their online courses, hold virtual office hours, and promote virtual student collaboration. This workshop will support users interested in using Zoom in their teaching. We will explore how […]
Monday, September 9th, 10:00-11:30am Note: Registration for attendance is required. Register for the Part-time/Adjunct Faculty CoP here!
Presenting a collaboration between the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and the Rising Tide Center: When: Tuesday, October 1st, 2-4 pm Where: 102 Fernald Hall Join us for a working discussion of student identity and learn about small and powerful ways you can build an inclusive and dynamic […]
Thursday, October 3rd, 10:00-11:30am Note: Registration for attendance is required. Register for the Active Learning CoP here!
