Beyond “Any Thoughts?” (In-Person)

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

Simple strategies for better classroom discussions. Good classroom discussions rarely happen by accident. In this interactive session, you��셪l experience practical ways to structure discussion, explore strategies for getting more students into the conversation, and consider the skills students need to participate well. You��셪l leave with approaches you can adapt to your own courses right away. […]

Alternative Grading Approaches – Community of Practice (In-Person)

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

Explore six distinct alternative grading frameworks��봧ncluding specifications, standards-based, labor-based, and contract grading��봡esigned to make course assessment more meaningful, equitable, and transparent. Over six one-hour meetings, we will discover how alternative grading models directly mitigate AI misuse while satisfying Title II compliance by focusing squarely on measurable learning outcomes. Supported by light pre-work and discipline-specific examples, […]