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SUMMARY:New to teaching Q&A drop-in
DESCRIPTION: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¸£Àû? Our team has designated time to welcome those new to teaching at 91¸£Àû and meet one-on-one to discuss anything teaching related!   \nAugust 25th | 11:00am – 12:30pm \nREGISTER HERE
URL:/citl/event/new-to-teaching-qa-drop-in/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T153000
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CREATED:20250708T130721Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching in Active Learning Classrooms
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nThis interactive\, hands-on workshop is designed to give you concrete\, immediately applicable strategies to make the most of your ALC\, without wasting a moment. \nHere’s what you’ll gain: \n\nHands-on Experience: You’ll experience active learning as a student\, so you can immediately see how strategies like gallery walks\, jigsaws\, and think-pair-share will work in your own classroom.\nEffective Group Work: Discover and practice inclusive and equitable strategies for group work and discussions.\nPractical Assessment Tools: Learn to design in-class activities that effectively assess student learning in an active environment.\nTroubleshooting & Best Practices: Navigate the strengths and challenges of different active learning approaches.\n\nNew and experienced ALC faculty are encouraged to join!  \nNOTE: This orientation to teaching in an ALCs will be held in  Ferland Room 337. This is an active learning classroom in Ferland the new Engineering building\, NOT Fernald\, where CITL is located. \nAugust 25th | 1:00pm – 3:30pm \nREGISTER HERE
URL:/citl/event/orientation-to-teaching-in-active-learning-classrooms/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T133000
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CREATED:20250708T155805Z
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UID:10001571-1756128600-1756134000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Teaching @ 91¸£Àû -A classroom tour and overview
DESCRIPTION:Explore the range of classroom spaces available at 91¸£Àû – both traditional and innovative – while we tour different buildings\, classrooms and resources and simultaneously learn about the campus. \nDue 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.
URL:/citl/event/umaine-a-classroom-tour-and-discussion-of-culture/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T105000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154104
CREATED:20250708T154741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193653Z
UID:10001570-1756198800-1756205400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:A syllabus worth reading
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nWe will use evidence-based approaches to collaboratively review and improve your syllabus\, making small meaningful changes. Please bring a draft of your syllabus to this workshop (even if incomplete). \nThis session is open to all faculty and graduate students seeking to make their syllabi more effective and student-centered. \nAugust 26th | 9:00am – 10:50am \nREGISTER HERE
URL:/citl/event/a-syllabus-worth-reading/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T120000
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CREATED:20250715T230033Z
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UID:10001578-1756206000-1756209600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Preparing your first day in class
DESCRIPTION: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 to foster a genuine learning community. Leave with practical ways to make a memorable and impactful first day. \nThis session is open to all faculty and graduate students seeking to make their first day a success. \nAugust 26th | 11:00am – 12:00pm \nREGISTER HERE
URL:/citl/event/preparing-your-first-day-in-class/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T153000
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CREATED:20250708T164345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193641Z
UID:10001572-1756213200-1756222200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Understanding how we learn to be a better teacher - for graduate teaching assistants
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAugust 26th | 1:00pm – 3:30pm \nThis event will be in FEEDC 337  – an active learning classroom \nREGISTER HERE
URL:/citl/event/understanding-how-we-learn-to-be-a-better-teacher/
LOCATION:FEEDC 337
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Grad Development,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T133000
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CREATED:20250718T132059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193558Z
UID:10001589-1756296000-1756301400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Graduate Teaching Academy welcome & orientation
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. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE GTA \n 
URL:/citl/event/graduate-teaching-academy-welcome-orientation/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Grad Development,Graduate Teaching Academy,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T143000
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CREATED:20250708T171459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193536Z
UID:10001575-1756386000-1756391400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:How to use student response systems like iClicker in your classroom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive workshop where we will model creative\, effective ways to use student response systems\, from iClicker to paper voting cards\, to engage students in learning\, improve critical thinking\, help build community\, and perhaps most important – revitalize your lecture. Whether you are new to teaching or in search of inspiration – come and explore how you may be able to bring opportunities for meaningful interactions into your lectures.  \nAugust 28th | 1:00pm – 2:30pm \nREGISTER HERE
URL:/citl/event/using-iclicker-in-the-classroom/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154104
CREATED:20250716T130454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193441Z
UID:10001579-1756465200-1756468800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Teaching at 91¸£Àû  - A learning community for new faculty - initial meeting
DESCRIPTION:To kick off this Community of Practice\, we will host lunch for our initial meeting\, learn about the goals and structure of the CoP and discuss what to expect during the first week for classes. \nCoP overview: Together\, explore and learn about 91¸£Àû’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¸£Àû. A great way to meet colleagues and learn more about 91¸£Àû\, teaching\, and your own professional development. \nAugust\, 29th | 11:00am – 12:00pm \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
URL:/citl/event/teaching-at-umaine-a-learning-community-for-new-faculty-initial-meeting/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154104
CREATED:20250708T172616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T205753Z
UID:10001576-1756476000-1756479600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Teaching in the US Classroom - a discussion for international faculty and graduate teaching assistants
DESCRIPTION:An In-person Workshop geared toward our international faculty and graduate teaching assistants \nDue to low registration\, this event has been cancelled. 
URL:/citl/event/teaching-in-the-us-classroom-a-discussion-for-international-faculty-and-graduate-teaching-assistants/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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