• Grading Conference Keynote (in-person viewing optional)

    Alternative Grading Mini-CoP
    Hybrid Event

    Explore the landscape of alternative grading approaches at the 2025 Grading Conference bookended by meetings with colleagues to discuss the conference and findings.  In-person Meeting Dates: June 9th and June 16th from 1:00-3:00pm Optional in-person streaming of Keynote speakers: June 11-13th 2025 from 12:00pm-2:00pm

  • Alternative Grading Mini-CoP: Meeting #2

    Alternative Grading Mini-CoP
    Hybrid Event

    Explore the landscape of alternative grading approaches at the 2025 Grading Conference bookended by meetings with colleagues to discuss the conference and findings.  In-person Meeting Dates: June 9th and June 16th from 1:00-3:00pm Optional in-person streaming of Keynote speakers: June 11-13th 2025 from 12:00pm-2:00pm

  • An overview of Brightspace – Virtual Workshop

    Virtual Event

    Designed for faculty new to using 91¸£Àû’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 […]

  • An overview of Brightspace

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    Designed for faculty new to using 91¸£Àû’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 […]

  • (Virtual) Orientation to Brightspace

    Virtual Event

    Designed for faculty new to using 91¸£Àû’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 […]

  • Lunch-and-learn session: The current conversation about AI in teaching and learning

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    Artificial intelligences continues to rapidly change how we teach and learn in higher education. Join us for a lunch-and-learn session and an open discussion about the evolving role of AI in academia.   We will explore how, when and why AI is shaping classrooms, curricula, and engagement. Bring your questions, share your success stories, and collaborate […]

  • New Faculty Orientation

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    New Faculty Orientation is a two-day event held in mid-August to welcome new faculty to 91¸£Àû, 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¸£Àû Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost. […]

  • Tools and platforms for New Faculty

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    Get oriented to the digital instructional ecosystem of 91¸£Àû 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

  • An overview of Brightspace

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    Designed for faculty new to using 91¸£Àû’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 […]

  • New to teaching Q&A drop-in

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    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!   August 25th | 11:00am - 12:30pm REGISTER HERE

  • Teaching in Active Learning Classrooms

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    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: […]

  • Teaching @ 91¸£Àû -A classroom tour and overview

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    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. 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.