• Graduate Teaching Academy welcome & orientation

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    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 […]

  • (Virtual) Brightspace Gradebook features

    Virtual Event

    The gradebook in Brightspace is often the last thought when building your course but we know that thinking about it early, and understanding how it works can save time in […]

  • Setting up iClicker in your Brightspace course

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    91¸£Àû has an institutional license for iClicker, meaning faculty can use these tools in classrooms without any additional fees to students or hardware purchases. This session will focus on how […]

  • How to use student response systems like iClicker in your classroom

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    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 […]

  • PARTNER EVENT: Orientation to Accommodate

    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    Introduction to Student Accessibility Services and the Accommodate System In this session, new faculty will receive an overview of Student Accessibility Services, the office responsible for determining academic accommodations. They will also […]

  • Graduate Teaching Academy

    Graduate Teaching Academy
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    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 […]

  • Teaching Observation Partnership (TOP)

    Teaching Observation Partnership (TOP)
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    Observe. Reflect. Connect. The Teaching Observation Partnership (TOP) is a semester-long faculty learning community designed to spark new insights into your teaching through peer observation and reflective dialogue. This program […]

  • Graduate student teaching & learning book discussion

    Graduate student teaching & learning book discussion
    102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

    Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto by Kevin Gannon, historian and educational developer.  Five Biweekly Meetings starting September 10th Wednesdays @ 12:00 - 1:00pm In-person (virtual participation can be accommodated if required) Elevate your teaching skills, expand your understanding of teaching in higher education and connect with other interested graduate students.  Open to any and all […]