BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning X-ORIGINAL-URL:/citl X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T110000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250726T133822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193107Z UID:10001607-1762164000-1762167600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Teaching with AI - A Practical Guide To a New Era of Human Learning DESCRIPTION:This fall CITL will continue the conversations about AI in teaching and learning with a Community of Practice designed either for faculty who are beginning to apply AI in their teaching as well as those looking for structured time to reflect\, experiment\, and deepen their practice. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take your next step\, this community provides space to build confidence\, share ideas\, and translate emerging insights into meaningful classroom strategies.  \nMeets weekly on Mondays at 10:00am -11:00am starting September 15th.   \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE \nHybrid participation can be accommodated if required\, in person is preferred. URL:/citl/event/teaching-with-ai-a-practical-guide-to-a-new-era-of-human-learning/2025-11-03/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/AI.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T134500 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250817T152300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T155809Z UID:10001646-1762259400-1762263900@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Teaching Observation Partnership (TOP) DESCRIPTION:Observe. Reflect. Connect. \nThe 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 is formative\, collaborative\, and fully faculty-driven—and that’s what makes it powerful. \nFall 2025 Cohort | Student Engagement and High Impact Practices \nAlternating Tuesdays from 12:30-1:45pm starting Sept 9th \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE URL:/citl/event/teaching-observation-partnership-top/2025-11-04/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Active Learning Teaching Strategies,CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/TOP-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250817T151700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T151700Z UID:10001641-1762344000-1762347600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Graduate student teaching & learning book discussion DESCRIPTION:Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto by Kevin Gannon\, historian and educational developer.  \nFive Biweekly Meetings starting September 10th \nWednesdays @ 12:00 – 1:00pm \nIn-person (virtual participation can be accommodated if required) \nElevate your teaching skills\, expand your understanding of teaching in higher education and connect with other interested graduate students.  Open to any and all graduate students – no teaching experience is required. The book will be provided to you at no cost.  \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE URL:/citl/event/graduate-student-teaching-learning-book-discussion/2025-11-05/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/radical-hope-book-cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T150000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20251028T201713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T162608Z UID:10001657-1762351200-1762354800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:(Virtual) Essential considerations for group work DESCRIPTION:Group work in courses requires intentional considerations and facilitation.  In this overview\, we will explore the key considerations in how to structure group projects\, establish norms and accountability\, and make group work equitable. \nWednesday\, November 5th | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Virtual Workshop \nDue to low registration\, this workshop has been canceled. URL:/citl/event/virtual-essential-considerations-for-group-work/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/10/Group-work.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T140000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250817T151253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T151253Z UID:10001632-1762434000-1762437600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Writing Cirlce DESCRIPTION:The SoTL Writing Circle is a new initiative designed to strengthen and expand faculty scholarship programming through a supportive\, semester-long writing community. Open to both new and experienced scholars of teaching and learning\, this program offers a structured space for faculty to develop\, draft\, and refine Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects—whether preparing an IRB for the first time or submitting a well-developed manuscript.  \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE URL:/citl/event/the-scholarship-of-teaching-learning-writing-cirlce/2025-11-06/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/Writing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T120000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250716T143041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193122Z UID:10001585-1762513200-1762516800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Teaching @ 91: Foundations for New Faculty DESCRIPTION:Launch your teaching journey at 91 with confidence\, connection\, and community. This welcoming\, semester-long program is designed specifically for recently hired faculty who are new to teaching at 91. Together\, we’ll explore our students\, institutional policies\, and the foundational practices of effective teaching. You’ll engage with real classroom scenarios\, build a personalized teaching development plan\, and gain a strong start in your academic career at 91. \nAlong the way\, you’ll connect with colleagues across campus\, reflect on your own teaching practice\, and discover the resources and support available to help you succeed—not just this semester\, but for years to come. \nAlternate Fridays from 11:00am – 12:00pm starting on September 12th* \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE \n*Optional Welcome Lunch on August 29th from 11:00am – 12:00pm in Fernald Hall\, Room 102 URL:/citl/event/teaching-umaine-foundations-for-new-faculty/2025-11-07/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/Foundations-NF.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T140000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250817T032003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T032417Z UID:10001620-1762520400-1762524000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Facilitating constructive dialogue in the classroom DESCRIPTION:In an era of increasing polarization and rapid change\, it is essential for faculty to learn to guide students from argument and towards constructive dialogue. This six-part series will support instructors in understanding constructive dialogue\, the importance of proper preparation for it in your courses\, as well as recognizing and responding to conflict.  Through practice\, reflection and discussion participants will expand their facilitation skills to support constructive dialogue.   \nAlternate Fridays @ 1:00-2:00pm starting September 26th. \nNote: The following 30 minutes (2:00-2:30) will be reserved for extended conversations and crowdsourcing challenges\, but not required for the program. \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE URL:/citl/event/facilitating-constructive-dialogue-in-the-classroom/2025-11-07/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Active Learning Teaching Strategies,CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/Dialogue-F25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T110000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250726T133822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193107Z UID:10001608-1762768800-1762772400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Teaching with AI - A Practical Guide To a New Era of Human Learning DESCRIPTION:This fall CITL will continue the conversations about AI in teaching and learning with a Community of Practice designed either for faculty who are beginning to apply AI in their teaching as well as those looking for structured time to reflect\, experiment\, and deepen their practice. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take your next step\, this community provides space to build confidence\, share ideas\, and translate emerging insights into meaningful classroom strategies.  \nMeets weekly on Mondays at 10:00am -11:00am starting September 15th.   \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE \nHybrid participation can be accommodated if required\, in person is preferred. URL:/citl/event/teaching-with-ai-a-practical-guide-to-a-new-era-of-human-learning/2025-11-10/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/AI.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T133000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250718T132527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193409Z UID:10001596-1762948800-1762954200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Graduate Teaching Academy 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-3/2025-11-12/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Grad Development,Graduate Teaching Academy,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/GTA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T120000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20251029T144523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T144726Z UID:10001658-1763031600-1763035200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:(Virtual) Want to save time grading? Feeling challenged by AI and assessments? Learn how Gradescope can help. DESCRIPTION:Gradescope was designed to allow faculty to include more diverse assessments with improved feedback while saving time on grading.  It provides capacity in larger classes where assessments beyond multiple choice can be challenging at scale. However\, for any size class it can improve the efficiency and quality of your grading for both paper (e.g. in class quizzes or exams\, worksheets\, reflections) or online assessments. During this overview\, we will walk through the tool and discuss how you can save time with grading\, expand your assessment types and improve feedback and learning data. \nThursday\, November 13th | 11:00am – 12:00pm | Virtual Workshop \nREGISTER HERE URL:/citl/event/virtual-want-to-save-time-grading-feeling-challenged-by-ai-and-assessments-learn-how-gradescope-can-help/ CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Educational Tech,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/gradescope.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T140000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250817T151253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T151253Z UID:10001633-1763038800-1763042400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Writing Cirlce DESCRIPTION:The SoTL Writing Circle is a new initiative designed to strengthen and expand faculty scholarship programming through a supportive\, semester-long writing community. Open to both new and experienced scholars of teaching and learning\, this program offers a structured space for faculty to develop\, draft\, and refine Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects—whether preparing an IRB for the first time or submitting a well-developed manuscript.  \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE URL:/citl/event/the-scholarship-of-teaching-learning-writing-cirlce/2025-11-13/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/Writing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T110000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250726T133822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193107Z UID:10001609-1763373600-1763377200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Teaching with AI - A Practical Guide To a New Era of Human Learning DESCRIPTION:This fall CITL will continue the conversations about AI in teaching and learning with a Community of Practice designed either for faculty who are beginning to apply AI in their teaching as well as those looking for structured time to reflect\, experiment\, and deepen their practice. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take your next step\, this community provides space to build confidence\, share ideas\, and translate emerging insights into meaningful classroom strategies.  \nMeets weekly on Mondays at 10:00am -11:00am starting September 15th.   \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE \nHybrid participation can be accommodated if required\, in person is preferred. URL:/citl/event/teaching-with-ai-a-practical-guide-to-a-new-era-of-human-learning/2025-11-17/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/AI.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20251029T145247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T204531Z UID:10001659-1763380800-1763384400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:(In-Person) Four factors every instructor should C.A.R.E. about: Designing for student engagement DESCRIPTION:What does it really mean when students seem “disengaged”? In this workshop\, we’ll look beyond assumptions to explore four key considerations—Capacity\, Attention\, Relevance\, & Essentials—that shape how today’s learners show up for class. Participants will leave with deeper insight and practical ways to design learning experiences that honor students’ realities and foster genuine connection. \nMonday\, November 17th | 12:00-1:00pm | In-person  \nREGISTER HERE \nThis program was developed for 91 faculty and staff in response to ideas and insights that emerged from the Navigating the Shifting Landscapes of Higher Education discussion series.  URL:/citl/event/in-person-four-factors-every-instructor-should-c-a-r-e-about-designing-for-student-engagement/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/10/C.A.R.E.-factors.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T134500 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250817T152300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T155809Z UID:10001647-1763469000-1763473500@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Teaching Observation Partnership (TOP) DESCRIPTION:Observe. Reflect. Connect. \nThe 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 is formative\, collaborative\, and fully faculty-driven—and that’s what makes it powerful. \nFall 2025 Cohort | Student Engagement and High Impact Practices \nAlternating Tuesdays from 12:30-1:45pm starting Sept 9th \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE URL:/citl/event/teaching-observation-partnership-top/2025-11-18/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Active Learning Teaching Strategies,CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/TOP-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20251029T153420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155511Z UID:10001660-1763474400-1763478000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:(Virtual) Title II information session: What does this mean for course content? DESCRIPTION:Updates to Title II of the American with Disabilities Act go into effect next spring. In this session we will provide guidance on digital accessibility of course materials and instructional spaces. We will also discuss what these changes mean for your course content\, share how the UMS will support these changes\, and explore the support  available to you. \nTuesday\, November 18th | 2:00-3:00pm | Virtual \nREGISTER HERE URL:/citl/event/virtual-title-ii-information-session-what-does-this-mean-for-course-content/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Accessibility,CITL Workshops,Educational Tech,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/10/Title-II-ADA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T133000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250718T132527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193409Z UID:10001597-1763555400-1763559000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Graduate Teaching Academy 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-3/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Grad Development,Graduate Teaching Academy,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/GTA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T140000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250817T151253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T151253Z UID:10001634-1763643600-1763647200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Writing Cirlce DESCRIPTION:The SoTL Writing Circle is a new initiative designed to strengthen and expand faculty scholarship programming through a supportive\, semester-long writing community. Open to both new and experienced scholars of teaching and learning\, this program offers a structured space for faculty to develop\, draft\, and refine Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects—whether preparing an IRB for the first time or submitting a well-developed manuscript.  \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE URL:/citl/event/the-scholarship-of-teaching-learning-writing-cirlce/2025-11-20/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/Writing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250716T143041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193122Z UID:10001586-1763722800-1763726400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Teaching @ 91: Foundations for New Faculty DESCRIPTION:Launch your teaching journey at 91 with confidence\, connection\, and community. This welcoming\, semester-long program is designed specifically for recently hired faculty who are new to teaching at 91. Together\, we’ll explore our students\, institutional policies\, and the foundational practices of effective teaching. You’ll engage with real classroom scenarios\, build a personalized teaching development plan\, and gain a strong start in your academic career at 91. \nAlong the way\, you’ll connect with colleagues across campus\, reflect on your own teaching practice\, and discover the resources and support available to help you succeed—not just this semester\, but for years to come. \nAlternate Fridays from 11:00am – 12:00pm starting on September 12th* \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE \n*Optional Welcome Lunch on August 29th from 11:00am – 12:00pm in Fernald Hall\, Room 102 URL:/citl/event/teaching-umaine-foundations-for-new-faculty/2025-11-21/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/Foundations-NF.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T140000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250817T032003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T032417Z UID:10001621-1763730000-1763733600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Facilitating constructive dialogue in the classroom DESCRIPTION:In an era of increasing polarization and rapid change\, it is essential for faculty to learn to guide students from argument and towards constructive dialogue. This six-part series will support instructors in understanding constructive dialogue\, the importance of proper preparation for it in your courses\, as well as recognizing and responding to conflict.  Through practice\, reflection and discussion participants will expand their facilitation skills to support constructive dialogue.   \nAlternate Fridays @ 1:00-2:00pm starting September 26th. \nNote: The following 30 minutes (2:00-2:30) will be reserved for extended conversations and crowdsourcing challenges\, but not required for the program. \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE URL:/citl/event/facilitating-constructive-dialogue-in-the-classroom/2025-11-21/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Active Learning Teaching Strategies,CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/Dialogue-F25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T110000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250726T133822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193107Z UID:10001610-1763978400-1763982000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Teaching with AI - A Practical Guide To a New Era of Human Learning DESCRIPTION:This fall CITL will continue the conversations about AI in teaching and learning with a Community of Practice designed either for faculty who are beginning to apply AI in their teaching as well as those looking for structured time to reflect\, experiment\, and deepen their practice. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take your next step\, this community provides space to build confidence\, share ideas\, and translate emerging insights into meaningful classroom strategies.  \nMeets weekly on Mondays at 10:00am -11:00am starting September 15th.   \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE \nHybrid participation can be accommodated if required\, in person is preferred. URL:/citl/event/teaching-with-ai-a-practical-guide-to-a-new-era-of-human-learning/2025-11-24/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/AI.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T134500 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250817T152300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T155809Z UID:10001648-1764678600-1764683100@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Teaching Observation Partnership (TOP) DESCRIPTION:Observe. Reflect. Connect. \nThe 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 is formative\, collaborative\, and fully faculty-driven—and that’s what makes it powerful. \nFall 2025 Cohort | Student Engagement and High Impact Practices \nAlternating Tuesdays from 12:30-1:45pm starting Sept 9th \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE URL:/citl/event/teaching-observation-partnership-top/2025-12-02/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Active Learning Teaching Strategies,CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/TOP-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250817T151253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T151253Z UID:10001635-1764853200-1764856800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Writing Cirlce DESCRIPTION:The SoTL Writing Circle is a new initiative designed to strengthen and expand faculty scholarship programming through a supportive\, semester-long writing community. Open to both new and experienced scholars of teaching and learning\, this program offers a structured space for faculty to develop\, draft\, and refine Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects—whether preparing an IRB for the first time or submitting a well-developed manuscript.  \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE URL:/citl/event/the-scholarship-of-teaching-learning-writing-cirlce/2025-12-04/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/Writing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T120000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250716T143041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193122Z UID:10001587-1764932400-1764936000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Teaching @ 91: Foundations for New Faculty DESCRIPTION:Launch your teaching journey at 91 with confidence\, connection\, and community. This welcoming\, semester-long program is designed specifically for recently hired faculty who are new to teaching at 91. Together\, we’ll explore our students\, institutional policies\, and the foundational practices of effective teaching. You’ll engage with real classroom scenarios\, build a personalized teaching development plan\, and gain a strong start in your academic career at 91. \nAlong the way\, you’ll connect with colleagues across campus\, reflect on your own teaching practice\, and discover the resources and support available to help you succeed—not just this semester\, but for years to come. \nAlternate Fridays from 11:00am – 12:00pm starting on September 12th* \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE \n*Optional Welcome Lunch on August 29th from 11:00am – 12:00pm in Fernald Hall\, Room 102 URL:/citl/event/teaching-umaine-foundations-for-new-faculty/2025-12-05/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/Foundations-NF.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T140000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250817T032003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T032417Z UID:10001622-1764939600-1764943200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Facilitating constructive dialogue in the classroom DESCRIPTION:In an era of increasing polarization and rapid change\, it is essential for faculty to learn to guide students from argument and towards constructive dialogue. This six-part series will support instructors in understanding constructive dialogue\, the importance of proper preparation for it in your courses\, as well as recognizing and responding to conflict.  Through practice\, reflection and discussion participants will expand their facilitation skills to support constructive dialogue.   \nAlternate Fridays @ 1:00-2:00pm starting September 26th. \nNote: The following 30 minutes (2:00-2:30) will be reserved for extended conversations and crowdsourcing challenges\, but not required for the program. \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE URL:/citl/event/facilitating-constructive-dialogue-in-the-classroom/2025-12-05/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Active Learning Teaching Strategies,CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/Dialogue-F25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T110000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250726T133822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193107Z UID:10001611-1765188000-1765191600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Teaching with AI - A Practical Guide To a New Era of Human Learning DESCRIPTION:This fall CITL will continue the conversations about AI in teaching and learning with a Community of Practice designed either for faculty who are beginning to apply AI in their teaching as well as those looking for structured time to reflect\, experiment\, and deepen their practice. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take your next step\, this community provides space to build confidence\, share ideas\, and translate emerging insights into meaningful classroom strategies.  \nMeets weekly on Mondays at 10:00am -11:00am starting September 15th.   \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE \nHybrid participation can be accommodated if required\, in person is preferred. URL:/citl/event/teaching-with-ai-a-practical-guide-to-a-new-era-of-human-learning/2025-12-08/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/AI.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T110000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20251215T151719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T151720Z UID:10001612-1765188000-1765191600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Teaching with AI - A Practical Guide To a New Era of Human Learning DESCRIPTION:This fall CITL will continue the conversations about AI in teaching and learning with a Community of Practice designed either for faculty who are beginning to apply AI in their teaching as well as those looking for structured time to reflect\, experiment\, and deepen their practice. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take your next step\, this community provides space to build confidence\, share ideas\, and translate emerging insights into meaningful classroom strategies.  \nMeets weekly on Mondays at 10:00am -11:00am starting September 15th.   \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE \nHybrid participation can be accommodated if required\, in person is preferred. URL:/citl/event/teaching-with-ai-a-practical-guide-to-a-new-era-of-human-learning-2/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/AI.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T134500 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20251215T151755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T151755Z UID:10001649-1765283400-1765287900@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Teaching Observation Partnership (TOP) DESCRIPTION:Observe. Reflect. Connect. \nThe 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 is formative\, collaborative\, and fully faculty-driven—and that’s what makes it powerful. \nFall 2025 Cohort | Student Engagement and High Impact Practices \nAlternating Tuesdays from 12:30-1:45pm starting Sept 9th \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE URL:/citl/event/teaching-observation-partnership-top-2/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Active Learning Teaching Strategies,CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/TOP-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T133000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250718T132527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193409Z UID:10001598-1765368000-1765373400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Graduate Teaching Academy 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-3/2025-12-10/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Grad Development,Graduate Teaching Academy,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/GTA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T133000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20251215T151822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T151823Z UID:10001599-1765368000-1765373400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Graduate Teaching Academy 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-3-2/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Grad Development,Graduate Teaching Academy,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/GTA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201106 CREATED:20250817T151253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T151253Z UID:10001636-1765458000-1765461600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Writing Cirlce DESCRIPTION:The SoTL Writing Circle is a new initiative designed to strengthen and expand faculty scholarship programming through a supportive\, semester-long writing community. Open to both new and experienced scholars of teaching and learning\, this program offers a structured space for faculty to develop\, draft\, and refine Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects—whether preparing an IRB for the first time or submitting a well-developed manuscript.  \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE URL:/citl/event/the-scholarship-of-teaching-learning-writing-cirlce/2025-12-11/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/Writing.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR