ChatGPT Teaching Labs: Five Hands-On Workshop Series (In-person)
102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono
Graduate Student Teaching & Learning Book Discussion (In-person)
102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono
Week of Events
Monday, October 19, 2026
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October 19, 2026 -Alternative Grading Approaches – Community of Practice (In-Person)
Alternative Grading Approaches – Community of Practice (In-Person)
Explore six distinct alternative grading frameworks—including specifications, standards-based, labor-based, and contract grading—designed to make course assessment more meaningful, equitable, and transparent. Over six one-hour meetings, we will discover how alternative […]
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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October 20, 2026 -Title II Course Modification Studio (Hybrid)
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October 20, 2026 -Teaching Focus Hours (Hybrid)
Title II Course Modification Studio (Hybrid)
A hands-on, drop-in co-working space designed for faculty who want dedicated, protected time to work on their course design and digital accessibility updates. Whether you are currently participating in the […]
Teaching Focus Hours (Hybrid)
Quiet, protected co-working time to make progress on your class prep. Need uninterrupted time to finish course prep, draft rubrics, or get through grading? Teaching Focus Hours offers a dedicated, […]
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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October 21, 2026 -ChatGPT Teaching Labs: Five Hands-On Workshop Series (In-person)
ChatGPT Teaching Labs: Five Hands-On Workshop Series (In-person)
This 5-part series is for instructors who want dedicated work time to work with ChatGPT to build out aspects of their course. Each session is a structured working studio where faculty revise their own course materials and receive peer feedback. Teaching labs are Wednesdays from 12:00-1:30, if you are interested and cannot commit to the […]
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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October 22, 2026 -Graduate Student Teaching & Learning Book Discussion (In-person)
Graduate Student Teaching & Learning Book Discussion (In-person)
Book that we will be reading is Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto by Kevin Gannon, historian and educational developer. Elevate your teaching skills, expand your understanding of teaching in higher […]
Friday, October 23, 2026
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October 23, 2026 -Teaching Observation Partnerships
Teaching Observation Partnerships
Having someone observe your class can make you feel vulnerable. But what we hear time and again is that this program is worth it. It’s not about being evaluated—it’s about connecting with […]
