Come learn about Brightspace. In this training session, we will be taking a tour of Brightspace and showing off some features we are really excited about. This is a good training to get yourself oriented to the Learning Management System we use at the University of Maine. Unlike our other workshops that get into the […]

In this workshop we will be going over some of the most commonly asked questions we get at the beginning of a new semester. We will also do a quick walk through of Brightspace to refresh your memory and learn about any new updates to Brightspace. At the end will be a Q&A session where […]

Review the use of the “Content” area of your course to allow students to best navigate your course: Using the content area along with the assessment tools Designing your content in a logical way Deciding on visibility and access to course materials How the calendar displays information to students Customizing your course experience Register here

In this training, we will be learning how to navigate our gradebook, adjust basic settings, and link assessments to the gradebook. This training was designed to give you an in-depth look at how to use this tool and get you building your gradebook today. Learning Objectives: Understand the Setup Wizard Organize your grades into categories […]

Once you have built your assessment questions, there are many other features to consider when using this tool: Setting up availability and access Anonymous grading Grading by question The student experience (feedback, instructions, and progress) Register here

In this training session, we will be going over how to build, organize, and implement Assignments in your class in Brightspace. Register here

In this training we will go over some different Brightspace automation tools to help you save time. The tools we will go over are: Self Grading Quizzes Rubrics Intelligent Agents Release Conditions Scheduling Gradebook Shortcuts Register here

Explore workflows and recommendations for grading discussion boards. Discussion points include: How to effectively use the discussions grading area How to grade while reading the discussions How to see participation in a discussion without reading every post How to grade each individual contribution How to use rubrics with a discussion board Setting due dates and […]

Graduate students — get an overview on educational tools that will help you to be effective teaching assistants. Register here

In this workshop we will be going over some of the most commonly asked questions we get at the beginning of a new semester. We will also do a quick walk through of Brightspace to refresh your memory and learn about any new updates to Brightspace. At the end will be a Q&A session where […]

In this training session, we will be going over how to build Content, use Course Builder, and some helpful workflows. This workshop will introduce you to all the tools you can use to build your class and get it student ready. Register

Come learn about Brightspace. In this training session, we will be taking a tour of Brightspace and showing off some features we are really excited about. This is a good training to get yourself oriented to the Learning Management System we use at the University of Maine. Unlike our other workshops that get into the […]

In this training session, we will be going over how to build, organize, and implement Quizzes in your class in Brightspace. Register here

Get your questions answered and hear what questions your peers have in this Brightspace Q&A. This is an open space to talk about Brightspace, but some things we may go over include: Problem Solving Tips and Tricks Exploring New and Existing Features And any other questions you may have! Register here

Zoom is a web conferencing software available to the entire University of Maine community. Faculty can use Zoom in their teaching to manage the synchronous components of their online courses, hold virtual office hours, and promote virtual student collaboration. This workshop will support users interested in using Zoom in their teaching. We will explore how […]

In this training session, we will be going over how to build, organize and implement Quizzes in your class in Brightspace. Register here.

In this workshop we will be going over some of the most commonly asked questions we get at the beginning of a new semester. We will also do a quick walk-through of Brightspace to refresh your memory and learn about any new updates to Brightspace. At the end will be a Q&A session where you […]

This training will offer an overview of the features of UMaine’s video storage and streaming platform — Kaltura, an essential tool for teaching and learning remotely. We will discuss creative ways to use video in your teaching and share ideas about using video to improve student learning, such as using video feedback for students, working […]

CITL has generated a "Brightspace Starter Course" to help faculty new to Brightspace get a jumpstart to their course design. The Brightspace Starter Course was designed so you don’t have to start with a completely blank slate. Instead, using the Starter Course you will start with a basic class structure that you can personalize, adjust, […]

In this training, we will be learning how to navigate our gradebook, adjust basic settings, and link assessments to the gradebook. This training was designed to give you an in-depth look at how to use this tool and get you building your gradebook today. Learning Objectives: Understand the Setup Wizard Organize your grades into categories […]

In this training session, we will be going over how to build, organize, and implement Assignments in your class in Brightspace. Register here.

Get your questions answered and hear what questions your peers have in this Brightspace Q&A. This is an open space to talk about Brightspace, but some things we may go over include: Problem Solving Tips and Tricks Exploring New and Existing Features And any other questions you may have Register here.

Explore workflows and recommendations for grading discussion boards. Discussion points include: How to effectively use the discussions grading area How to grade while reading the discussions How to see participation in a discussion without reading every post How to grade each individual contribution How to use rubrics with a discussion board Setting due dates and […]

Your course syllabus can be a powerful tool that can effectively establish classroom norms, performance expectations and foster student engagement. Research has shown that the tone and content of a course syllabus can directly affect students’ perception of instruction and their role in the classroom, the choice to pursue a subsequent major, and decision to […]

In this training session, we will be going over how to build Content, use Course Builder, and some helpful workflows. This workshop will introduce you to all the tools you can use to build your class and get it student ready. Register here.

In this workshop we will be going over some of the most commonly asked questions we get at the beginning of a new semester. We will also do a quick walk-through of Brightspace to refresh your memory and learn about any new updates to Brightspace. At the end will be a Q&A session where you […]

In this training session, we will be going over how to build Content, use Course Builder, and some helpful workflows. This workshop will introduce you to all the tools you […]

Join CITL and Student Accessibility Services to discuss considerations of accessibility when teaching in a virtual setting. This virtual discussion will cover many of the accessibility features and practices that […]

Review the use of the “Content” area of your course to allow students to best navigate your course: Using the content area along with the assessment tools Designing your content in a logical way Deciding on visibility and access to course materials How the calendar displays information to students Customizing your course experience Register here.

In this training session, we will be going over how to build, organize, and implement Quizzes in your class in Brightspace. Register here.

CITL has generated a "Brightspace Starter Course" to help faculty new to Brightspace get a jumpstart to their course design. The Brightspace Starter Course was designed so you don’t have to start with a completely blank slate. Instead, using the Starter Course you will start with a basic class structure that you can personalize, adjust, […]

A deep dive into how to use the Breakout room feature in your classes; we will discuss the different ways to create and manage rooms and maximizing student productivity. This workshop will last one hour, with extra time for a Q&A afterwards. Register here.

In this training, we will be learning how to navigate our gradebook, adjust basic settings, and link assessments to the gradebook. This training was designed to give you an in-depth look at how to use this tool and get you building your gradebook today. Learning Objectives: Understand the Setup Wizard Organize your grades into categories […]

Either as a stand-alone workshop or as your entry point to our Digital Equity Community of Practice, we invite you to join us in an evaluation of your present course design and layout for digital equity and inclusion. This initial evaluation will help identify tangible goals for your work over the semester to build a […]

In this workshop we will be going over some of the most commonly asked questions we get at the beginning of a new semester. We will also do a quick walk-through of Brightspace to refresh your memory and learn about any new updates to Brightspace. At the end will be a Q&A session where you […]

In this training session, we will be going over how to build, organize, and implement Assignments in your class in Brightspace. Register here.

This workshop will review how to organize your Gradebook in Brightspace and work through some common issues we often see. Objectives: We work through common issues, Talk about organization strategies, Show total grade average to students, And review the student experience. Register here.

Explore workflows and recommendations for grading discussion boards. Discussion points include: How to effectively use the discussions grading area How to grade while reading the discussions How to see participation in a discussion without reading every post How to grade each individual contribution How to use rubrics with a discussion board Setting due dates and […]

Get your questions answered and hear what questions your peers have in this Brightspace Q&A. This is an open space to talk about Brightspace, but some things we may go over include: Problem Solving Tips and Tricks Exploring New and Existing Features And any other questions you may have Register here.