Have you ever wondered what trees may be in your backyard? At your favorite park? On your drive home? Join Dr. Bill Livingston as he teaches you about the native tree species of Maine. In between workshops, you'll be tasked with collecting your own leaves to identify, and Dr. Livingston will walk you through the […]
Learn why it’s important to have a variety of life. Get outside and conduct your own biodiversity investigation in your own backyard. Take a small step towards understanding how healthy Maine’s ecosystems are by collecting and analyzing data in your area. You will develop a better understanding of what makes an ecosystem healthy, and food […]
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 […]
Have you ever wondered what trees may be in your backyard? At your favorite park? On your drive home? Join Dr. Bill Livingston as he teaches you about the native tree species of Maine. In between workshops, you'll be tasked with collecting your own leaves to identify, and Dr. Livingston will walk you through 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
Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstration on how to preserve Maine foods throughout the growing season. Demonstrate how to can salsa Explain the importance of following a tested recipe Have your questions answered Sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. $5 optional donation is appreciated.
Twenty-five undergraduate and recent post-baccalaureate students from the University of Maine, University of Southern Maine and 10 other institutions will share the results of their summer marine research in the virtual 2021 University of Maine SEA Fellows Symposium on Aug. 10. In the SEA (Science for Economic Impact and Application) Fellows program, coordinated by UMaine's Darling […]
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
The Gratitude Flag Project was created by the artist Susan Bryand in April of 2020 as a way to connect with her students during the pandemic. The project has since expanded to include hundreds of people from all over the country, and has spawned two special editions, one in Downtown Bangor, and another at Husson […]
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 […]
In this program, you will learn basics about why trees are important to us, how to identify trees, and some really fun facts about trees that maybe you didn't know about. There will be some hands-on learning in the class and you will also get a copy of Forest Trees of Maine. And there will […]
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 […]
The Gratitude Flag Project was created by the artist Susan Bryand in April of 2020 as a way to connect with her students during the pandemic. The project has since expanded to include hundreds of people from all over the country, and has spawned two special editions, one in Downtown Bangor, and another at Husson […]
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 […]
Have you ever wondered how researchers are able to observe and survey wildlife around the globe? Artificial intelligence is the answer. Dr. Tom Rounsville will be leading a two-part series on how he uses artificial intelligence in his wildlife research. Registration deadline: August 11. For more information and to register, visit the website.
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.
Learn why it’s important to have a variety of life. Get outside and conduct your own biodiversity investigation in your own backyard. Take a small step towards understanding how healthy Maine’s ecosystems are by collecting and analyzing data in your area. You will develop a better understanding of what makes an ecosystem healthy, and food […]
In this program, you will learn basics about why trees are important to us, how to identify trees, and some really fun facts about trees that maybe you didn't know about. There will be some hands-on learning in the class and you will also get a copy of Forest Trees of Maine. And there will […]
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 […]
Review the various ways to interact with grades in Brightspace to determine how to make your own process more efficient. Points will include: Grading from the right space: Gradebook vs Grade Items vs Quick Eval vs Assessment areas Getting lost in your gradebook? Narrow your focus while grading and organize your gradebook for logical navigation […]
Have you ever wondered how researchers are able to observe and survey wildlife around the globe? Artificial intelligence is the answer. Dr. Tom Rounsville will be leading a two-part series on how he uses artificial intelligence in his wildlife research. Registration deadline: August 11. For more information and to register, visit the website.
Back to School means back to busy schedules, and back to fast and not-so-healthy food eaten on the run. Break out of the fast-food habit and grab your electric pressure cooker for an evening of learning how to make some delicious quick meals for those busy nights that will have you driving by the drive-thru. […]
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 can use to build your class and get it student-ready. Register here.
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 can help create a more inclusive learning environment. This virtual workshop will review both settings and features of Zoom (like captioning) and practices (such as […]
Brightspace offers numerous ways to access and use student learning data as a resource for your teaching. In this training, we will explore the different types of learning data available to you as an instructor, where to access these data, and how to use this to inform your teaching. Register here.
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.
This two-day program, presented in partnership with New Hope for Women of Rockland, is designed for social workers, substance abuse counselors and other mental health professionals, as well as clergy, police officers and first responders to become certified in intimate partner violence training. Dates/Hours: Aug. 31–Sep. 1, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $150 / $60 for UMaine […]
This two-day program, presented in partnership with New Hope for Women of Rockland, is designed for social workers, substance abuse counselors and other mental health professionals, as well as clergy, police officers and first responders to become certified in intimate partner violence training. Dates/Hours: Aug. 31–Sep. 1, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $150 / $60 for UMaine […]
