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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 […]