Category: Just-in-Time

Grading Procedures and Deadlines  Final Grade Rosters are available in USM’s official student information system (SIS), MaineStreet, for the Spring 2025 semester. Grades are due by May 19. Late submission of grades affects graduation, transcript release, academic actions, academic awards,…

Conduct a final review of your course Before you make your course active, you can conduct a review with the checklist here (PDF). Send a welcome message A welcome message is a great way to engage your students from the start.…

Tips for setting up your course in Brightspace Get your syllabus finalized before you begin working in Brightspace. Then, using your syllabus as your guide: Brightspace Best Practices:

Brightspace Gradebook Drop-In Help Session Getting your gradebook set up right at the beginning of the semester is a crucial step to a smooth semester. Drop-in via Zoom to meet with a Center for Academic Innovation Learning Designer to answer…

Research on the impact of student feedback on teaching suggests that student feedback can be a strong motivator for improving the effectiveness of your course. Every Fall and Spring, the Center for Technology Enhanced Learning (CTEL) offers a Mid-Course assessment…