Note: The following email was sent to USM students, but contains useful resources that instructors should also know about. “Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” Paul J. Meyer What…
Semester Start: A Focus on Relationships
Building connections with students early in the semester is critical to their sense of belonging–both in your course and at USM. The USM Essential Connections program is a commitment to classroom practices which foster intentional connections with and among your students. Learn…
Gap Funding Mini-Grants & Innovative Teaching Grants Call for Proposals
Update Sept. 19th, 2023: Gap Funding Mini-Grants & Innovative Teaching Grants are both now closed. Dear Colleagues, The Center for Collaboration & Development (CCD) is pleased to announce our Fall 2023 call for Gap Funding Mini-Grants and Innovative Teaching Grants proposals.…
Semester Start: Zoom Tool Error in Brightspace
Do You Use the Zoom Tool In Brightspace? After the last Brightspace Update, an error has been reported when using the Brightspace Zoom Navbar LInk. Here is how to fix an error when selecting Zoom from the Brightspace Tools menu. This fix is in place…
Countdown to Semester Start
4 Days to Go! Center for Technology Enhanced Learning (CTEL) Consultation: CTEL Learning Designers are available to assist faculty with questions relating to Brightspace, Zoom, or any aspect of online teaching. Make an appointment to consult with a CTEL Learning…