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Systemwide IRB for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

UMBC has signed on to a new effort by the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation to streamline the IRB process for UMBC faculty proposing SoTL research projects that pose minimal risk to...

November 15, 2022 · 10:39 AM

Tipsheet: Revitalizing Class Discussion

How can we stimulate productive discussion & avert pitfalls?

Dear Colleagues, As we approach midterm, it is timely to reflect on whether any small change in the structure and facilitation of class discussion may help us engage students in the kinds of...

October 13, 2022 · 1:12 PM

Apply now to participate in a Faculty Learning Community!

Applications for AY 2022-23 FLCs are due Friday, June 17

Dear Colleagues, No matter how long you’ve taught, there is always something you can learn from your colleagues. And if you generally prepare and teach your classes in isolation, you may wish you...

May 9, 2022 · 9:59 AM

Tipsheet: Essentials of Effective Teaching for Busy Faculty

Teaching award winning faculty share their valuable insights

Dear Colleagues, Welcome back from spring break! The FDC recently hosted a wonderful session entitled Essentials of Effective Teaching for Busy Faculty during which four teaching award winners...

March 28, 2022 · 10:35 AM

YOUR INPUT NEEDED on FDC programming

Help us to ensure we're meeting your needs this fall!

The Faculty Development Center (FDC) supports faculty in all aspects of their teaching role at the University. In addition to our services and consultations, we provide many programs throughout...

July 12, 2021 · 10:51 AM

The FDC is here to support you this summer!

Consultations, services, resources & eBooks!

Dear Colleagues, As you refine summer classes and prepare for fall classes, whether online, hybrid, or face-to-face, please remember that the Faculty Development Center staff are...

June 15, 2021 · 10:44 AM

Apply now to participate in a Faculty Learning Community!

Applications for AY 2021-22 FLCs are due Monday, June 21

No matter how long you’ve taught, there is always something you can learn from your colleagues. And if you generally prepare and teach your classes in isolation, you may wish you had more...

May 11, 2021 · 10:35 AM

Easy Suggestions to Reduce "Zoom" Stress and Fatigue

Click the "Visit Website" button below to view the tipsheet, Easy Suggestions to Reduce "Zoom" Stress and Fatigue among Faculty and Staff.

March 31, 2021 · 2:55 PM

FOLIO's 9 Tips for Engaging Students Online

Keep students actively engaged w/ you, classmates, & content

Dear Colleagues, The Fostering Online Learning Improvement and Opportunity (FOLIO) working group at UMBC has gleaned and synthesized ideas from PIVOT, the Undergraduate Student Success...

January 13, 2021 · 11:19 AM

Winter Reading on Teaching & Learning Topics

The AOK library provides access to many ebooks!

Happy Study Day! Are you looking for teaching and learning related reading for the winter break? The AOK library has many useful ebooks available. You may also review the FDC website for useful...

December 9, 2020 · 10:09 AM

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