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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...