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...
The FDC will be transitioning to the CALT throughout 2020-21
The following announcement was distributed to the campus community on October 7, 2020: "Dear UMBC Community, I am delighted to announce the establishment of UMBC’s Center for the Advancement...
Dear Colleagues, As you prepare for remote instruction, hybrid courses, or face-to face instruction this fall, please remember that the Faculty Development Center staff are here during...
How can we encourage students to maintain academic integrity when taking an online test during remote instruction? The Faculty Development Center's Promoting Academic Integrity in Online Testing...
Dear Colleagues (please share widely), The Faculty Development Center's (FDC) purpose is to support faculty in all aspects of their teaching role at the University. In addition to our...
Supporting Students and Synchronous vs. Asynchronous
The Faculty Development Center has been hosting virtual programming since March to support you as you adapt to remote teaching and learning. During these sessions, you and your colleagues have...
Applications for 2020-21 FLCs are due Friday, May 29
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...
On Wednesday, April 1, 22 faculty joined the 5 FDC staff to virtually crowdsource best ideas about balancing teaching and self-care during a Bring Your Biggest Challenge/Bring Your Best Idea...