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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

The Center for the Advancement of Learning and Teaching!

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...

October 8, 2020 · 1:53 PM

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FDC Resources: We're here to support you!

Find programs, services, consultations, & online resources!

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...

July 30, 2020 · 11:28 AM

Promoting Academic Integrity in Online Testing

during Remote Instruction

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...

July 13, 2020 · 1:35 PM

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YOUR INPUT NEEDED on FDC programming

Are we meeting your needs during COVID-19?

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...

July 10, 2020 · 11:21 AM

Introducing the Faculty to Faculty Series Tipsheets!

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...

May 20, 2020 · 1:57 PM

Apply now to participate in a Faculty Learning Community

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...

May 11, 2020 · 4:09 PM

Challenges & Suggestions for Balancing Teaching & Self-Care

Shared by colleagues at a virtual FDC session!

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...

April 3, 2020 · 11:04 AM

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Keep on Grading Resources from the FDC

Support students with feedback & guide their learning

Assessing and grading student learning can feel especially daunting if the online environment is new to you. We’ve put together a few ideas on our new Keep on Grading webpage to help you move...

March 26, 2020 · 4:09 PM

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