Getting the Brain to Pay Attention
Online ·
You’ve been there before. Your mind wandering, eyes glazing over as you listen to a boring and predictable presentation. When people aren’t engaged, they’re not paying attention. And that means...
Upcoming Events
Jan 22
10 AM
Engineering : 104 ·
REX Finance is a financial reporting tool of UMBC's REX Data Warehouse. This will be an introductory course to Rex Finance and show new users how to access, interpret, and download available...
Jan 22
2 PM
Online ·
“The shortest distance between two people is a story,” according to Terrence Gargiulo, former Chief Storyteller of Accenture. Stories are fundamental to how we communicate, learn, and think – but...
Jan 23
Noon
Integrate evidence-based research practices into your course
Engineering : 102 ·
Join your STEM colleagues for a discussion of evidenced-based research practices and how to implement them through the book, Teaching Undergraduate Science: A Guide to Overcoming Obstacles to...
Jan 23
2 PM
(and How to Avoid Them)
Online ·
Every trainer has made mistakes. No matter if you are just starting out or if you’ve been a trainer for the past 30 years. The difference between average trainers and effective trainers will come...
Jan 24
Noon
Support all students as learners w/evidence-based teaching
Engineering : 023 ·
How do we make our STEM classes inclusive and effective for our diverse students today? Join your colleagues for a discussion of evidence-based teaching practices that help support all students as...
Jan 27
Noon
Retriever Activity Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio ·
Yoga for the over-committed professional who doesn’t want to sweat in the middle of the day And no, you don’t have to be able to touch your toes Program Overview Bring your New Year’s...
Jan 28
2 PM
Effective Leadership Skills
Online ·
Ask any leader about effective leadership they’ve witnessed, and they can probably name a favorite teacher they would choose to emulate. That’s because great leaders are born through experience...
Jan 29
2 PM
Online ·
There’s more to leadership than having a notable title and being in charge of a team. You might have the authority to manage other people, but if you’re an unsuccessful leader, you won’t be able...
Jan 30
11 AM
Learn about the resources the FDC offers while celebrating!
Engineering : 102 ·
We turned 20!! The Faculty Development Center was established in 1999 in response to faculty calls for support for professional development in teaching, research, and service, and the integration...