Featured Events

Online Teaching Community (OTC)

The purpose of the OTC is to share creative teaching ideas, best practices and policies, and ideas for research in online teaching. The group is interaction-based and the content we discuss is up to its members — so bring your questions and issues and the tips and tricks you’ve learned along the way to these online meetings. 

Meets on the 1st Friday of the month (September-May) | 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST | Zoom | Contact: michelle.pearce@umaryland.edu 

Ed Crafters Community Connection (EC3)

Join a dynamic, interdisciplinary community dedicated to advancing the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). EC3 enables collaboration and professional growth by supporting educators in enhancing their teaching practices and conducting meaningful educational research. Each session includes expert insights, open discussions, and interactive activities designed to empower educators as scholars.

Meets on the 3rd Friday of the month (September-May) | 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST | Zoom | Contact: eric.belt@umaryland.edu

Access to Learn: Alternative Grading Strategies for Student Success

Join Dr. Alexandria Lockett for a norming session on #ungrading—low or no-penalty evaluation methods designed to enhance student learning and reduce barriers. The workshop will explore strategies for establishing quality criteria for student work, focusing on learning outcomes and innovation at both the assignment and program levels. Participants should prepare materials in advance.

Dr. Lockett, Director of Lateral Recruiting at eXacta Global, brings nearly 20 years of experience as a writing and rhetoric instructor.

Space is limited. Register by March 14. For details, visit the Writing Center’s website.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Zoom