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I Told You That To Tell You This: Metagaming And Metacognition In The Hybrid Classroom, Marc A. Ouellette

English Faculty Publications

This paper theorizes the use of play and gamified methods to foster metacognition, or strategies for learning and learning about learning, in online graduate instruction. In the process, it calls into question the determinism of “serious” games as being the only means of facilitating metacognition. Ultimately, by adopting metagame approaches—that is, approaches based on0 goals and achievements that are external to the game and/or are developed by the players themselves—metacognition can and does occur because students participate in the development of the rewards. Moreover, any metagame feature ultimately becomes a commentary so that an approach based on metagaming offers its …

Important Classroom And Teaching Information Email, University Of Maine Provost Office

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Email from the University of Maine Provost Office to University employees with information about classrooms and teaching in preparation for the 2020 Fall Semester.

The Early Childhood Years: Building Blocks For Life, Gwen R. Marra

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"In the early childhood years, so much growth and development occurs. It truly is the foundation for the formal learning that happens later in life."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­education in the formative years from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/the-early-childhood-years-building-blocks-for-life/

Ums_Covid-19 Resource Guide, University Of Maine System

Community Guidance

University COVID-19 Resource Guide for learners of all ages, educators, Maine citizens, and communities. Includes screenshots of various resources added to the Guide over time on a range of subjects.

The Irony Of A Well-Presented Lecture, Tony N. Jelsma

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"My ultimate goal is for students to become independent learners so that they won’t need me or someone like me when they graduate."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­applying flipped instruction in the university classroom from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/the-irony-of-a-well-presented-lecture/

Ead656: Social And Ethical Foundations Of Leadership - Course Material & Personal Reflection, Roxanne Renwick Malloy

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Includes a personal reflection from University of Maine student Roxanne Renwick Malloy regarding her experiences as a student at the University of Maine COVID-19 pandemic, copies of agenda for the EAD656: Social and Ethical Foundations of Leadership course, and photograph of Malloy's "Planning Station" and "Remote station" used by Malloy while teaching school pupils.

Finding The Path Beneath My Feet, Jill O'Craven

SASAH 4th Year Capstone and Other Projects: Publications

Jill O'Craven participated in two CEL experiences: first, assisting with the second-year Digital Humanities course taken by SASAH students and producing a video on breaking down the A&H/STEM dichotomy and, second, volunteering at the London Children's Museum assisting with running the Early Years' Play Dates. The two experiences were useful in crystalizing her interest in science communication and education outside the classroom and helped her develop skills and experience to pursue this passion.