The School of Public Health was established in 2007 to advance a better state of health for the diverse populations of Maryland and beyond. Our school builds upon a foundation of disciplines that originated over 150 years ago when our land grant university was established.
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Designing Meaningful Retakes: Supporting Learning Without Lowering Standards
We'll explore the evidence behind assessment reattempts, examine several practical models for incorporating retakes into a course, and discuss the advantages and tradeoffs of each approach.
Attend the Study Abroad Fair on September 9 to learn about international programs, scholarships and how to make study abroad part of your degree.
Metacognition - Teaching Students How to Learn
Learn strategies for helping students become more self-aware and reflective learners. When they understand the science of learning, they are more successful.
Explore UMD-approved GenAI tools with TLTC and DIT experts. Test, learn, and share feedback to enhance your teaching for Fall 2026.
Motivational Design for Learning
Explore motivation theories and teaching strategies to strengthen student engagement.
A week of fun and interactive activities will take place across the campus and the broader community promoting the themes: Create. Make. Play.
Engage students with real-world projects! Learn about Project-Based Learning, explore cross-discipline examples, and design meaningful, collaborative learning experiences for your course.
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Teaching
In this overview session, you’ll familiarize yourself with different GenAI tools and begin to think through how you might address them in your classroom.
Getting Started with Your Teaching Philosophy Statement
Whether you’re starting from scratch or finalizing a draft, join this workshop to get guidance and clarity on articulating an effective teaching philosophy.
Redesigning Your Programming Assignments for AI
Explore how AI affects your programming assignments