Archive | Pedagogy

Teaching Tips | February 8, 2016

How to identify and intervene with distressed students

By ACERT and Sabrina Rubin
Topics : Office hours and advising, Student Services

As educators on a college campus, you’re likely to face situations in which a student’s behavior and/or emotional well-being become cause for concern. It’s helpful to discuss situations that you’ve faced or may encounter in the future, and our February 11 workshop, How to identify and intervene with distressed students, will provide you with that opportunity.

Applying critical race theory in the college classroom: Pedagogical strategies for mitigating racism

By ACERT
Topics : Pedagogy

Thursday
Mar 24, 2016
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
1203 HE

Applying critical race theory in the college classroom: Pedagogical strategies for mitigating racism

Presenter(s): Steve Baumann (Nursing), Katherine Bloeser (Social Work), Sarah Chinn (English), Darlene Defour (Psychology), Jack Kenigsberg (English), Lynn Roberts (Public Health), Clay Williams (Library)

Come join a panel of faculty who participated in a Teaching Scholarship Circle on critical race theory as they share strategies they are exploring to address racism in their classrooms. [Details...]

Creative approaches to experiential learning

By ACERT
Topics : Learning outside the classroom

Tuesday
Mar 1, 2016
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
1203 HE

Creative approaches to experiential learning

Presenter(s): Deborah Gardner (Roosevelt House), Kathleen Isaac (Dance Education) , Dara Meyers Kingsley (Muse Scholar Program), Donna Nickitas (Nursing), Alex Plavskin (Nursing), Tom Walter (Geography)

Come learn how presenters in a variety of disciplines incorporate experiential learning, or "learning by doing", into their courses. [Details...]

Teaching Wikipedia: Students as informed information consumers and producers

By David R. dos Santos
Topics : Assignments & exams, Online writing and reflection

Tuesday
Mar 15, 2016
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
1203 HE

Teaching Wikipedia: Students as informed information consumers and producers

Presenter(s): Chanitra Bishop (Library), Tsering Dolma (Film Studies student), Iris Finkel (Library), Sean Molloy (English)

In this lunchtime seminar, you will hear from faculty who are using Wikipedia to teach writing, critical thinking, and research skills and in the process are helping teach students to be informed consumers and producers of information. [Details...]

Deepening student learning by encouraging greater engagement with course materials

By ACERT
Topics : Assignments & exams, Online writing and reflection, Rich media & presentation tools

Thursday
Mar 10, 2016
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
1203 HE

Deepening student learning by encouraging greater engagement with course materials

Presenter(s): Robert Dottin (Biology), Kristen Hodnett (Special Education), Michael Siller (Psychology)

Come hear from Hunter colleagues who have used technology tools that allow students to interact with your materials by responding to comments and questions embedded within texts and videos. [Details...]

Scaffolding student multimedia projects

By ACERT
Topics : Assignments & exams, Rich media & presentation tools

Tuesday
Mar 8, 2016
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
114 HE (Hunter Library)

Scaffolding student multimedia projects

Presenter(s): Carla Fusco (Curriculum & Teaching), Nancy Hightower (English), Linta Varghese (Asian-American Studies)

Our invited presenters will talk about how they scaffold assignments that ask students to build multimedia presentations and digital stories. [Details...]

Working with students one-on-one

By ACERT
Topics : Office hours and advising, Online meetings

Thursday
Feb 25, 2016
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
FDA Lounge

Working with students one-on-one

Presenter(s): Mason Brown (Hunter Libraries), Lynne Kemen (Psychology), Paul McPherron (English), Keith Okrosy (Career Development Services), Christine Rosalia (Curriculum and Teaching), Shyama Venkateswar (Roosevelt House)

When faculty provide students with one-on-one attention it improves student outcomes not just in the classroom, but over the entire college experience. This panel discussion will address topics such as holding online office hours, effective advising, giving feedback in conferences, and providing opportunities for first generation or English learner students to engage in conference time with faculty. [Details...]

CANCELED: FITT project showcase

By ACERT
Topics : Assignments & exams, ePortfolios, Grants, Mobile apps and devices, Online writing and reflection, Polling & testing tools

Tuesday
Feb 23, 2016
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
B126 W

CANCELED: FITT project showcase

Presenter(s): Lisa Anderson (German), Dongshin Chang (Theater), Yang Hu (Curriculum & Teaching), Larry Kowerski (Classics), Julie Van Peteghem (Romance Languages), Aine Zimmerman (German)

Get inspiration for your next project from colleagues who have participated in the FITT program. [Details...]

Digital humanities and pedagogy

By ACERT
Topics : Assignments & exams, Online writing and reflection

Thursday
Mar 3, 2016
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
1203 HE

Digital humanities and pedagogy

Presenter(s): Jeff Allred (English), Iris Finkel, (Library), Roberta Kilkenny (AFPRL)

Three faculty introduce the emergent field of "digital humanities" and share pedagogical projects that exemplify its implications for the classroom. [Details...]