Workshops Archive

When/Where	Event
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Senate Conference Room (1018 HE)	Workshop on Developing a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Presenter(s): Giovanna Cucciniello (Education Abroad) Have you ever thought about developing a study abroad program, even just a week-long program? If so, come to this workshop and learn the guidelines and procedures for submitting a proposal for a faculty-led study abroad program during summer or winter sessions. Developing a program is a lengthy process that involves early discussions with various stake-holders, as well as the timely completion of a Hunter College and CUNY trip proposal application form. This workshop is designed to provide faculty with all the required information, including deadlines, questions, and forms. [Details...]
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online - register for details	DIY Video captioning for Busy Professors Presenter(s): Abigail Torres (ICIT) Are you creating video lectures or review sessions for your classes? Are they captioned and accessible? At this online workshop, we will show you how to modify the automatically generated captions provided by YouTube so that they are perfectly accurate. [Details...]
Wednesday Aug 14, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online - register for details	Is Your Syllabus Accessible? Presenter(s): Abigail Torres (ICIT) Are you getting ready for the new semester? Is your syllabus accessible? If it is not accessible, then students who use screen-readers will not be able to read it. Join us for an online workshop on how to run the accessibility checker and make Word documents accessible. [Details...]
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm C105 HN	Course Creation Workshop Presenter(s): Shiao-Chuan Kung & Abigail Torres (ICIT) Calling all former participants of Module-making Camp and all professors getting ready to teach hybrid and online courses! Participate in a 3-day workshop to build components of a course beyond the weekly modules. Learn strategies to maintain a strong instructor presence online and craft your interaction, communication and assessment plan for the semester. Consider ways to streamline the navigation of your course and conduct a self-review using a course evaluation rubric. [Details...]
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm C105 HN	Course Creation Workshop Presenter(s): Shiao-Chuan Kung & Abigail Torres (ICIT) Calling all former participants of Module-making Camp and all professors getting ready to teach hybrid and online courses! Participate in a 3-day workshop to build components of a course beyond the weekly modules. Learn strategies to maintain a strong instructor presence online and craft your interaction, communication and assessment plan for the semester. Consider ways to streamline the navigation of your course and conduct a self-review using a course evaluation rubric. [Details...]
Monday Jun 10, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm C105 HN	Course Creation Workshop Presenter(s): Shiao-Chuan Kung & Abigail Torres (ICIT) Calling all former participants of Module-making Camp and all professors getting ready to teach hybrid and online courses! Participate in a 3-day workshop to build components of a course beyond the weekly modules. Learn strategies to maintain a strong instructor presence online and craft your interaction, communication and assessment plan for the semester. Consider ways to streamline the navigation of your course and conduct a self-review using a course evaluation rubric. [Details...]
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online - register for details	DYI Video Captioning for Busy Professors Presenter(s): Abigail Torres (ICIT) Are you creating video lectures or review sessions for your classes? Are they captioned and accessible? At this online workshop, we will show you how to modify the automatically generated captions provided by YouTube so that they are perfectly accurate. [Details...]
Wednesday Nov 7, 2018 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Online - Register for details	Advanced Blackboard Tests: Creating Tests from Pools Presenter(s): Nancy Guerrero (TTLG) In this workshop, you will not only learn how to create pools of questions and create tests that pull questions from pools but also receive tips and suggestions on how to discourage academic dishonesty online. [Details...]
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Online - Register for details	Using Online Meeting Tools With Your Students Presenter(s): Nancy Guerrero (TTLG) In this workshop, you’ll learn about the notable features of some free tools that you may want to consider, including Blackboard Collaborate Ultra and Zoom, and we’ll discuss which tools are the best fit for different uses. [Details...]
Friday Oct 19, 2018 8:45 am - 2:00 pm 1203 HE	Bringing the Museum into the World Language Classroom Presenter(s): Multiple Presenters On Friday, October 19th, ACERT is helping to organize a pedagogical workshop entitled “Bringing the Museum into the World Language Classroom.” The workshop will run from 8:45 am - 2:15 pm at the 68th Street campus and will showcase strategies to integrate art and poetry into the world language curriculum in grades 7-16 and beyond. It will include presentations, a live teaching demonstration featuring high school students, and interactive breakout sessions. [Details...]
Wednesday Aug 22, 2018 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online - register for details	Creative Uses of Whiteboard Apps Presenter(s): Nancy Guerrero (TTLG) Join us for an online workshop where we will show you how Hunter professors use mobile and web-based annotation tools to present lessons, to provide media feedback and to demonstrate how to solve problems in math and chemistry. [Details...]
Monday Aug 20, 2018 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online - register for details	Making Your Digital Content Accessible Presenter(s): Nancy Guerrero (TTLG) The Principles of Universal Design can be used to make digital content more accessible to all users. In this workshop, you will learn about best practices for creating and designing accessible MS Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and PDF files. We will also discuss options for adding closed captions and subtitles in Youtube and Amara, a web-based subtitle editor for video captioning and translation. [Details...]
Wednesday Jun 13, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online - register for details	VoiceThread Training for Language Courses Presenter(s): George Haines (VoiceThread) Speaking and listening are fundamental to language learning. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use VoiceThread’s audio and video tools to engage learners in a more authentic way. [Details...]
Monday Jun 11, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online - register for details	VoiceThread Training for STEM courses Presenter(s): George Haines (VoiceThread) Jobs in STEM-related fields are increasing in importance, and today’s students need a deeper understanding of STEM subjects to perform in a global economy. In this interactive session, participants will have an opportunity to exchange ideas about STEM lesson design with VoiceThread and connect and share with other educators. The focus will be on student-centered lesson design and demonstration of understanding. [Details...]
Monday Apr 30, 2018 10:00 am - 11:30 am Online - register for details	Creative Uses of Whiteboard Apps Presenter(s): Nancy Guerrero (TTLG) Join us for an online workshop where we will show you how Hunter professors use mobile and web-based annotation tools to present lessons, to provide media feedback and to demonstrate how to solve problems in math and chemistry. [Details...]
Wednesday Apr 18, 2018 10:00 am - 11:30 am Online - register for details	Using Online Meeting Tools in your Classes Presenter(s): Shiao-Chuan Kung (ICIT) Online meeting tools can be incorporated in classes for many reasons. In this workshop, you’ll learn about the notable features of some free tools that you may want to consider, including Blackboard Collaborate Ultra and Zoom, and we’ll discuss which tools are the best fit for different uses. [Details...]
Monday Apr 16, 2018 10:00 am - 11:30 am Online - register for details	Making your digital content accessible Presenter(s): Nancy Guerrero (TTLG) The Principles of Universal Design can be used to make digital content more accessible to all users. In this workshop, you will learn about best practices for creating and designing accessible MS Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and PDF files. We will also discuss options for adding closed captions and subtitles in Youtube and Amara, a web-based subtitle editor for video captioning and translation. [Details...]
Tuesday Feb 27, 2018 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Online - register for details	Using Blackboard's Grade Center to Encourage Student Self-Directed Learning Presenter(s): Deepa Rao-Sisario In this workshop, we'll be touring Blackboard's built-in Grade Center, which helps post and track grades/feedback for each student throughout the semester. When used consistently, the Grade Center, which is linked directly to the student's My Grades view, helps students keep track of their past and upcoming work. [Details...]
Thursday Jan 25, 2018 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Online - register for details	Making your digital content accessible (POSTPONED) Presenter(s): Nancy Guerrero (TTLG) The Principles of Universal Design can be used to make digital content more accessible to all users. In this workshop, you will learn about best practices for creating and designing accessible MS Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and PDF files. [Details...]
Monday Jan 22, 2018 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online - register for details	The Cure for Discussion Board Fatigue: VoiceThread for Flipped, Hybrid, and Online Classes Presenter(s): George Haines Join us for an online workshop led by George Haines, VoiceThread's instructional designer. George will show us how to create VoiceThread assignments in our Blackboard environment. He will also share examples of VoiceThread used in engaging, student-centered assignments from a variety of disciplines and instructional modalities. [Details...]