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Teaching and Learning

Engaging Students in Writing in the Open, Part 2

By Julie Applebaum and Rachael Nevins on May 2, 2025 0

Julie Applebaum shares how her students in Art 106 have collaboratively created a shared resource: a guide to the galleries of European art 1850–1900 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This post is the second in a series on engaging students in public writing, based on open pedagogy assignments developed by faculty in BMCC’s open education seminars.

Teaching and Learning

How to Use AI in the Classroom? BMCC Faculty Identify Three Ways Ahead

By Cheryl Comeau-Kirschner and Eldar Sarajlic on April 28, 2025 0

What are the specific challenges of generative AI in the classroom? How can we use AI to help students learn better? How can we adjust assignments to prevent AI misuse? These are some of the questions discussed at recent meetings at CETLS and ALL. Share your ideas in the comments.

Teaching and Learning

Engaging Students in Writing in the Open, Part 1

By Rachael Nevins and Ina Litera on April 4, 2025 0

Open pedagogy assignments enable students to share their work publicly, enriching the knowledge commons with their unique understandings, perspectives, and language. In this video post, Professor Ina Litera shares her experiences transforming what had become a routine assignment into something that feels fresh and exciting for both her students and herself.

Teaching and Learning

Guided Course Tours – Part 2

By Catherine Cammilleri, Quentin Angus and Chieftess Olufemi on March 14, 2025 0

Welcome to Open Teaching Week! In these video course tours, Catherine Cammilleri highlights a Brightspace assignment that incorporates video notes, Quentin Angus walks us through his course structure and the variety of assignments he includes, and Chieftess Olufemi demonstrates group assignments in Brightspace.

Teaching and Learning

Guided Course Tours – Part 1

By Brett Whysel and Brielle Buckler on March 10, 2025 0

Open Teaching Week kicks off on March 17 and we're previewing the week's activities with some video guided course tours. Brett Whysel walks us through the structure of his Brightspace course using the video introduction that he shares with students. Brielle Buckler shares how she creates graphical "student contact cards" to build community and help students feel seen and engaged.

Campus Culture

Welcoming New Students and Building Belonging!

By Jennifer Gilken and Cara Kronen on March 7, 2025 0

BMCC is a large institution that can feel overwhelming, especially for new students. In this podcast episode, learn how the Teacher Education department is creating a welcoming environment for new students through Accepted Students Day and a departmental student orientation.

Campus Culture

Inquirer Talks: From Page to Presentation

By Holly Messitt on December 5, 2024 0

The Inquirer, our faculty publication, is a means of communicating the things that are important to us. It’s not an exaggeration to say that some Inquirer pieces have made me cry, others laugh out loud; others have made me contemplative, ambitious, or angry. That’s why we've partnered with CETLS to launch a new Inquirer Talks series that will give us all a chance to talk with the authors.

Teaching and Learning

The Effortless Mindfulness in the Classroom Toolkit

By Brett Whysel on October 25, 2024 0

What if you could create a happier and more engaged classroom, build a sense of belonging, and support a growth mindset without much effort? The Effortless Mindfulness in the Classroom Toolkit, an open educational resource, provides everything you need to incorporate brief, effective mindfulness exercises into your teaching routine, regardless of your prior experience with mindfulness or meditation.

Scholarship and Creative Work

OA Benefits: Image by Danny Kingsley and Sarah Brow from Rhodes University Library

The Current State of Scholarly Publishing: A Recap and What’s Next for BMCC Researchers

By Craig Nielsen on October 17, 2024 0

On September 24th, BMCC faculty gathered virtually for a webinar titled The Current State of Scholarly Publishing: Open Access and More. This webinar was the first in a BMCC-specific series aimed at equipping our faculty with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate this rapidly evolving ecosystem. We invite you to join us in these important discussions!

Campus Culture

CETLS Podcast Episode 1: Professor Hollis Glaser on Academic Freedom

By Antoinette DeLuca and Hollis Glaser on April 26, 2024 0

In this inaugural episode of the CETLS Podcast, BMCC Professor Hollis Glaser discusses the foundations of academic freedom, the role of the AAUP, and who to contact with academic freedom concerns.

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BMCC CETLS

Engaging Students in Writing in the Open, Part 2

How to Use AI in the Classroom? BMCC Faculty Identify Three Ways Ahead

Engaging Students in Writing in the Open, Part 1

Guided Course Tours – Part 2

Guided Course Tours – Part 1

Welcoming New Students and Building Belonging!

Inquirer Talks: From Page to Presentation

The Effortless Mindfulness in the Classroom Toolkit

The Current State of Scholarly Publishing: A Recap and What’s Next for BMCC Researchers

CETLS Podcast Episode 1: Professor Hollis Glaser on Academic Freedom

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