| Mar 7 |
Supporting Students with DisabilitiesFriday, March 7, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in Zoom We will discuss ways of supporting students with disabilities, learn about resources such as CUNY's Universal Design course, and share personal experiences. Please come with questions or ideas on how to better support our disabled students. Register here. |
| Mar 5 |
L'Chaim FIG Rap SessionWednesday, March 5, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Zoom General rap session to discuss ideas for group activities and events. Email FIG coordinators Tuvi Voorhees and Jenna Hirsch for the Zoom link. |
| Mar 4 |
Zoom Coffee with the Dean for Sponsored Research and GrantsTuesday, March 4, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in Zoom Stop by our space on Zoom and introduce yourself to Judie Eisenberg, BMCC's Dean for Sponsored Research and Grants. Share ideas/concerns and learn more about the work of her office. Register here. |
| Feb 28 |
Zoom Coffee with the Acting Associate Dean of FacultyFriday, February 28, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in Zoom Stop by our space on Zoom to introduce yourself to Acting Associate Dean Gail Fernandez, share ideas/concerns and learn more about the work of her office. Register here. |
| Feb 26 |
Supporting Our Students in Challenging Times: Implications for Our TeachingWednesday, February 26, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in Zoom Join your colleagues for a conversation about the implications of the current time on our work in the classroom with students. Register here. |
| Feb 26 |
Coffee with the Acting Associate Dean of FacultyWednesday, February 26, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in CETLS (S510D) Stop by the CETLS room to introduce yourself to Acting Associate Dean Gail Fernandez, share ideas/concerns and learn more about the work of her office. RSVP to Jen Gonzales. |
| Feb 24 |
On the Record: Podcasting as Tool for Learning EnhancementMonday, February 24, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm in CETLS (S510D) and Zoom Learn how to amplify student voices by bringing podcasting into the classroom. Part of the Inquirer Talks series highlighting the work of faculty who have published pieces in BMCC’s Inquirer. RSVP to cetls@bmcc.cuny.edu to attend in person (highly recommended) or register here to attend via Zoom. |
| Feb 24 |
FYE: Not Just Another AcronymMonday, February 24, 10:00 am - 11:00 am in Zoom A conversation about the foundations of FYE and teaching an FYE-enhanced course. Register here. |
| Feb 14 |
All About Love: Exploring Restorative Practices in Our ClassroomsFriday, February 14, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in Zoom An ode to bell hooks, this workshop explores the ideals that hooks held so dearly, that of love and community. Together, let’s explore how the use of restorative practices/circles can be used as a tool to strengthen relationships, address difficult situations and restore trust in our classrooms. Register here. |
| Feb 11 |
Coffee with the Dean for Sponsored Research and GrantsTuesday, February 11, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in F1230 Stop by the 1230 Fiterman conference room to introduce yourself to Judie Eisenberg, BMCC's Dean for Sponsored Research and Grants. RSVP to habdiallo@bmcc.cuny.edu. |
| Feb 11 |
Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and AI: A Journey of SuccessTuesday, February 11, 11:30 am - 12:15 pm in Zoom This presentation explores the integration of critical thinking, collaboration, and artificial intelligence in education. Attendees will learn how these elements enhance student learning and career readiness. Register here. |
| Feb 10 |
Faculty Project Share Brown BagMonday, February 10, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm in CETLS (S510D) and Zoom Come by and hear from your fellow faculty members about their scholarly projects, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and use the space as an opportunity for potential collaboration. Can Art Stop Hate? An Interdisciplinary Inquiry on Art's Role in Antiracism, presented by Michael Liu (Ethnic and Race Studies). Jayaera: The Multimedia Joy of Afro-Caribbean ‘Cuir Bliss’ (2008–2024), presented by Celiany Rivera Velázquez (Center for Student Belonging and Inclusion). Register here to attend via Zoom. Email Odaelys Pollard to attend in person. |
| Feb 7 |
Setting Up Your Brightspace GradebookFriday, February 7, 10:00 am - 11:15 am in Zoom We'll go through the decisions you need to make when setting up your gradebook and discuss ways of simplifying your work with it. Register here. |
| Feb 4 |
Listening to Each Other: Incorporating Audio Assignments and Feedback in the ClassroomTuesday, February 4, 10:00 am - 11:00 am in Zoom Discuss how speaking and listening asynchronously, through activities such as student audio assignments and instructor audio feedback on student assignments, can support connection and care in the classroom. See examples of simple tools that can support these activities. Register here. |
| Feb 3 |
Brightspace Bistro: Personalizing Your Brightspace Course Using RulesMonday, February 3, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Zoom Hear how faculty are using rule-based tools such as "release conditions" and "intelligent agents" to manage when content is displayed and to automatically email students based on their activity or an achievement in the course. The Brightspace Bistro is a space for BMCC faculty to share experiences with and tips about using Brightspace. Let's learn together about how to make the best use of this new platform! Register here. |
| Jan 31 |
Collaborative Annotation in Brightspace Using HypothesisFriday, January 31, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm in Zoom Learn about Hypothesis, a tool in Brightspace that enables students to collaboratively annotate text, and discuss how collaborative annotation might be used in your discipline. Register here. |
| Jan 30 |
Using Padlet for Communication, Collaboration, and Community BuildingThursday, January 30, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in Zoom Learn about Padlet, a digital bulletin board that students and instructors can use to share words, images, and video, and get started with your own Padlet account. Register here. |
| Jan 28 |
Building A Community of Belonging in the Classroom from the StartTuesday, January 28, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Zoom The beginning of semester can be hectic. But how we start matters. Join us as we share ways to build an inclusive community in our classrooms from the beginning that will sustain us until the end. Register here. |
| Jan 27 |
Improving Course Accessibility: Working with Ally in BrightspaceMonday, January 27, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Zoom Learn how you can use the Ally tool in Brightspace to review your course materials and make simple changes to improve course accessibility. Register here. |
| Jan 24 |
Brightspace Q&AFriday, January 24, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm in Zoom Join us at these lab-style sessions to get guidance for working with your courses in Brightspace. Register here. |
