| Nov 10 |
Community Share and Care: Student Agency in the ClassroomTuesday, November 10, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in Zoom Join with your colleagues to share distance learning experiences, ask questions, and support each other. Brew a cup of coffee or tea and bring your stories of what’s worked and what hasn’t. |
| Nov 9 |
Grants 101: Towards PSC CUNYMonday, November 9, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm in Zoom PSC CUNY deadlines are Dec 15th. Work on developing an idea for PSC CUNY. |
| Nov 5 |
"Stand Up and Speak Out" Social Justice Series: Equity in EducationThursday, November 5, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm in Zoom Learn about how issues in equity impact all levels of education from elementary school up to the college and university level. |
| Nov 2 |
Resilient Teaching Happy HourMonday, November 2, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm in Zoom Pour your favorite beverage and come hang out with colleagues! |
| Oct 20 |
Creating Community with OpenLab: Create Your SpacesTuesday, October 20, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm in Zoom In this hands-on workshop, we'll discuss the features of OpenLab and introduce WordPress. Intended for faculty who have already attended the OpenLab overview. |
| Oct 20 |
Bursting Filter Bubbles: Enhancing Student Evaluation of Online InformationTuesday, October 20, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in Zoom We will develop faculty awareness of filter bubbles and will share activities that can help students recognize their own filter bubbles, so they are better prepared to critically evaluate information in their online environments. |
| Oct 19 |
Getting Comfortable with Pronouns: : An Interactive Workshop on Pronouns, Language and IdentityMonday, October 19, 11:30 am - 12:45 pm in Zoom An opportunity to explore the power of claiming an identity and a discussion of best practices in classrooms. Part of Pride Month. |
| Oct 19 |
ADA Accessibility and Learner Support in the Online ClassroomMonday, October 19, 10:00 am - 11:30 am in Zoom Do you have questions about how the Office of Accessibility operates and faculty’s role and interaction as an education partner? Questions or concerns about how you can better support student accommodation needs and improve student outcomes? Bring your questions for what is sure to be a lively discussion! |
| Oct 16 |
Writing-to-Learn Strategies for Zoom and Blackboard TeachingFriday, October 16, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm in Zoom Learn how to use Writing-to-Learn strategies to increase student engagement during Zoom class sessions and in Blackboard. |
| Oct 15 |
Community Share and Care: Holding and Addressing Student Pain and StrugglesThursday, October 15, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm in Zoom Many of us have been hearing devastating stories from our students about their current situations. How do we hold space for their pain, without becoming overwhelmed? What services and resources are available for our students? For ourselves? |
| Oct 15 |
Introduction to Teaching on the OpenLabThursday, October 15, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm in Zoom Learn about BMCC's new online space for teaching and learning, collaborating on projects, and sharing portfolios. |
| Oct 14 |
Breaking the Spin Cycle: Teaching Media Awareness in 2020Wednesday, October 14, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm in Zoom Lane Glisson will share her discussion-based disinformation lessons, with an updated focus on credible health sources and the upcoming election. Participants will work collaboratively to discuss lesson plans that they can use in their own classrooms. |
| Oct 13 |
"Stand Up and Speak Out" Social Justice Series: ActivismTuesday, October 13, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm in Zoom Learn about the Black Lives Matter Movement, legal activism, and cyber threats. |
| Oct 9 |
Online Teaching Exchange: VoiceThread and FlipGridFriday, October 9, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm in Zoom Faculty will demonstrate and discuss their use of VoiceThread and FlipGrid. |
| Oct 8 |
OER 101: Exploring Alternatives to Commercial TextbooksThursday, October 8, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in Zoom Are you looking for alternative ways to support student access to course materials? Learn about open educational resources (OER) and other no-cost materials. |
| Oct 8 |
Scaffolding AssignmentsThursday, October 8, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm in Zoom Think through ways that you can build your writing assignments and help students reach higher levels of thinking. |
| Oct 5 |
Research/Scholarship in Current TimesMonday, October 5, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm in Zoom How are we coping with the impact the pandemic has had on our research? Can we develop some ideas on how to move our research/practice without access to the usual resources? |
| Oct 2 |
Honoring Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader GinsburgFriday, October 2, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Zoom Join the Women's Studies Project FIG to commemorate the memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, reflect on her legacy, and discuss the legal and social ramifications of the upcoming Supreme Court nomination. |
| Sep 25 |
Creating Community with OpenLab: Create Your SpacesFriday, September 25, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm in Zoom In this hands-on workshop, we'll discuss the features of OpenLab and introduce WordPress. Intended for faculty who have already attended the OpenLab overview. |
| Sep 22 |
Community Share and Care: Black Lives Matter in the ClassroomTuesday, September 22, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Zoom How can we create space to engage with the Black Lives Matter movement in classrooms in all disciplines? |
