Archived Announcements

Teach in Ten

Teach in Ten Course Orientation/CTL/

Just starting the Teach in Ten course? Join us for a tour of the course site and overview of the course. Please be sure to register for Teach in Ten in advance and check out the Getting Started, FAQs, and How to Navigate Teach in Ten video within the organization site.

• Tuesday, August 3
  12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Register Here

Teach in Ten Course Development Co-Working Session/CTL/

In this session, we will discuss backward design, accessibility, modularizing online courses, and aligning learning goals with activities. Designed to align with the Teach in Ten August cohort, and open to all. Teach in Ten participants, aim to complete Steps 1 – 5 before this session.

• Thursday, August 12
  12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Register Here

Teach in Ten Co-Working Session - Graphic Syllabus and Weekly Rhythm/CTL/

In this session, we will exchange ideas about how support student engagement with course materials. In particular, we will share/discuss graphic syllabi and weekly rhythm. Designed to align with the Teach in Ten August cohort, and open to all. Teach in Ten participants, aim to complete Steps 6 – 10 before this session.

• Thursday, August 19
  12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Register Here

August AIT Blackboard Training Camp

Join AIT for any of these six synchronic presentations with the most frequently used Blackboard tools and best practices. Each session will include 50 minutes demonstration and open time for Q&A. Instructors can attend the entire series or select the topic(s) of their interest.

A Tour of Blackboard (AIT) /AIT/

Learn the basics of creating and developing a course on Blackboard, including setting up a materials delivery structure and personalizing course navigation. Become familiar with the Course Copy feature that allows you to transfer, verify, and reuse the previous semester's course content.

• Monday, August 2
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Blackboard Interactive Tools /AIT/

Learn how to use Blackboard interactive tools such as Discussion Board, Blogs, Journals, and Wikis.

• Tuesday, August 3
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Introduction to Assignement, SafeAssign, and Turnitin /AIT/

Learn about the the Blackboard plagiarism detection tools. Participants will learn how to create Assignment, SafeAssign, and Turnitin assignments for student submissions and how to view, grade, and manage them.

• Wednesday, August 4
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Blackboard Quizzes, Online Tests, Pools and Surveys (Basic) /AIT/

Learn how to create an automatic grading test, deploy it to your students, modify test questions, and update students' scores automatically. You will become familiar with the Survey tool to Gather insightful and valuable information from your students.

• Thursday, August 5
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Working with the Grade Center (Basic)/AIT/

Learn how to balance the grade center, access different grade center views, and export the grade center to Excel.

• Monday, August 9
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Blackboard Evaluation Tools (Basic) /AIT/

Instructors will become familiar with the Blackboard evaluation tools and get easy access to students who need immediate attention with their assessments and other course activities

• Tuesday, August 10
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Blackboard Collaborate Basic/AIT/

During this session, instructors will explore the Blackboard web conferencing tool, learn how to conduct a live online session, and how to record a session.

• Wednesday, August 11
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Archiving and Recycling your Blackboard Course Site/AIT/

Instructors will learn what to do with course site(s) at the end of each semester and how to prepare for next semester.

• Thursday, August 12
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

How OER Empowers Open Pedagogy Assignments, Team Based Learning and Flipped Classroom Practice /OER/

Presenters:Presenters: Miriam Deutch, Liv Yarrow, Jeff Suzuki, Graciela Elizalde-Utnick,

• Wednesday, August 4
  10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Register Here

Deepening Student Understanding: ‘Do’ Strategies from the Absorb-Do-Connect Model (Part I) /OER/

This first session of a two-part series explores strategies to help students deepen their understanding of course concepts through Horton’s Absorb-Do-Connect Model. In this session, we focus on activities that help students ‘do’ or actively practice the skills and concepts they’ve absorbed through lectures, readings, videos. In part II, we focus on ‘connect’ activities that help students link what they’ve learned to real life experiences and existing knowledge.

• Thursday, August 5
  12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Register Here

Deepening Student Understanding: ‘Do’ Strategies from the Absorb-Do-Connect Model (Part II) /OER/

This second session of a two-part series explores strategies to help students deepen their understanding of course concepts through Horton’s Absorb-Do-Connect Model. In this session, we focus on ‘connect’ activities that help students link what they’ve learned to real life experiences and existing knowledge.

• Tuesday, August 17
  12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Register Here

Cheating Prevention Strategies for Teaching Online/CTL/

Join colleagues and the Academic Integrity Committee to discuss lessons learned, strategies and approaches for reducing cheating in online courses (including large enrollment classes).

• Tuesday, August 24
  3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Register Here

Harnessing the “Chat”: Online and Low/No-Tech Strategies for Face-to-Face /CTl/

The “chat” has emerged as a rich pedagogical tool in our online courses with video conferencing. Join colleagues to swap pedagogical approaches to making use of the chat in class. And, for those teaching Face-to-Face, exchange low/no-tech ideas for keeping the “chat” in class.

• Tuesday, August 24
  4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Register Here

Information Technology Orientation for All Faculty /APFA, ITS, AIT, & CTL/

Join colleagues from the Office of the Associate Provost for Faculty & Administration, Information Technology Services (ITS), Academic Information Technology (AIT) and the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) to learn about both the administrative and academic resources available to you and how they are supported by the college. This includes college and university systems/applications, e-mail, software licenses, and instructional software. The presentations will be brief to allow lots of time for your questions.

• Thursday, August 26
  12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Please RSVP Here!

Blackboard Practical Workshops Series (August 30–December 1)

Participate in the 30-40 minutes presentations about specific Blackboard functions and a Q&A forum at the end of each session. Presentations will take place every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Every other Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, instructors can access our Blackboard collaborated session for a free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

Managing several course sections within a Blackboard master course/AIT/

Learn how to merge your Blackboard courses, keep students separate in different groups for communication and grade purposes, and discover other best practices

• Monday, August 30
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

ACUE Micro-Credential Info-Session /ACUE/

Join this Info Session to learn more ACUE and about upcoming stipend. ACUE micro-credentials are being offered in Promoting Active Learning and Designing Student-Centered courses

• Tuesday, August 31
  12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Register Here

Month of September

Transferring Blackboard course content from previous semesters /AIT/

Learn how to transfer, verify, and reuse the previous semester's course content and assessments

• Wednesday, September 1
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Facilitating Lively Discussions /CTL/

Join Tow Distinguished Teacher Award winner Namita Manohar and colleagues to share resources and think together about how to foster lively discussions in our classes (across modalities).

• Thursday, September 2
  3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Zoom Registration Link

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions

• Friday, September 3
  12:00 p.m.–1 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Tips to organize your Blackboard site for a Hybrid learning mode /AIT/

Become familiar with the Blackboard function that will help you to develop a Hybrid course, including setting up a materials delivery structure and personalizing course navigation

• Wednesday, September 8
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Workshop for First-time Teachers/CTL/

Are you new to teaching in a college classroom? Join us for a discussion and workshop around teaching college for the first time – and in a pandemic. We will build on the experiences and expertise we each bring.

• Thursday, September 9
  12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Zoom Registration Link

Rebuilding your course using a Blackboard template /AIT/

We will share with you two Blackboard templates with useful resources and guidelines embedded into some of the course menu hyperlinks.

• Monday, September 13
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions

• Friday, September 17
  12:00 p.m.–1 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Capturing a Dynamic Lecture Using Blackboard Collaborate /AIT/

Join AIT to learn best practices about how to use Blackboard Collaborate to record your lectures and share them with your students on the course menu.

• Monday, September 20
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Developing Modules & Micro-Lectures /CTL/

Join CTL Course Development Fellow and faculty member in HNSC, Patricia Cai + colleagues for a discussion of strategies, approaches, and rationales for “chunking” your course and developing micro-lectures.

• Tuesday, September 21
  12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Zoom Link

Working with the Blackboard interactive tools /AIT/

Learn how to use Blackboard interactive tools such as Discussion Board, Blogs, Journals, and Wikis.

• Wednesday, September 22
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

TheirStory Introductory Workshop /BCLP/

Thanks to the History Department, Brooklyn College faculty and students have access to TheirStory, a user-friendly digital platform for video and/or audio recording, as well as automatic transcription, with the tools to index transcripts. Would you like to learn more about TheirStory for your teaching and/or research?

The Brooklyn College Listening Project invites you to an introductory workshop to the platform with Professor Naomi Schiller (Anthropology), who has been using TheirStory both with students and to conduct her own research interviews.

• Friday, September 24
  12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Register Here for Zoom Link

SafeAssign vs. Turnitin /AIT/

Join AIT to learn how to use the two Blackboard plagiarism detection tools and discover some of the similarities and differences.

• Monday, September 27
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Teaching with Quantitative Reasoning in Any Course (Session 1 of 2) /CTL/

Join CTL Associate Director Dr. Donna Granville for a workshop exploring approaches for weaving quantitative reasoning into any course. This is the first of a two-session series.

• Tuesday, September 28
  12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Zoom Registration Link

The Blackboard Annotate tool /AIT/

Join AIT to learn how to use Blackboard Annotate for customizable feedback to your students. Become familiar with new features such as sidebar summary view, freehand drawing tools, various color selections, and more.

• Wednesday, September 29
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Month of October

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions

• Friday, October 1
  12:00 p.m.–1 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Conducting Peer Observations of Online Classes /CLT/

Join the CTL for tips and recommendations for conducting peer observations of asynchronous online classes.

• Friday, October 1
  11:00 a.m.–12 p.m.
• Register Here for Zoom Link

CTL Brown Bag Discussion: Decolonizing Curriculum in the Sciences /CTL/

Join CTL Course Development Fellow Phillip Staniczenko for a discussion about decolonizing curriculum in the sciences. Phillip will share his work and thinking around decolonizing curriculum in Ecology and guide a discussion with all present. All are welcome!

• Thursday, October 7
  12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Zoom Registration Link

Teaching Students Note-taking /CTL/

Join CTL Course Development Fellow Patricia Cai and other colleagues as we share and discuss tips and approaches for teaching student how to take notes and why it matters.

• Wednesday, October 13
  12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Zoom Registration Link

Creating Tests in Blackboard Using Word or other Text Documents/AIT/

Join AIT to learn about how to transfer quizzes created in Word into Blackboard

• Monday, October 18
  12:00 p.m.–1 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Four simple steps to create a Blackboard online test different for each student /AIT/

Join AIT to learn about how to create an automatic grading test and deploy it to your students. AIT will provide some creative ways to generate a unique test for each of the students.

• Wednesday, October 20
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

CTL Pedagogy Open Hour /CTL/

Drop-in to discuss pedagogical puzzles, ideas, and/or questions with the CTL and colleagues.

• Thursday, October 21
  12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Zoom Link

Creating Blackboard quizzes and online tests using the Respondus Lockdown Browser feature /AIT/

Join AIT to learn how to create an automatic grading test and deploy it to your students, modify test questions, and update students' scores automatically. Faculty will become familiar with the Survey tool to gather information from students. Faculty will also become familiar with the Respondus LockDown Browser test and learn how to restricts what students can access on or from their computer during online Blackboard quizzes.

• Monday, October 25
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Four simple steps to create a Blackboard online test different for each Student Preview, Looking at the Blackboard Activities Using the Student Mode/AIT/

Join AIT to learn how to look at the Blackboard activities using the student mode. You can submit assignments, take tests, create blogs, and discussion posts, create journals and wikis entries, and view students’ tools, such as My Grades.

• Wednesday, October 27
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

How to Be A Better UndocuAlly in the Classroom /ISSO/

The Immigrant Student Success Office, the CTL, and the Sociology Dpt are hosting a workshop on how to be a better UndocuAlly, facilitated by Carolina Bank-Muñoz and Maddy Fox. In this workshop, we’ll talk about how we as faculty can stay informed and cultivate a supportive learning environment for undocumented/various status students and their families.

• Thursday, October 28
  12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Zoom Registration Link

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, October 29
  12:00 p.m.–1 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Month of November

Creating rubrics and grading assessments with rubrics /AIT/

Join AIT to become familiar with the Blackboard rubric tool, learn how to associate it with assessments and how to use it to grade them.

• Monday, November 1
  1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

ACUE Microcourse: Designing Learner-Centered Courses Info Session /CTL/ and/ACUE/

Join ACUE and CTL for a mini-course experience, to learn more about this faculty development opportunity.

• Tuesday, November 2
  11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Register Here

Creating course groups on Blackboard /AIT/

Instructors will learn how to create and manage the course’s groups and how to set up group collaboration areas.

• Wednesday, November 3
  1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Mid-Semester Check-In for Faculty Teaching In-Person /CTL/

Are you currently teaching in person? Join colleagues who are also teaching in person to check-in and talk about how it is going.

• Thursday, November 4
  4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Zoom Register Link

Blackboard tools for monitoring students' participation in-class activities /AIT/

Join AIT to learn about Blackboard evaluation tools and get easy access to students who need immediate attention regarding their grades, activities, and course access.

• Monday, November 8
  1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

The Blackboard Survey /AIT/

Join AIT to learn about using surveys in Blackboard to gather insightful and valuable information from your students and learn what is working well in a course and what might change.

• Wednesday, November 10
  1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Brooklyn College Data Dashboard Workshop/Office of Institutional Effectiveness/

As a Brooklyn College faculty member, you may find that you sometimes need statistical data about our students. This may be for a grant, department planning, assessment activities, or just for your own interest. The Office of Institutional Research and Data Analysis maintains an extensive data dashboard for your convenience. This instructional session will help you learn how to get the most out of our publicly available data.

This session is currently full but there are additional sessions taking place Nov 19, Dec 2, and Dec 9. Check the link for availability. Use the same RSVP link for all sessions.

• Thursday, November 11
  12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
• RSVP Link

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join AIT in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, November 12
  12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Introduction to Swivl, the Motion Tracking Camera Platform /AIT/

Join AIT to learn how to synchronize mobile devices to the Swivl platform, work with theSwivl Capture app, create, and save Swivlmovies and slide presentations simultaneously and much more.

• Monday, November 15
  12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Introduction to NJVID / Illumira, Blackboard integrated digital media repository /AIT/

Join AIT to learn how to create an NJVID assignment and allow students to easily upload class related digital media into NJVID. Discover how to review and publish students’ materials as well as edit and share your own media within the course.

• Wednesday, November 17
  12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Open Pedagogy Hour with the CTL – focus on Assessments /CTL/

Drop-in to check-in with CTL faculty . In this session, we invite a focus on assessments. If you have an assessment you’d like to discuss, exchange, or share with other faculty – bring it along! We are particularly interested in discussing with each other how to be mindful of faculty workload without compromising assessment/pedagogy.

• Thursday, November 18
  12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Zoom Register Link

Brooklyn College Data Dashboard Workshop/Office of Institutional Effectiveness/

As a Brooklyn College faculty member, you may find that you sometimes need statistical data about our students. This may be for a grant, department planning, assessment activities, or just for your own interest. The Office of Institutional Research and Data Analysis maintains an extensive data dashboard for your convenience. This instructional session will help you learn how to get the most out of our publicly available data.

• Friday, November 19
  12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
• RSVP Link

Working with the Grade Center /AIT/

Join AIT for a session about the Blackboard Grade Center. Learn how to create columns, organize, and categorize them, access different grade center views, and more.

• Monday, November 22
  1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Balancing the Blackboard Grade Center and Saving Students Grades in your Desktop /AIT/

Join AIT to learn how to balance the grade center using the Total or the Weighted Column and export the grade center results to Excel.

• Wednesday, November 24
  1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Month of December

Archiving and Recycling your Blackboard Course Site /AIT/

Join AIT to learn what to do with your course site(s) at the end of each semester and how to prepare for next semester.

• Wednesday, December 1
  1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Imperialism, Education, and Resistance: Experiences from Puerto Rico, The Philippines, and The Dominican Republic/CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy/

The CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy is hosting this interdisciplinary discussion with poets, cultural scholars, human rights activists, and historians, explores the shared history and ongoing presence of U.S. imperialism in the Caribbean and the Philippines. Central themes to be explored include (neo/post) colonialism, its legacies and current lived experiences, expulsions, racialization, and climate change. The discussants will center the role of education in resistance and propose practical applications in educational settings. Panelists include: Raquel Salas Rivera ; Jody Blanco ; and Ana María Belique .

• Wednesday, December 1
  6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Register Here

Brooklyn College Data Dashboard Workshop/Office of Institutional Effectiveness/

Learn to access the data you need in real time! All Faculty and Staff are Welcome!

• Thursday, December 2
  9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
• RSVP Link

Bravery in the Classroom /CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy/

The CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy is hosting a 1-hour interactive panel discussion with Heather Huggins (Queensborough Community College), Alyse Keller (Kingsborough Community Each panelist will share their unique experiences and expertise cultivating bravery in the classroom, and there will be open dialogue with attendees to engage in discussion.

• Thursday, December 2
  3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Register Here

Bravery in the Classroom /CTL/

Join the CTL and colleagues to share strategies and pedagogical approaches for launching spring semester and welcoming students back to campus – in our classes and departments.

• Thursday, December 9
  12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Register Here

Brooklyn College Data Dashboard Workshop/Office of Institutional Effectiveness/

Learn to access the data you need in real time! All Faculty and Staff are Welcome!

• Thursday, December 9
  4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
• RSVP Link

Teach in Ten Course Orientation /CTL/

Join AIT to learn how to balance the grade center using the Total or the Weighted columns and export the grade center results in Excel.

• Tuesday, June 1
  12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Zoom Link

Teach in Ten Syllabus Development Co-Working Session/CTL/

In this session, we will discuss backward design, accessibility, and aligning learning goals with activities. Designed to align with the Teach in Ten June cohort, and open to all.

• Thursday, June 10
  12:30 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Zoom Registration Link

Teach in Ten Supporting Student Engagement Co-Working Session/CTL/

In this session, we will discuss weekly communication plan, welcome message, first day/week of class, and other engagement strategies. Designed to align with the Teach in Ten June cohort, and open to all.

• Thursday, June 17
  12:30 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Zoom Registration Link

Teach in Ten: Course Sites: Examples and Discussion/CTL/

In this session, CTL faculty will tour examples of existing course sites to discuss and workshop course site design as relates to our pedagogical goals. This session is designed for the Teach in Ten June cohort, and is open to all.

• Thursday, June 24
  12:30 p.m.– 1:30 p.m.
• Zoom Registration Link

Summer AIT Blackboard Training Camp

Join AIT for any of these six synchronic presentations with the most frequently used Blackboard tools and best practices. Each session will include 50 minutes demonstration and open time for Q&A. Instructors can attend the entire series or select the topic(s) of their interest.

A Tour of Blackboard (AIT) /AIT/

Learn the basics of creating and developing a course on Blackboard, including setting up a materials delivery structure and personalizing course navigation. Become familiar with the Course Copy feature that allows you to transfer, verify, and reuse the previous semester's course content.

• Monday, June 21
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Blackboard Interactive Tools /AIT/

Learn how to use Blackboard interactive tools such as Discussion Board, Blogs, Journals, and Wikis.

• Tuesday, June 22
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Introduction to Assignement, SafeAssign, and Turnitin /AIT/

Learn about the the Blackboard plagiarism detection tools. Participants will learn how to create Assignment, SafeAssign, and Turnitin assignments for student submissions and how to view, grade, and manage them.

• Wednesday, June 23
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Blackboard Quizzes, Online Tests, Pools and Surveys (Basic) /AIT/

Learn how to create an automatic grading test, deploy it to your students, modify test questions, and update students' scores automatically. You will become familiar with the Survey tool to Gather insightful and valuable information from your students.

• Monday, June 28
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Working with the Grade Center (Basic)/AIT/

Learn how to balance the grade center, access different grade center views, and export the grade center to Excel.

• Tuesday, June 29
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Blackboard Evaluation Tools (Basic) /AIT/

Instructors will become familiar with the Blackboard evaluation tools and get easy access to students who need immediate attention with their assessments and other course activities

• Wednesday, June 30
  1:00 p.m.–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Link

Month of July

Forum on Teaching On Campus in the Fall (In-Person/Hybrid) /CTL//AIT/

The purpose of the forum is to answer questions about infrastructure for teaching on campus and provide information about how faculty can acquire more knowledge, training, and resources relevant to teaching. We will answer FAQs posed by faculty especially in relation to technology in classrooms, space/capacity in classrooms, informed decision-making, Library access and resources, and more.

If you are teaching in-person/hybrid in the fall – what question do you have? Please submit your questions to the Teaching On Campus Question Box - your questions help shape the Forum.

• Thursday, July 8
  12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Register Here

Teach in Ten: July Cohort

Teach in Ten: Course Site Orientation Q&A /CTL/

If you’re just getting started in the Teach in Ten course as part of the July cohort, this will serve as an orientation to the course

• Thursday, July 1
  12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Zoom Link

Teach in Ten: Syllabus Development Co-Working Session /CTL/

In this session, we will discuss backward design, accessibility, and aligning learning goals with activities. Designed to align with the Teach in Ten July cohort, and open to all.

• Tuesday, July 13
  12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Zoom Link

Teach in Ten: Student Engagement Co-Working Session /CTL/

In this session, we will discuss weekly communication plan, welcome message, first day/week of class, and other engagement strategies. Designed to align with the Teach in Ten July cohort, and open to all.

• Tuesday, July 20
  12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Zoom Link

Open Pedagogy: Teaching and Learning Empowered

Open Pedagogy with Hypothes.is. Story Maps, and Manifold /OER/

Presenters: Miriam Deutch, Emily Fairey, and Colin McDonald

• Wednesday, July 28
  1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Register Here

Brooklyn College Listening Project Workshop/BCLP/

Are you interested in using oral history or community interview projects in their classes? Come join this workshop and intro to the Brooklyn College Listening Project. Faculty who have experience with the listening project and those completely new to it are all welcome. Email Joseph Entin with questions.

• Monday, January 25
  3:00–5 p.m.
• Zoom Link

Pedagogy Q&A – CTL Open Office Hours /CTL/

A skills-focused workshop reviewing platforms, tools, techniques, and best practices for making videos for teaching. Will be recorded.

• Tuesday, January 19
  1–2 p.m.
• Zoom Link
  Meeting ID: 850 7154 6496, Passcode: 673623
  Or join by phone: +1 929.205.6099

Making it Work: Strategies for the 2020+ At-Home Academic (Faculty Day Wed Workshop Series)/ Faculty Day Conference Committee/

Three Brooklyn College faculty hold an open forum on living and working at home during the 2020 pandemic year and beyond. Ellen Walker lends her expertise on care practices while managing time for teaching. Stephanie Jensen-Moulton discusses balancing childcare and disability with trauma-centered teaching praxis. And Jeff Taylor discusses the complexities of sharing space with another full-time teacher. This event will be an open discussion where we will discuss, share, and brainstorm strategies and ideas for making our at-home spaces work for us, even under these extreme circumstances

Presenters: Ellen Walker, Psychology; Stephanie Jensen-Moulton, Conservatory of Music; Jeff Taylor, Conservatory of Music; Malka Simon, Art (Moderator)

• Wednesday, January 27
  3:30 p.m.
• Zoom Link
  Meeting ID: 819 3496 2412, Passcode: FD2021

Otherwise Worlds: Against Settler Colonialism and Anti-Blackness Reading /CTL/

This interdisciplinary reading and discussion group, co-facilitated Lawrence Johnson and Joseph Entin, is open to any and all Brooklyn College students, faculty, and staff and will meet every other Friday on Zoom through the spring semester. The focus will be intersections of Black and Native/Indigenous studies, history, and perspectives in the United States and the central text will be Otherwise Worlds: Against Settler Colonialism and Anti-Blackness edited by Tiffany Lethabo King, Jennell Navarro, and Andrea Smith. Together we will ask: How does your experience and expertise as a student, a staff member, or a faculty person inform what we are learning and can learn collectively? Participation doesn’t need to entail more work: you can attend and contribute even if you do not have time to read fully.

Email Joseph Entin or Lawrence Johnson to be added to the reading group.

• Friday, January 29
  4:00 p.m.

Week of February 1

Transferring Blackboard course content from previous semesters /AIT/

Learn how to transfer, verify, and reuse previous semesters course content.

• Monday, February 1
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Zoom for Instructors /AIT/

Join Fatima Davis from the Library’s New Media Center/AIT in this Zoom workshop for instructors.

• Monday, February 1
  5:30 p.m.
• Zoom Link for AIT Zoom for Instructors
  Meeting ID: 850 7154 6496, Passcode: 673623
  Or join by phone: +1 929.205.6099

Merging your Blackboard courses /AIT/

Learn how to merge your Blackboard courses, the benefits of using the merging tool, and best practices.

• Wednesday, February 3
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Tech That’s Worth the Trouble: Two Digital Tools that Engage Students and Transform Learning / Faculty Day Conference Committee/

Faculty are sometimes skeptical of bringing a new digital technology into the classroom, but digital platforms that have potential to involve students in deep and critical learning and are worth trade-offs. This session, will demonstrate two of these: Scalar, which allows students to productively and collectively annotate readings, visuals and media clips, and PeerWise, a platform for students to create, share, rate and discuss multiple-choice assessment questions incorporating social media and gaming techniques

Presenters: Mobina Hashmi, Television, Radio, and Emerging Media; Sharona Levy, Communication Arts, Sciences and Disorders

• Wednesday, February 3
  3:30 p.m.
• Workshop Zoom Link
  Meeting ID: 886 7114 7963, Passcode: FD2021

Pedagogy Q&A – CTL Open Office Hours /CTL/

Join CTL colleagues to brainstorm around any pedagogical questions or puzzles facing you as the semester begins.

• Thursday, February 4
  2–3 p.m.
• Zoom Link
  Meeting ID: 850 7154 6496, Passcode: 673623
  Or join by phone: +1 929.205.6099

Blackboard Q&A/AIT/

Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, February 5
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Week of February 8

Navigating the Blackboard course /AIT/

It is a brief overview of the Blackboard Course navigation. Learn the basics of organizing and developing a course on Blackboard. Learn how to set up My Course module, add new items in the course menu and content areas.

• Monday, February 8
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Rebuilding your course using a Blackboard template /AIT/

AIT will share with you two Blackboard templates with useful resources and guidelines embedded into some of the course menu hyperlinks.

• Wednesday, February 10
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Dealing with Death in the Classroom (and other places)/ Faculty Day Conference Committee/

Death happens. Currently we are dealing with loss as a society, a community, within our families and as individuals. How can we address this as educators? How can we be sensitive to our students’ realities as well as our own experiences? This workshop will provide an opportunity to exchange thoughts and ideas regarding situations of loss.

Presenters: R. Debra Shapiro and Tracy Wong, Health and Nutrition Sciences.

• Wednesday, February 10
  3:30 p.m.
• Zoom Link
  Meeting ID: 850 2048 5694, Passcode: FD2021

Facilitating Blackboard Discussions/CTL/

How do you spur fruitful discussions and learning experiencing in online discussion boards? Learn about various techniques for lively discussions in these types of asynchronous spaces.

• Thursday, February 11
  12:30–2 p.m.
• Zoom Link
  Meeting ID: 828 5790 0323, Passcode: 929676

Otherwise Worlds: Against Settler Colonialism and Anti-Blackness Reading /CTL/

This will be the 2nd meeting of the biweekly reading group.There will be two sessions – at 12pm and 4pm. Please attend whichever session works best for you.The topic will be the Introductory Chapter of Otherwise Worlds: Against Settler Colonialism and Anti-Blackness edited by Tiffany Lethabo King, Jennell Navarro, and Andrea Smith. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend. Please invite interested students.

Please register in advance by clicking your preferred mtg time12:00p or 4:00p

• Friday, February 12
  12pm and 4pm

Week of February 15

College Closed, Monday February 15th

Working with the Blackboard Attendance and other tools to review the students’ class participation /AIT/

Learn how to use the Blackboard Attendance feature. Find up other Blackboard features available for you to record students' participation in a class. It will include the Collaborate View Report, the items' Track Number of Views, and other simple course reports.

• Wednesday, February 17
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Pedagogies of Play / Faculty Day Conference Committee/

How can we encourage our students to engage rigorously with course material in a spirit of curiosity, creativity, and play? Drawing from diverse interdisciplinary methods, the professors on this panel will share strategies for creating dynamic classrooms where improvisation and embodiment lead to breakthroughs in student learning.

Presenters: Malcolm Merriweather (“Enhancing Ensemble Energy: Pacing, Mindfulness, Movement, Breathing”) and Jane Palmquist (“The play’s the thing: Initiating Students’ Musicking”), Conservatory of Music.

• Wednesday, February 17
  3:30 p.m.
• Zoom Link
  Meeting ID: 815 2914 8561, Passcode: FD2021

Peer Observations While We’re Remote/CTL/

Peer observations are starting soon(ish). Come join us for tips, strategies, recommendations and tools around conducting peer observations this semester, including an optional self-evaluation tool for those teaching asynchronously.

• Thursday, February 19
  12–1 p.m.
• Zoom Link
  Meeting ID: 890 2982 5158, Passcode: 602801

Week of February 22

Creating course banners and using the Blackboard Content Editor/AIT/

Learn how to create a course Banner in PowerPoint, and how to use the content editor to add formatted text, links, images, and media files to Blackboard.

• Monday, February 22
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

From AIT: QuickBooks, Part 1: Introduction/AIT/

Financial accounting is the standardized way of tracking the flow of money to, from and within an entity. QuickBooks uses these standard rules to automate the accounting process. Accounting is a mandatory skill for business, running a civic organization, or maintaining a home. For these workshops, we will use QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise v. 21.0. The fully functional 30-day trial version may be downloaded at: Here and Practice File is Here

• Monday, February 22
  2:30- 3:45 p.m.
• Zoom Link
  6:30- 7:45 p.m.
• Second Zoom Link

Pedagogy Q&A – CTL Open Office Hours/CTL/

Join colleagues to brainstorm around any pedagogical questions or puzzles facing you at this point in the semester. Or – come practice a warm-up/community building activity!

• Tuesday, February 23
  1–2 p.m.
• Zoom Link
  Meeting ID: 850 7154 6496, Passcode: 673623

Working with Collaborate, the Blackboard web conferencing tool /AIT/

During this session, instructors will explore the Blackboard web conferencing tool. Learn how to conduct a live online session, and recording a session.

• Wednesday, February 24
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

From AIT: QuickBooks, Part 2: Introduction/AIT/

Financial accounting is the standardized way of tracking the flow of money to, from and within an entity. QuickBooks uses these standard rules to automate the accounting process. Accounting is a mandatory skill for business, running a civic organization, or maintaining a home. For these workshops, we will use QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise v. 21.0. The fully functional 30-day trial version may be downloaded at: Here.

• Wednesday, February 24
  2:30- 3:45 p.m.
• Zoom Link
  6:30- 7:45 p.m.
• Second Zoom Link

Academic Integrity in the time of COVID (Faculty Day Wed Workshop Series)/ Faculty Day Conference Committee/

Teaching and learning remotely has turned our world upside down. Assessing student learning online has opened a can of worms. The Academic Integrity Committee has seen a dramatic increase in cheating allegations. Let’s discuss the issues that have arisen and strategies we can implement to promote academic integrity.

Presenters: Academic Integrity Committee – Patricia Antoniello, Anthropology; David Arnow, Computer and Information Science; Graciela Elizalde-Utnick, School Psychology, Counseling and Leadership; MJ Robinson, Television, Radio and Emerging Media

• Wednesday, February 24
  3:30 p.m.
• Zoom Link
  Meeting ID:836 5187 2409, Passcode: FD2021

Otherwise Worlds: Against Settler Colonialism and Anti-Blackness Reading /CTL/

This will be the 3rd meeting of the biweekly reading group. There will be two sessions – at 12pm and 4pm. Please attend whichever session works best for you. The reading for next week is “Sovereignty as Deferred Genocide” by Andrea Smith, Chapter 6 from Otherwise Worlds: Against Settler Colonialism and Anti-Blackness edited by Tiffany Lethabo King, Jennell Navarro, and Andrea Smith. (which you can access as an electronic book via the BC library catalogue). Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend.

Please register in advance by clicking your preferred mtg time: 12:00p or 4:00p

• Friday, February 26
  4:00p
  12:00p

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join AIT in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, February 26
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Week of March 1

Capturing a dynamic lecture using Blackboard Collaborate/AIT/

Learn how to use Blackboard Collaborate to record your lectures and share them with your students on the course menu. Best Practices.

• Monday, March 1
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

QuickBooks, Part 3: Special Situations and Reports /AIT/

Financial accounting is the standardized way of tracking the flow of money to, from and within an entity. QuickBooks uses these standard rules to automate the accounting process. Accounting is a mandatory skill for business, running a civic organization, or maintaining a home. For these workshops, we will use QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise v. 21.0. The fully functional 30-day trial version may be downloaded at: Here.Practice file: Here.

• Monday, March 1
  2:30- 3:45 p.m.
• Zoom Link
  6:30- 7:45 p.m.
• Second Session Zoom Link

Sharing media files within Blackboard using the Illumira / NJVID media repository services /AIT/

Learn how to create an NJVID assignment and allow students to easily upload class-related digital media into NJVID. Discover how to review and publish students’ materials as well as edit and share your media within the course.

• Wednesday, March 3
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Writing Better Exam Questions and Designing Multiple Choice for Online/CTL/

Join the CTL for this workshop where we will share resources and exchange ideas with colleagues around exam question and multiple choice question design, with a focus on this semester/pandemic moment.

• Wednesday, March 3
  1–2 p.m.
• Zoom Link
  Meeting ID: 811 6865 1074, Passcode: 607382
  Or join by phone: +1 929.205.6099

Week of March 8

Blackboard Interactive Tool/AIT/

Know how to use Blackboard interactive tools such as Discussion Board, Blogs, Journals, and Wikis.

• Monday, March 8
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Creating Course Groups on Blackboard /AIT/

Learn how to create and manage the course groups and how to set up group collaboration areas.

• Wednesday, March 10
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

CTL Assignment Exchange /CTL/

Do have an assignment in your course that you would like to tweak? And/or do you have an assignment you love that you'd be happy to share? Bring an/any assignment to this co-working session to share and exchange ideas around specific assignments (could include: discussion board prompts, lit reviews, reading responses, proposals, journals, wikis, blogs, student-lead discussions or ways you structure small group work, etc.)

• Thursday, March 11
  12:30–2 p.m.
• Zoom Link

CTL Toast to Mark One Year and Celebrate Community /CTL/

Join us for a brief, agenda-less get-together on Zoom to mark one-year of this wild experience and celebrate our BC community. <3

• Thursday, March 11
  5–5:30 p.m.
• Zoom Link

Otherwise Worlds: Against Settler Colonialism and Anti-Blackness Reading /CTL/

This will be the 4th meeting of the biweekly reading group.There will be two sessions – at 12pm and 4pm. Please attend whichever session works best for you.The readings are this short piece by Toni Cade Bambara and Chapter 20, "Building Maroon Intellectual Communities" by Chris Finley from Otherwise Worlds: Against Settler Colonialism and Anti-Blackness edited by Tiffany Lethabo King, Jennell Navarro, and Andrea Smith (which you can access as an electronic book via the BC library catalogue). Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend.

Please register in advance by clicking your preferred mtg time12:00p Registration Link or 4:00p Registration Link

• Friday, March 12
  12pm and 4pm

Blackboard Q&A/AIT/

Join AIT in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, March 12
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Week of March 15

The Blackboard Assignment and Annotate Tools/AIT/

Learn how to use the new Bb Annotate for customizable feedback to your students assignments. Become familiar with new features such as sidebar summary view, freehand drawing tools, various color selections, and more

• Monday, March 15
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Creating rubrics and grading assignments with rubrics /AIT/

Instructors will become familiar with the Blackboard rubric tool, associate it with an assessment, and use it for grading.

• Wednesday, March 17
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Hip Hop for Pedagogy Part 1 of 2 /CTL/

Are you interested in using hip hop as a tool for teaching and learning? In this first of two session, join us to discuss multidisciplinary strategies to incorporating hip hop and to learn about existing resources for developing your own course materials.

• Thursday, March 18
  12:30–2 p.m.
• Zoom Link

Week of March 22

Introduction to SafeAssign, the Blackboard plagiarism detection tool /AIT/

Become familiar with the native Blackboard plagiarism detection tool. Participants will learn how to create SafeAssign assessments for student submissions, and how to view, grade, and manage them.

• Monday, March 22
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Introduction the Turnitin plagiarism detection tool /AIT/

Learn how to create Turnitin assignments, review, and grade them.

• Wednesday, March 24
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Respondus Lockdown Browser, a proctoring tool integrated with Blackboard /AIT/

Learn how to set up a Respondus LockDown Browser test to restricts what students can access on or from their computer during online Blackboard test

• Thursday, March 25
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Otherwise Worlds: Against Settler Colonialism and Anti-Blackness Reading /CTL/

This will be the 5th meeting of the Otherwise Worlds Reading Group. The reading will be Chapter 2 of Stefano Harney and Fred Moten’s book The Undercommons, on the social function of academe and ways we might work within and around its organizing forces, habits, and ideologies.

There will be a single meeting at 4pm.

• Friday, March 26
  Please Register Here

Week of April 7

SafeAssign vs. Turnitin/AIT/

Learn how to use the two Blackboard integrated plagiarism detection tools and discover some of the similarities and differences. .

• Monday, April 7
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Stated Meeting of Faculty

• Tuesday, April 6
  12:30–1:30 p.m.
• Register Here

Hip Hop for Pedagogy Part 2 of 2 /CTL and Center for the Study of Brooklyn/

Are you interested in using hip hop as a tool for teaching and learning? In this second of two session, join us to continue discussing multidisciplinary strategies to incorporating hip hop and to learn about existing resources for developing your own course materials.

• Thursday, April 8
  12:30–2 p.m.
• Zoom Registration Link

Blackboard Q&A/AIT/

Join AIT in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, April 9
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Otherwise Worlds: Against Settler Colonialism and Anti-Blackness Reading /CTL/

The 6th meeting of the Otherwise Worlds: Against Anti-Blackness and Settler Colonialism will be a sharing of Otherwise Poetry. Drawing on themes of otherwise worlds, relations, ontologies, kinship, etc., the session will include otherwise sharing based on two poetry selections. Feel free to bring your own offerings as well - What are your imaginings of otherwise realities, or inspiration that gets that you through the day? It can be poetry, song, or verse; let’s share and discuss.

There will be one session at 4pm.

• Friday, April 9
  Please Register Here or Email Joseph Entin or Lawrence Johnson

Week of April 12

Blackboard quizzes and online tests/AIT/

Join AIT to learn how to create an automatic grading test and deploy it to students, modify test questions, and update students' scores automatically. Learn about the Survey tool to gather information from students

• Monday, April 12
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Creating online tests from Word documents/AIT/

Join AIT Learn how to transfer quizzes created in Word into Blackboard.

• Wednesday, April 14
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

CTL Open Pedagogy Q&A/CTL/

Join colleagues the CTL to discuss any pedagogical idea, challenge, puzzle, or question participants bring.

• Friday, April 16
  1–2 p.m.
• Zoom Link

Week of April 19

The Blackboard Survey/AIT/

Gather insightful and valuable information from your students and learn what is working well in a course and what might change.

• Monday, April 19
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Blackboard tools for monitoring students participation in-class activities/AIT/

Faculty will be introduced to the Blackboard evaluation tools and get easy access to students who need immediate attention with their assessments and other course activities.

• Wednesday, April 21
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

UndocuAlly in the Classroom /ISSO/ and/CTL/

Join ISSO and CTL for this interactive workshop for faculty about how to be a better UndocuAlly in the Classroom. Co-sponsored by the Immigrant Student Success Office and the Center for Teaching & Learning.

• Thursday, April 22
  12:30–2 p.m.
• Register Here (Updated Link)

Otherwise Worlds: Against Settler Colonialism and Anti-Blackness Reading /CTL/

Join us for the 7th and next-to-last session of the Otherwise Worlds Reading group. In this session, participants will be invited to share their experiences/insights/ideas with/for decolonization activities, praxis, and tactics. We inform our thinking by Eve Tuck and K. Wayne Yang’s 2012 article "Decolonization is Not a Metaphor" and the other readings we have engaged this semester. Students, staff, and faculty are welcome. Join us!

There will be one session at 4pm.

• Friday, April 23
  Please Register Here

Week of April 26

Working with the Grade Center/AIT/

This session will provide an introduction to the Blackboard Grade Center. Learn how to create columns, organize and categorize them, access different grade center views, and more.

• Monday, April 26
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Web 2.0 Sandbox: Focus on Flipgrid /CTL/

Join us for this interactive session where we will learn about Flipgrid: the student-friendly video discussion tool, including time to play with the tool, apply ideas, and engage with colleagues. The session will include intros (and time to play with) Jamboard and Padlet as well. Led by Mariya Gluzman, Philosophy Dpt. And expert in Web 2.0

• Thursday, April 29
  12:30–2 p.m.
• Please Register Here

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join AIT in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, April 30
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Week of May 3

Blackboard quizzes and online tests/AIT/

Faculty will be introduced to how to create an automatic grading test and deploy it to students, modify test questions, and update students' scores automatically. AIT will also introduce the Survey tool to gather information from students

• Monday, May 3
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Creating online tests from Word documents/AIT/

AIT will introduce how to transfer quizzes created in Word into Blackboard.

• Wednesday, May 5
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

End-of-Semester Classroom Closure Activities Exchange /CTL/

Join the CTL to exchange tips, strategies, approaches and ideas for end-of-semester closure activities. We will focus on activities for classroom closure – with time for strategies for grading efficiency, if there is interest. Gain energy and inspiration from colleagues.

• Thursday, May 6
  12:30–2 p.m.
• Zoom Register Link

Week of May 10

Balancing the Blackboard Grade Center and saving students grades in your desktop/AIT/

Join AIT to learn how to balance the grade center using the Total or the Weighted columns and export the grade center results in Excel.

• Monday, May 10
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Archiving and recycling your Blackboard course site /AIT/

AIT will introduce how to transfer quizzes created in Word into Blackboard.

• Wednesday, May 12
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, May 14
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Otherwise Worlds: Against Settler Colonialism and Anti-Blackness Reading /CTL/

Join the final meeting of the Otherwise Worlds Reading Group! For all who have participated in one, some, most, or all of the meetings, you have contributed to a (virtual) space of warmth, insight, sharing, and relationality! It has been great. The final meeting will include reflection on the experience and where to go from here.

• Friday, May 14
  4 p.m.
• Please Register Here

Week of May 17

(Virtual) Faculty Day

24th Annual Faculty Day Conference and Awards Ceremony. It is an exciting line-up - to check it out and for more information: Faculty Day

• Wednesday, May 19 and Thursday, May 20
  10:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
• Conference Schedule Overview (pdf)
• Full Conference Program (pdf)

CUNY Undergraduate Education (CUE) Conference

as part of the CUNY Undergraduate Education (CUE) Conference, (pdf) there will be a session on Credit for Prior Learning at CUNY: Validating Knowledge to Expand Access and Support Academic Success To Register Click Here. This panel will provide an opportunity for faculty and staff to engage with Credit for Prior Learning and learn more about implications, national practices, and the CUNY context. Presenters include: Nan Travers, SUNY Empire State College; Joanne Russell, Kingsborough Community College; and Richard Finger, Lehman College.

• Friday, May 21
  10 a.m.–12 p.m.
• Register Here

Pedagogy-in-Practice Week

During the second week of January (Jan 12 – 14) – we will be hosting course/syllabus development co-working sessions, tools and tech workshops, and a critical discussion around approaches to grading. For those seeking resources and company as you prepare for spring teaching – come join us! All are welcome to drop in for any portion of the week. The morning co-working sessions will include goal-setting, idea-sharing, and info-drops/resources from the CTL as well as time to work on your spring courses in the company of colleagues.

The grading discussion will take place Jan 14th 12 – 1:30pm.

Follow this link to See the Schedule and please Pre-register Here

Winter MS Office Bootcamp

CUNY-CIS is offering a Winter MS Office Bootcamp and ongoing Microsoft and Zoom trainings throughout the spring. This week their workshops include trainings on PowerPoint, Blended Learning with Teams, Forms, and Class, and Working Remotely with OneDrive and Teams. Here is the link to check out their offerings, to register, and for additional resources:CUNY CIS Training Schedule

Workshops for Fall Semester 2020: August 31 to December 18, 2020

Rebuilding Your Course Using a Blackboard Template /AIT/

AIT will share with you two Blackboard templates with useful resources and guidelines embedded into some of the course menu hyperlinks.

• Monday, August 31
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Zoom for Teaching Q&A /CTL/

Join us to ask questions and explore different way to use Zoom effectively for your classes.

• Tuesday, September 1
  3:30–5 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 989 5166 2764, Passcode: 791854
  Or join by phone: +1 929 205 6099 US

Merging Your Blackboard Courses /AIT/

Learn how to merge your Blackboard courses, the benefits of using the merging tool, and best practices.

• Wednesday, September 2
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join AIT in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, September 4
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Blackboard Basics /AIT/

Learn the basics of creating and developing a course on Blackboard, including setting up a materials delivery structure and personalizing course navigation.

• Wednesday, September 9
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Facilitating Discussion Boards /CTL/

How do you spur fruitful discussions and learning experiencing in online discussion boards? Learn about various techniques for lively discussions in these types of asynchronous spaces.

• Thursday, September 10
  12:30–2 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 960 0241 6233, Passcode: 347543
  Or join by phone: +1 929 205 6099 US

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join AIT in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, September 11
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Orientation to the TheirStory App – An Oral History Platform /CTL/

Learn about this exciting oral history app with TheirStory founder, Zack Ellis, and Brooklyn College faculty.

• Friday, September 11
  3–4:30 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 894 0832 4252, Passcode: 708371
  Or join by phone: +1 646 876 9923 US

Blackboard Collaborate (Basic) /AIT/

Learn how to create a course Banner in PowerPoint, and how to use the content editor to add formatted text, links, images, and media files to Blackboard.

• Monday, September 14
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Creating Course Banners and Using the Blackboard Content Editor /AIT/

Learn how to create a course Banner in PowerPoint, and how to use the content editor to add formatted text, links, images, and media files to Blackboard.

• Wednesday, September 16
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Workshop for First-Time Teachers /CTL/

Are you new to teaching in a college classroom? Join us for a discussion and workshop around teaching college for the first time (and in this case, remotely!) We will build on the experiences and expertise we each bring – and begin a conversation with the option of continuing throughout the semester.

• Thursday, September 17
  11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 999 9106 3434, Passcode: 933077
  Or join by phone: +1 929 205 6099 US

Week of September 21

Introduction to Assignment and SafeAssign, the Blackboard Plagiarism Detection Tool /AIT/

Become familiar with the native Blackboard plagiarism detection tool. Participants will learn how to create Assignment, SafeAssign for student submissions, and how to view, grade, and manage them.

• Monday, September 21
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

The New Blackboard Annotate Tool (Basic) /AIT/

Learn how to use the new Bb Annotate for customizable feedback to your students. Become familiar with new features such as sidebar summary view, freehand drawing tools, various color selections, and more.

• Wednesday, September 23
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Trauma-Informed Pedagogy /CTL/

Join colleagues for a workshop on thinking through trauma-informed pedagogy in our classes this semester.

• Thursday, September 24
  12:30–2 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 978 3896 9718, Passcode: 332640
  Or join by phone: +1 929 205 6099 US

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join AIT in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, September 25
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Week of September 28

Blackboard Collaborate (Basic) /AIT/

During this session, instructors will explore the Blackboard web conferencing tool. Learn how to conduct a live online session, and recording a session.

• Wednesday, September 30
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Active Learning Online /CTL/

Learn how to integrate active learning techniques and strategies into your remote learning environment.

• Friday, October 2
  1:30–2:30 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 925 3588 5271, Passcode: 498672
  Or Join by phone: 1 929 205 6099 US

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, October 2
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Week of October 5

Introduction the Turnitin Plagiarism Detection Tool /AIT/

Learn how to create Turnitin assignments, review, and grade them. Find the differences with SafeAssign.

• Monday, October 5
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Student Preview, Looking at the Blackboard Activities Using the Student Mode  /AIT/

Learn how to look at the Blackboard activities using the student mode. Using the Student Preview, you can submit assignments, take tests, create blog and discussion posts, create journal and wiki entries, and view student tools, such as My Grades.

• Tuesday, October 6
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Building a Positive Online Classroom and Addressing Challenges /CTL/

Presented by the Office of Judicial Affairs in collaboration with the CTL, come hear tips and strategies for how to prevent unwanted behavior and what to do if something comes up.

• Tuesday, October 6
  1–2 p.m.
• Register Here

Digital Discussion /OER/

Explore digital tools like Hypothes.is, Slack, and CUNY Academic Commons Group Forum that offer the potential for richer engagement with text, both individually and in groups.

• Thursday, October 8
  12:30–2 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 974 6659 1534, Passcode: 896666
  Or join by phone: +1 929.205.6099

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, October 9
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Week of October 12

Blackboard Basic (Repeat Session) /AIT/

Learn the basics of creating and developing a course on Blackboard, including setting up a materials delivery structure and personalizing course navigation.

• Wednesday, October 14
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Teaching with Maps /OER/

This workshop will introduce faculty to easy-to-use web-based mapping. Online mapping tools offer creative environments in which students can pull together multimedia elements into a shared, visual space.

• Thursday, October 15
  12:30–2 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 974 6659 1534, Passcode: 896666
  Or join by phone: +1 929.205.6099

Supporting Students in Remote Instruction /CTL/

In this workshop, faculty will engage in discussion about epistemologies, strategies, and pedagogical approaches for supporting students as they navigate learning online.

• Thursday, October 15
  12:30–2 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 935 6626 2222, Passcode: 425075
  Or join by phone: +1 929.205.6099

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, October 16
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Week of October 19

Creating rubrics and grading assignments with rubrics /AIT/

Instructors will become familiar with the Blackboard rubric tool, associate it with an assessment, and use it for grading.

• Monday, October 19
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Undocually Training /ISSO/

Join the Immigrant Student Success Office in this workshop and training on how to be an ally for undocumented, unauthorized, and DACA members of the college community.

• Thursday, October 22
  12:30–2 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 920 0131 7334
  or join by phone: +19292056099,,92001317334# US (New York)
  +13017158592,,92001317334# US (Germantown)
  +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
  +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
  +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
  +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Podcast and Video Assignments /OER/

Participants will learn how to support student assignments based on the production of audio/podcast and video recordings, with an emphasis on tools and methods for production and distribution.

• Thursday, October 22
  12:30–2 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 974 6659 1534, Passcode: 896666
  Or join by phone: +1 929.205.6099

Week of October 26

Creating Course Groups on Blackboard /AIT/

Instructors will learn how to create and manage the course groups and how to set up group collaboration areas.

• Monday, October 26
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Checking for Students Understanding in Remote Instruction /CTL/

Come join in a discussion with colleagues around tips and strategies for checking in with students about what they’re learning and understanding in your course. We’ll discuss strategies for both asynchronous and synchronous classes.

• Tuesday, October 27
  12:30–2 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 961 9146 4784, Passcode: 454496
  Or join by phone: +1 929.205.6099

Capturing a dynamic lecture using Blackboard Collaborate /AIT/

Learn how to use Blackboard Collaborate to record your lectures and share them with your students on the course menu. Best Practices.

• Wednesday, October 28
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Open Publication Platforms /OER/

Learn how to use Manifold and Scalar open-source platforms that allow instructors to create textbooks, course materials, and monographs as interactive online books that can also be easily exported and distributed as ebooks, PD, and print-on-demand formats. 

• Thursday, October 29
  12:30–2 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 974 6659 1534, Passcode: 896666
  Or join by phone: +1 929.205.6099

Difficult Conversation in Class /WAC/

In 2020, we have witnessed a range of challenging social and political issues, from the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic crisis, to police brutality, protests, and natural disasters. All of this comes before a historic election in November. Our students have personal stakes in these issues, and navigating these potentially fraught conversations is a challenge in any classroom setting. To make matters more complicated, faculty and students are interacting under unprecedented conditions of communication. In some circumstances, faculty may never even see their students face-to-face. Given these challenges, how can we make our classrooms conducive to safe, open, and productive conversations while also effectively teaching our respective courses? How might we address sensitive topics that arise unexpectedly? To what extent should we integrate or leave room for them in our own lectures? This workshop, open to all fields, will share strategies and views on appropriate and efficient ways to establish these conversations. Please come ready to discuss any challenges or solutions of your own regarding:

• Difficult discussions in the new dynamics of online pedagogy.
• The role of the professor in recognizing the stakes of these topics for us and our students.
• Understanding how political developments impact our students both in and out of class.
• Integrating these topics into our curriculum and syllabi.
• The interdisciplinary value of such questions during class.Learn how to use Manifold and Scalar open-source platforms that allow instructors to create textbooks, course materials, and monographs as interactive online books that can also be easily exported and distributed as ebooks, PD, and print-on-demand formats.
• Thursday, October 29
  12:30–2 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 982 9520 2031, Passcode: 261937
  Or join by phone: +1 929.205.6099

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, October 30
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Week of November 2

SafeAssign vs.Turnitin /AIT/

Learn how to use the two Blackboard integrated plagiarism detection tools and discover some of the similarities and differences.

• Monday, November 2
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Blackboard quizzes and online tests /AIT/

Learn how to create an automatic grading test and deploy it to their students, modify test questions, and update students' scores automatically. They will become familiar with the Survey tool to gather information from students.

• Wednesday, November 4
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Open Office Hours /CTL/

• Thursday, November 5
  1–2 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 961 9146 4784, Passcode: 454496
  Or join by phone: +1 929.205.6099

Providing Useful Feedback and Tips for Grading in Remote Instruction /CTL/

• Thursday, November 5
  2–3 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 961 9146 4784, Passcode: 454496
  Or join by phone: +1 929.205.6099

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, November 6
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Anti-Racist Pedagogy Working Group /CTL/

The BC Anti-Racist Pedagogy Working Group meets monthly and is a collaboration with the Anti-Racist Coalition at Brooklyn College. As a group, we study and engage with anti-racist pedagogy readings, develop materials to share with our colleagues, and create a space for collective engagement in the work.

• Friday, November 6
  3 p.m.–5 p.m.
• Please Register Here

Week of November 9

Creating Online Tests from Word Documents /AIT/

Learn how to transfer quizzes created in Word into Blackboard.

• Monday, November 9
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Sharing Media Files withing Blackboard using the Illumira/ NJVID media repository services /AIT/

Learn how to create an NJVID assignment and allow students to easily upload class-related digital media into NJVID. Discover how to review and publish students’ materials as well as edit and share your media within the course.

• Wednesday, November 11
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Assessment in Remote Learning /CTL/

Join a discussion with faculty around tips and strategies for how to incorporate assessments into remote instruction. We’ll discuss ideas from the literature and think through the particular needs/challenges of this moment.

• Thursday, November 12
  12:30–2 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 974 3452 5666, Passcode: 521195
  Or join by phone: +1 929.205.6099

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, November 13
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Week of November 16

Blackboard Basics /AIT/

Learn the basics of creating and developing a course on Blackboard, including setting up a materials delivery structure and personalizing course navigation.

• Monday, November 16
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Blackboard tools for monitoring student participation in-class activities (Basic) /AIT/

You will become familiar with the Blackboard evaluation tools and get easy access to students who need immediate attention with their assessments and other course activities.

• Wednesday, November 18
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Drop-in CTL Office Hours /CTL/

Pop into our Zoom Office Hours with questions, suggestions, ideas, or just to connect.

• Wednesday, November 18
  12–2 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 929 4684 0843, Passcode: 456537
  Or join by phone: +1 929.205.6099

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, November 20
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Week of November 23

Blackboard Survey /AIT/

Gather insightful and valuable information from your students and learn what is working well in a course and what might change.

• Monday, November 23
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Working with the Grade Center (Basic) /AIT/

You will become familiar with the Blackboard Grade Center. Learn how to create columns, organize and categorize them, access different grade center views, and more.

• Wednesday, November 25
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Week of November 30

Balancing the Blackboard Grade Center and saving students grades in your desktop /AIT/

Learn how to balance the grade center using the Total or the Weighted columns, and export the grade center results in Excel.

• Monday, November 30
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Creating Online Tests From Word Documents (Repeat Session) /AIT/

Learn how to transfer quizzes created in Word into Blackboard.

• Wednesday, December 2
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Balancing Synch and Asynch: Approaches and Platforms /CTL/

By popular demand: Join colleagues in a discussion of synchronous and asynchronous approaches in your courses (and via which platforms and tools!). Debrief your experiences so far! Think ahead to the winter and spring!

• Thursday, December 3
  12:30–2 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 993 9624 2010, Passcode: 745005
  Or join by phone: +1 929.205.6099

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join AIT in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, December 4
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Week of December 7

Blackboard quizzes and online tests /AIT/

Learn how to create an automatic grading test and deploy it to their students, modify test questions, and update students' scores automatically. They will become familiar with the Survey tool to gather information from students.

• Monday, December 7
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

CTL Office Hours /CTL/

Do you have questions about transitioning to the CUNY Zoom? Or - bring any burning pedagogy questions/ideas.

• Tuesday, December 8
  11:30–12:30 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 946 5854 5418, Passcode: 203723
  Or join by phone: +1 929.205.6099

Balancing the Blackboard Grade Center and saving students grades in your desktop (Repeat Session) /AIT/

Learn how to balance the grade center using the Total or the Weighted columns, and export the grade center results in Excel.

• Wednesday, December 9
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Mindfulness Practices – come M.E.L.T. with us... /Academic Affairs/

• Led by Education Faculty Malgorzata Powietrzynska and Linda Noble.

Linda and Malgorzata have been team-teaching and incorporating mindfulness into their graduate-level courses in the School of Education for over 5 years. This gathering is an opportunity for us to connect, share, and engage in self-care practices to support individual and collective well-being to meet this moment. This lunch time experience will provide a taste for what Malgorzata and Linda offer to undergraduate students in their SEED 1401 course, Mindfulness for Everyday Living and Transformation (M.E.L.T.)

• Thursday, December 10
  12–1 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID:965 9493 6909, Passcode: 163914

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, December 11
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Week of December 7

Blackboard quizzes and online tests /AIT/

Learn how to create an automatic grading test and deploy it to their students, modify test questions, and update students' scores automatically. They will become familiar with the Survey tool to gather information from students.

• Monday, December 7
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

CTL Office Hours /CTL/

Do you have questions about transitioning to the CUNY Zoom? Or - bring any burning pedagogy questions/ideas.

• Tuesday, December 8
  11:30–12:30 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID: 946 5854 5418, Passcode: 203723
  Or join by phone: +1 929.205.6099

Balancing the Blackboard Grade Center and saving students grades in your desktop (Repeat Session) /AIT/

Learn how to balance the grade center using the Total or the Weighted columns, and export the grade center results in Excel.

• Wednesday, December 9
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Mindfulness Practices – come M.E.L.T. with us... /Academic Affairs/

• Led by Education Faculty Malgorzata Powietrzynska and Linda Noble.

Linda and Malgorzata have been team-teaching and incorporating mindfulness into their graduate-level courses in the School of Education for over 5 years. This gathering is an opportunity for us to connect, share, and engage in self-care practices to support individual and collective well-being to meet this moment. This lunch time experience will provide a taste for what Malgorzata and Linda offer to undergraduate students in their SEED 1401 course, Mindfulness for Everyday Living and Transformation (M.E.L.T.)

• Thursday, December 10
  12–1 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Direct Link
  Meeting ID:965 9493 6909, Passcode: 163914

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, December 11
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Archiving and recycling your Blackboard course site /AIT/

You will learn what to do with your course site(s) at the end of each semester and how to prepare for next semester.

• Monday, December 14
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Balancing the Blackboard Grade Center and saving students grades in your desktop (Repeat session) /AIT/

Learn how to balance the grade center using the Total or the Weighted columns, and export the grade center results in Excel.

• Wednesday, December 16
  1–2 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Brooklyn College Listening Project End-of-Semester Student Share

Join faculty and students from across campus to hear student presentations of student-led oral history work conducted this semester. For details and joining info please email Joseph Entin

• Wednesday, December 16
  2–3:30 p.m.
• Joseph Entin's email

Teaching About Settler Colonialism Workshop

• This is the December meeting of the Anti-Racist Pedagogy Working Group. Sponsored by the Ethyle R. Wolfe Institute for the Humanities and co-sponsored by the BC Ad Hoc Committee for Indigenous Studies.

Jason Schreiner and Kaylee Hudson from University of Oregon will facilitate a workshop around teaching about Settler Colonialism and integrating Native/Indigenous Studies into our pedagogy, with Brooklyn College’s Dan Shtob and Lawrence Johnson.

• Thursday, December 17
  12–2 p.m.
• Zoom Meeting Registraion Link

Blackboard Q&A /AIT/

Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

• Friday, December 18
  2–3:30 p.m.
• Blackboard Collaborate Guest Link

Monday, August 24

1–2 p.m. - Navigating the Blackboard course

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/a3568a81286a47c3a6ce23a91c44f6b3
• It is a brief overview of the Blackboard Course navigation. Learn the basics of organizing and developing a course on Blackboard. Learn how to set up My Course module, add new items in the course menu and content areas.

Tuesday, August 25

4–5 p.m. – Pedagogical Open Q&A

• Join colleagues from the Center for Teaching & Learning to brainstorm around any pedagogical questions or puzzles facing you at this point in the semester.
• https://brooklyncollege.zoom.us/j/91606509882?pwd=NVZwbmtRMW9iV2FwYk4wZmlEOUZZZz09
• Meeting ID: 916 0650 9882
• Passcode: 119864
• Call in: +1 929 205 6099

Wednesday, August 26

1–2 p.m. - Transferring Blackboard Course Content From Previous Semesters

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/8c518817e6e646d7af8ab83c65538771
• Learn how to transfer, verify, and reuse previous semesters course content.

Thursday, August 27

2–3:30 p.m. – Workshop for First-Time Teachers

• Are you new to teaching in a college classroom? Join us for a discussion and workshop around teaching college for the first time – (and in this case, remotely!) We will build on the experiences and expertise we each bring – and begin a conversation with the option of continuing throughout the semester.
• https://brooklyncollege.zoom.us/j/93703071751?pwd=RzJUZGNwRnBEc0Mwc3Z2YTVDR1laZz09
• Meeting ID: 937 0307 1751
• Password: 89863
• Call-in: +1929 205 6099

Friday, August 28

1–2 p.m. - Blackboard Q&A

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/3799fd40eb1b408f879eaa033b89fbd6
• Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

The amazing AIT team is offering an eight-part presentation series with the most frequently used Blackboard tools and best practices. Each session will include 50 minutes demonstration and open time for Q&A. Instructors can attend the entire series or select the topic(s) of their interest.

In addition, the CTL will be offering pedagogical workshops between now and the start of the semester (included in the schedule below).

Monday, August 10

11 a.m.–noon - Intro to Zoom (CTL)

• Join colleagues from the CTL for a basic introduction to/open office hours on using Zoom for teaching.
• https://brooklyncollege.zoom.us/j/99556615221?pwd=MWp4cHJscXQzWThWWTVoSm5qcnRQUT09
• Meeting ID: 995 5661 5221
• Passcode: 029359
• Join by phone: +1 929 205 6099

1–2 p.m. - A Tour of Blackboard

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/3902853d015045828bfa01086b6ae17e
• Learn the basics of creating and developing a course on Blackboard, including setting up a materials delivery structure and personalizing course navigation.

Tuesday, August 11

1–2 p.m. - Blackboard interactive Tools (Basic)

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/bfc33443e57c4ef58d0c8ba9eb17819d
• Know how to use Blackboard interactive tools such as Discussion Board, Blogs, Journals, and Wikis.

Thursday, August 13

1–2 p.m. - Introduction to Assignment, SafeAssign and Turnitin Assignment

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/552a6383e3244d1582e8cf5dac4dd9d1
• Become familiar with the Blackboard plagiarism detection tools. Participants will learn how to create Assignment, SafeAssign, and Turnitin assignments for student submissions and how to view, grade, and manage them.

Friday, August 14

1–2 p.m. - Blackboard Quizzes, Online Tests, Pools, and Surveys (Basic)

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/52d7123b2dbd458388addfa3e660ca2f
• Learn how to create an automatic grading test and deploy it to their students, modify test questions, and update students' scores automatically. They will become familiar with the Survey tool to Gather insightful and valuable information from your students.

Monday, August 17

1–2 p.m. - Working with the Grade Center (Basic)

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/e0cd1087a0be4194904c3f862490068c
• Learn how to balance the grade center, access different grade center views, and export the grade center to Excel.

Tuesday, August 18

1–2 p.m. - Blackboard Evaluation Tools (Basic)

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/da64cca1aadd4d7d816d9ae2e97a3438
• Instructors will become familiar with the Blackboard evaluation tools and get easy access to students who need immediate attention with their assessments and other course activities.

Thursday, August 20

Noon–1:30 p.m. Student-Led Oral Histories: Teaching With the Brooklyn College Listening Project

• The Brooklyn College Listening Project is an oral history and community interview initiative at Brooklyn College where students interview family, neighbors, friends and strangers about their lives, experiences, and perspectives on the world. This workshop is designed to introduce and refresh instructors from across the College about how to integrate oral history into our teaching. The workshop will include an introduction to the new BC Covid-19 Archive. Questions? Contact: jentin@brooklyn.cuny.edu
• https://brooklyncollege.zoom.us/j/99387646259?pwd=d2xWVnpJRWdPdHVUbmZwTWprbGZMZz09
• Meeting ID: 993 8764 6259
• Passcode: 074910
• Join by phone: +1 929 205 6099

1–2 p.m. - Blackboard Collaborate Basic

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/99dec51bfd03432b995cb51610a68d23
• During this session, instructors will explore the Blackboard web conferencing tool, learn how to conduct a live online session, and recording a session.

1–2 p.m. - Archiving and Recycling your Blackboard Course Site

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/1426d4840331485f827e3c7b90be178a
• Instructors will learn what to do with their course site(s) at the end of the classes, and how to prepare for next semester.

2–3:30 p.m. First Day and Week of Class (CTL)

• Join colleagues to share tips, ideas, and tools for the first day and week of your class.
• https://brooklyncollege.zoom.us/j/93703071751?pwd=RzJUZGNwRnBEc0Mwc3Z2YTVDR1laZz09
• Meeting ID: 937 0307 1751
• Password: 89863
• Call-in: +19292056099, 93703071751#, 0#, 898637#
• Friday, August 21

Monday, July 27

1–2 p.m. – (AIT) Blackboard Collaborate Basic New Interface

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/9c56854e367e49b1a63f80d7dd955ec6
• During this session, instructors will explore Blackboard web conferencing new interface and tools, learn how to conduct a live online session, and recording a session.

Thursday, July 30

2–3:30 p.m. – (CTL) Strategies for Grading and Giving Feedback

• Join colleagues for a discussion around pedagogy and practicality in relation to grading and giving feedback (online and beyond). Before the session, we recommend that you explore Module 4 of the Brooklyn Guide to Online Pedagogy (BCGO). This session is part of a series of weekly synchronous sessions that align with the content of the BCGO. These synchronous sessions are optional.
• https://brooklyncollege.zoom.us/j/93703071751?pwd=RzJUZGNwRnBEc0Mwc3Z2YTVDR1laZz09
• Meeting ID: 937 0307 1751
• Password: 89863
• Call-in: +19292056099, 93703071751#, 0#, 898637#

Resources on the Topic of Grading and Feedback

• Feedback, Not Just Grading from the Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning at Indiana University Bloomington
• Back-to-School: Consider Your Feedback System, Not Grading System
• How to Grade Faster in 2020 by Debra Cohan from Inside Higher Ed and even though the author of How to Grade Faster is not a fan of rubrics, many online educators find them very helpful.
• Rubrics for Assignments in Online Courses by Chana Goldberg from Touro College

Additional Support

If you need technical support with Blackboard, e-mail AIT. If you need support after hours (8 p.m.–8 a.m. and weekends), call 646.664.2024.

If you are looking for technical support with tools for asynchronous instruction, the OER team is available to work with you on an individual basis via phone/e-mail/Zoom. They can also set up small virtual group trainings. E-mail Professor Miriam Deutch for same-day assistance and/or to set up an individual or small virtual group training with the OER team.

If you need technical support with Teams, Zoom, Meet, or other BC-supported online tools, contact the IT Helpdesk via e-mail or call 718.951.4357.

Faculty in need of one-on-one pedagogical support can Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction. We will follow up within 48 hours.

Summer Faculty Development Opportunities

Brooklyn Guide to Online Pedagogy (BCGO)

The BCGO is a four-module, self-paced (fully asynchronous) series intended to give faculty an overview of best practices in online teaching. It provides faculty with core principles, strategies, recommendations, and resources gathered from experienced and critical online educators/resources.

The modules focus on teaching online in the context of COVID-19:

• an introduction to online pedagogy and frameworks,
• trauma-aware pedagogy,
• course and syllabus design,
• activity/assessment design and rubrics,
• assessment and testing,
• online facilitation, communication, and community-building.

The course modules are not facilitated.

All Brooklyn College faculty—both full-time faculty and adjuncts—are invited to use BCGO as a resource for reference and consultation at any time. In addition, BCGO can be taken as a course, which requires completing assignments and assessments.

• Self-Enrollment Instructions (pdf)
• Self-Enrollment Video Demo

CUNY-Wide Online Teaching Essentials (Offered by the School of Professional Studies)

This fully online three-week course in on-line pedagogy is a facilitated, asynchronous course and includes faculty from across CUNY. Total estimated time is nine to 12 hours, though times may vary. Take a look at the Online Teaching Essentials Overview (pdf) for more information:

• The program will be offered in June and again in July.
• $500 stipend (upon successful completion, with completion of a Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics Course).
• This course is the most comprehensive training available to faculty this summer.
• To apply: Fill out this Application Form for the CUNY-Wide Online Teaching Essentials. This training is administered by the CUNY School of Professional Studies. Brooklyn College is collecting the applications but the final decision about who will be accepted to participate is determined by CUNY SPS and Academic Affairs.

Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics for Faculty (Offered by BC Academic Information Technology (AIT))

BC Blackboard Basics is a self-paced introductory course to the Blackboard platform. It takes approximately four to six hours to complete for those new to Blackboard. Once you start, we recommend that you complete it within two weeks. Participants will be introduced to the various features and tools of the Blackboard platform for their hybrid and online teaching. Each module will include a short assessment.

• Available now
• To enroll yourself in the Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics course, follow this link: Self-Enrollment Instructions (pdf).

This course fulfills the Blackboard Basics training requirements for both the CUNY-wide Online Teaching Essentials and the Brooklyn College Guide to Online Pedagogy courses. In order to receive the appropriate stipend, please complete this course concurrently with either of the pedagogy courses listed above.

Open Educational Resource (OER) Development and Online Course Support

If you are interested in developing a Zero Textbook Cost online course, the OER team can help you create discussion tools, maps, videos or audio assignments, quizzes, and tests. For more information visit the Brooklyn College's Open Educational Resource (OER) Initiative.

• To sign up, e-mail Professor Miriam Deutch.
• To receive a $1,500 stipend, the course must completed by fall 2020. Funding is available to support up to 10 faculty this summer.

We are also offering a special faculty development opportunity in the fall semester that will make a difference in your teaching online and also face-to-face.

CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy

This grant-funded program is designed for faculty teaching high-enrollment, high-failure STEM and other courses. The goal is to build on strengths and increase success for students at Brooklyn College, with a focus on equity. Funding is available for 60 faculty who will each receive $1,000 upon completion.

• E-mail the Roberta S. Matthews Center for Teaching and Learning at Brooklyn College to enroll or for more information.

Monday, July 20

1–2 p.m. – (AIT) SafeAssign vs. Turnitin

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/b7bd8cc79ff44934b6f158c44a5a77a5
• Learn how to use the two Blackboard plagiarism detection tools and discover some of the similarities and differences.

Wednesday, July 22

1–2 p.m. – (AIT) Blackboard Online test, Item Analysis, and Automated Regrading

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/4998d384e635413c99b403f0bd89e807
• The instructor will learn how to create an automatic grading test, find statistics for tests and student performance on individual questions; modify test questions, and update students' scores automatically.

Thursday, July 23

2–3:30 p.m. – (CTL) Assignments and Assessments

• Join colleagues for a discussion about remote assignments and assessments. Before the session, we recommend that you explore Module 4 of the Brooklyn Guide to Online Pedagogy (BCGO). This session is part of a series of weekly synchronous sessions that align with the content of the BCGO. These synchronous sessions are optional.
• https://brooklyncollege.zoom.us/j/93703071751?pwd=RzJUZGNwRnBEc0Mwc3Z2YTVDR1laZz09
• Meeting ID: 937 0307 1751
• Password: 89863
• Call-in: +19292056099, 93703071751#, 0#, 898637#

Additional Support

If you need technical support with Blackboard, e-mail AIT. If you need support after hours (8 p.m.–8 a.m. and weekends), call 646.664.2024.

If you are looking for technical support with tools for asynchronous instruction, the OER team is available to work with you on an individual basis via phone/e-mail/Zoom. They can also set up small virtual group trainings. E-mail Professor Miriam Deutch for same-day assistance and/or to set up an individual or small virtual group training with the OER team.

If you need technical support with Teams, Zoom, Meet, or other BC-supported online tools, contact the IT Helpdesk via e-mail or call 718.951.4357.

Faculty in need of one-on-one pedagogical support can Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction. We will follow up within 48 hours.

Summer Faculty Development Opportunities

Brooklyn Guide to Online Pedagogy (BCGO)

The BCGO is a four-module, self-paced (fully asynchronous) series intended to give faculty an overview of best practices in online teaching. It provides faculty with core principles, strategies, recommendations, and resources gathered from experienced and critical online educators/resources.

The modules focus on teaching online in the context of COVID-19:

• an introduction to online pedagogy and frameworks,
• trauma-aware pedagogy,
• course and syllabus design,
• activity/assessment design and rubrics,
• assessment and testing,
• online facilitation, communication, and community-building.

The course modules are not facilitated.

All Brooklyn College faculty—both full-time faculty and adjuncts—are invited to use BCGO as a resource for reference and consultation at any time. In addition, BCGO can be taken as a course, which requires completing assignments and assessments.

• Self-enrollment Instructions (pdf)
• Self-enrollment Video Demo

CUNY-Wide Online Teaching Essentials (Offered by the School of Professional Studies)

This fully online 3-week course in online pedagogy is a facilitated, asynchronous course and includes faculty from across CUNY. Total estimated time is nine to 12 hours, though times may vary. Take a look at the Online Teaching Essentials Overview (pdf) for more information:

• The program will be offered in June and again in July.
• $500 stipend (upon successful completion, with completion of a Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics Course).
• This course is the most comprehensive training available to faculty this summer.
• To apply: Fill out this Application Form for the CUNY-Wide Online Teaching Essentials. This training is administered by the CUNY School of Professional Studies. Brooklyn College is collecting the applications but the final decision about who will be accepted to participate is determined by CUNY SPS and Academic Affairs.

Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics for Faculty (Offered by BC Academic Information Technology (AIT))

BC Blackboard Basics is a self-paced introductory course to the Blackboard platform. It takes approximately four to six hours to complete for those new to Blackboard. Once you start, we recommend that you complete it within two weeks. Participants will be introduced to the various features and tools of the Blackboard platform for their hybrid and online teaching. Each module will include a short assessment.

• Available now
• To enroll yourself in the Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics course, follow this link: Self-Enrollment Instructions (pdf).

This course fulfills the Blackboard Basics training requirements for both the CUNY-wide Online Teaching Essentials and the Brooklyn College Guide to Online Pedagogy courses. In order to receive the appropriate stipend, please complete this course concurrently with either of the pedagogy courses listed above.

Open Educational Resource (OER) Development and Online Course Support

If you are interested in developing a Zero Textbook Cost online course, the OER team can help you create discussion tools, maps, videos or audio assignments, quizzes, and tests. For more information visit the Brooklyn College's Open Educational Resource (OER) Initiative.

• To sign up, e-mail Professor Miriam Deutch.
• To receive a $1,500 stipend, the course must completed by fall 2020. Funding is available to support up to 10 faculty this summer.

We are also offering a special faculty development opportunity in the fall semester that will make a difference in your teaching online and also face-to-face.

CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy

This grant-funded program is designed for faculty teaching high-enrollment, high-failure STEM and other courses. The goal is to build on strengths and increase success for students at Brooklyn College, with a focus on equity. Funding is available for 60 faculty who will each receive $1,000 upon completion.

• E-mail the Roberta S. Matthews Center for Teaching and Learning at Brooklyn College to enroll or for more information.

Monday, July 13

1–2 p.m. - (AIT) Transferring and Archiving Blackboard Course Content From Previous Semesters

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/e12bef1554794952a8d890fa5ffd8753
• Learn what to do with your course site(s) at the end of each semester and how to prepare for next semester.

Wednesday, July 15

1–2 p.m. - (AIT) Rebuilding Your Course Using a Blackboard Template

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/6e55ed88038e41a0bb5ad271e83a34b2
• We will share with you two Blackboard templates with useful resources and guidelines embedded into some of the course menu hyperlinks.

Thursday, July 16

2–3:30 p.m. - (CTL) Balancing Synch and Asynch – A Discussion of Platforms and Approaches

• By popular request: Join colleagues to discuss the platforms and approaches for your courses, with a focus on the particular needs of our CUNY students. Pre-requisite: please self-enroll in the Brooklyn Guide to Online Pedagogy (BCGO). This session is part of a series of weekly synchronous sessions that align with the content of the BCGO. These synchronous sessions are optional.
• https://brooklyncollege.zoom.us/j/93703071751?pwd=RzJUZGNwRnBEc0Mwc3Z2YTVDR1laZz09
• Meeting ID: 937 0307 1751
• Password: 89863
• Call-in: +19292056099, 93703071751#, 0#, 898637#

Additional Support

If you need technical support with Blackboard, e-mail AIT. If you need support after hours (8 p.m.–8 a.m. and weekends), call 646.664.2024.

If you are looking for technical support with tools for asynchronous instruction, the OER team is available to work with you on an individual basis via phone/e-mail/Zoom. They can also set up small virtual group trainings. E-mail Professor Miriam Deutch for same-day assistance and/or to set up an individual or small virtual group training with the OER team.

If you need technical support with Teams, Zoom, Meet, or other BC-supported online tools, contact the IT Helpdesk via e-mail or call 718.951.4357.

Faculty in need of one-on-one pedagogical support can Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction. We will follow up within 48 hours.

Summer Faculty Development Opportunities

Brooklyn Guide to Online Pedagogy (BCGO)

The BCGO is a four-module, self-paced (fully asynchronous) series intended to give faculty an overview of best practices in online teaching. It provides faculty with core principles, strategies, recommendations, and resources gathered from experienced and critical online educators/resources.

The modules focus on teaching online in the context of COVID-19:

• an introduction to online pedagogy and frameworks,
• trauma-aware pedagogy,
• course and syllabus design,
• activity/assessment design and rubrics,
• assessment and testing,
• online facilitation, communication, and community-building.

The course modules are not facilitated.

All Brooklyn College faculty—both full-time faculty and adjuncts—are invited to use BCGO as a resource for reference and consultation at any time. In addition, BCGO can be taken as a course, which requires completing assignments and assessments.

• Self-Enrollment Instructions (pdf)
• Self-Enrollment Video Demo

CUNY-wide Online Teaching Essentials (Offered by the School of Professional Studies)

This fully online 3-week course in on-line pedagogy is a facilitated, asynchronous course and includes faculty from across CUNY. Total estimated time is 9–12 hours, though times may vary. Take a look at the Online Teaching Essentials Overview (pdf) for more information:

• The program will be offered in June and again in July.
• $500 stipend (upon successful completion, with completion of a Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics Course).
• This course is the most comprehensive training available to faculty this summer.
• To apply: Fill out this Application Form for the CUNY-Wide Online Teaching Essentials. This training is administered by the CUNY School of Professional Studies. Brooklyn College is collecting the applications but the final decision about who will be accepted to participate is determined by CUNY SPS and Academic Affairs.

Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics for Faculty (Offered by BC Academic Information Technology (AIT))

BC Blackboard Basics is a self-paced introductory course to the Blackboard platform. It takes approximately four to six hours to complete for those new to Blackboard. Once you start, we recommend that you complete it within two weeks. Participants will be introduced to the various features and tools of the Blackboard platform for their hybrid and online teaching. Each module will include a short assessment.

• Available now
• To enroll yourself in the Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics course, follow this link: Self-Enrollment Instructions (pdf).

This course fulfills the Blackboard Basics training requirements for both the CUNY-wide Online Teaching Essentials and the Brooklyn College Guide to Online Pedagogy courses. In order to receive the appropriate stipend, please complete this course concurrently with either of the pedagogy courses listed above.

Open Educational Resource (OER) Development and Online Course Support

If you are interested in developing a Zero Textbook Cost online course, the OER team can help you create discussion tools, maps, videos or audio assignments, quizzes, and tests. For more information visit the Brooklyn College's Open Educational Resource (OER) Initiative.

• To sign up, e-mail Professor Miriam Deutch.
• To receive a $1,500 stipend, the course must completed by fall 2020. Funding is available to support up to 10 faculty this summer.

We are also offering a special faculty development opportunity in the fall semester that will make a difference in your teaching online and also face-to-face.

CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy

This grant-funded program is designed for faculty teaching high-enrollment, high-failure STEM and other courses. The goal is to build on strengths and increase success for students at Brooklyn College, with a focus on equity. Funding is available for 60 faculty who will each receive $1,000 upon completion.

• E-mail the Roberta S. Matthews Center for Teaching and Learning at Brooklyn College to enroll or for more information.

Monday, June 29

1–2 p.m. – The New Blackboard Annotate Tool (Basic)

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/9ce1e930ae7e4f59bf8cabffa95394fd
• Learn how to use the new Bb Annotate for customizable feedback to your students. Become familiar with new features such as sidebar summary view, freehand drawing tools, various color selections, and more.

Thursday, July 2

2–3:30 p.m. – Facilitating Discussion Boards: A BCGO Module 2 Discussion

• Join colleagues and Dr. Donna Granville for a discussion about facilitating discussion boards online. Pre-requisite: please self-enroll in the Brooklyn Guide to Online Pedagogy (BCGO).
• This session is part of a series of weekly synchronous sessions that align with the content of the BCGO and are optional.
• https://brooklyncollege.zoom.us/j/5363522708 Meeting ID: 536 352 2708. One tap mobile. +19292056099, 5363522708# US (New York)

Additional Support

If you need technical support with Blackboard, e-mail AIT. If you need support after hours (8 p.m.–8 a.m. and weekends), call 646.664.2024.

If you are looking for technical support with tools for asynchronous instruction, the OER team is available to work with you on an individual basis via phone/e-mail/Zoom. They can also set up small virtual group trainings. E-mail Professor Miriam Deutch for same-day assistance and/or to set up an individual or small virtual group training with the OER team.

If you need technical support with Teams, Zoom, Meet, or other BC-supported online tools, contact the IT Helpdesk via e-mail or call 718.951.4357.

Faculty in need of one-on-one pedagogical support can Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction. We will follow up within 48 hours.

Summer Faculty Development Opportunities

Brooklyn Guide to Online Pedagogy (BCGO)

The BCGO is a four-module, self-paced (fully asynchronous) series intended to give faculty an overview of best practices in online teaching. It provides faculty with core principles, strategies, recommendations, and resources gathered from experienced and critical online educators/resources.

The modules focus on teaching online in the context of COVID-19:

• an introduction to online pedagogy and frameworks,
• trauma-aware pedagogy,
• course and syllabus design,
• activity/assessment design and rubrics,
• assessment and testing,
• online facilitation, communication, and community-building.

The course modules are not facilitated.

All Brooklyn College faculty—both full-time faculty and adjuncts—are invited to use BCGO as a resource for reference and consultation at any time. In addition, BCGO can be taken as a course, which requires completing assignments and assessments.

• Self-enrollment Instructions (pdf)
• Self-enrollment Video Demo

CUNY-Wide Online Teaching Essentials (Offered by the School of Professional Studies)

This fully online three-week course in on-line pedagogy is a facilitated, asynchronous course and includes faculty from across CUNY. Total estimated time is nine to 12 hours, though times may vary. Take a look at the Online Teaching Essentials Overview (pdf) for more information:

• The program will be offered in June and again in July.
• $500 stipend (upon successful completion, with completion of a Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics Course).
• This course is the most comprehensive training available to faculty this summer.
• To apply: please fill out this Application form for the CUNY-wide Online Teaching Essentials. This training is administered by the CUNY School of Professional Studies. Brooklyn College is collecting the applications but the final decision about who will be accepted to participate is determined by CUNY SPS and Academic Affairs.

Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics for Faculty (Offered by BC Academic Information Technology (AIT)

BC Blackboard Basics is a self-paced introductory course to the Blackboard platform. It takes approximately four to six hours to complete for those new to Blackboard. Once you start, we recommend that you complete it within two weeks. Participants will be introduced to the various features and tools of the Blackboard platform for their hybrid and online teaching. Each module will include a short assessment.

• Available now
• To enroll yourself in the Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics course, follow this link: Self-enrollment Instructions (pdf).

This course fulfills the Blackboard Basics training requirements for both the CUNY-wide Online Teaching Essentials and the Brooklyn College Guide to Online Pedagogy courses. In order to receive the appropriate stipend, please complete this course concurrently with either of the pedagogy courses listed above.

Open Educational Resource (OER) Development and Online Course Support

If you are interested in developing a Zero Textbook Cost online course, the OER team can help you create discussion tools, maps, videos or audio assignments, quizzes, and tests. For more information visit the Brooklyn College's Open Educational Resource (OER) Initiative.

• To sign up, contact Professor Miriam Deutch.
• To receive a $1,500 stipend, the course must completed by fall 2020. Funding is available to support up to 10 faculty this summer.

We are also offering a special faculty development opportunity in the fall semester that will make a difference in your teaching online and also face-to-face.

CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy

This grant-funded program is designed for faculty teaching high-enrollment, high-failure STEM and other courses. The goal is to build on strengths and increase success for students at Brooklyn College, with a focus on equity. Funding is available for 60 faculty who will each receive $1,000 upon completion.

• E-mail the Roberta S. Matthews Center for Teaching and Learning at Brooklyn College to enroll or for more information.

Monday, June 22

1–2 p.m. – Student Preview, Looking at the Blackboard Activities Using the Student Mode

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/30f7b494ba7f402aa87e501ed421d102
• Learn how to look at the Blackboard activities using the student mode. You can submit assignments, take tests, create blog and discussion posts, create journal and wiki entries, and view student tools, such as My Grades.

Wednesday, June 24

1–2 p.m. – The New Blackboard Annotate Tool (Basic)

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/9ce1e930ae7e4f59bf8cabffa95394fd
• Learn how to use the new Bb Annotate for customizable feedback to your students. Become familiar with new features such as sidebar summary view, freehand drawing tools, various color selections, and more.

Thursday, June 25

2–3 p.m. – Active Learning Online: A BCGO Module 2 Discussion

• Join colleagues for a discussion about fostering active, student-centered learning online. You’re welcome to bring an idea or assignment/activity you’d like peer feedback on. Pre-requisite: familiarity with Module 2 of the Brooklyn Guide to Online Pedagogy (BCGO). Module 2 is focused on various aspects of Creating Course Content (deciding on course content, creating assignments and activities, as well as thinking/re-thinking lecture). This Thursday will focus on active learning, but we welcome any questions/thoughts related to Module 2.
• This session is part of a series of weekly synchronous sessions that align with the content of the BCGO.
• https://brooklyncollege.zoom.us/j/98752740372?pwd=Z2ZMd0NpRnNocDBnS3QrT1BGbzd5UT09
• Meeting ID: 987 5274 0372 Password: 252887
• One tap mobile +19292056099, 98752740372#, 0#, 252887# US (New York)

Additional Support

If you need technical support with Blackboard, e-mail AIT. If you need support after hours (8 p.m.–8 a.m. and weekends), call 646.664.2024.

If you are looking for technical support with tools for asynchronous instruction, the OER team is available to work with you on an individual basis via phone/e-mail/Zoom. They can also set up small virtual group trainings. E-mail Professor Miriam Deutch for same-day assistance and/or to set up an individual or small virtual group training with the OER team.

If you need technical support with Teams, Zoom, Meet, or other BC-supported online tools, contact the IT Helpdesk via e-mail or call 718.951.4357.

Faculty in need of one-on-one pedagogical support can Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction. We will follow up within 48 hours.

Summer Faculty Development Opportunities

Brooklyn Guide to Online Pedagogy (BCGO)

The BCGO is a four-module, self-paced (fully asynchronous) series intended to give faculty an overview of best practices in online teaching. It provides faculty with core principles, strategies, recommendations, and resources gathered from experienced and critical online educators/resources.

The modules focus on teaching online in the context of COVID-19:

• an introduction to online pedagogy and frameworks,
• trauma-aware pedagogy,
• course and syllabus design,
• activity/assessment design and rubrics,
• assessment and testing,
• online facilitation, communication, and community-building.

The course modules are not facilitated.

All Brooklyn College faculty—both full-time faculty and adjuncts—are invited to use BCGO as a resource for reference and consultation at any time. In addition, BCGO can be taken as a course, which requires completing assignments and assessments.

• Self-Enrollment Instructions (pdf)
• Self-Enrollment Video Demo

CUNY-Wide Online Teaching Essentials (Offered by the School of Professional Studies)

This fully online three-week course in on-line pedagogy is a facilitated, asynchronous course and includes faculty from across CUNY. Total estimated time is 9–12 hours, though times may vary. Take a look at the Online Teaching Essentials Overview (pdf) for more information:

• The program will be offered in June and again in July.
• $500 stipend (upon successful completion, with completion of a Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics Course).
• This course is the most comprehensive training available to faculty this summer.
• To apply: Fill out this Application Form for the CUNY-Wide Online Teaching Essentials. This training is administered by the CUNY School of Professional Studies. Brooklyn College is collecting the applications but the final decision about who will be accepted to participate is determined by CUNY SPS and Academic Affairs.

Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics for Faculty (Offered by BC Academic Information Technology (AIT))

BC Blackboard Basics is a self-paced introductory course to the Blackboard platform. It takes approximately four to six hours to complete for those new to Blackboard. Once you start, we recommend that you complete it within two weeks. Participants will be introduced to the various features and tools of the Blackboard platform for their hybrid and online teaching. Each module will include a short assessment.

• Available now
• To enroll yourself in the Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics course, follow this link: Self-Enrollment Instructions (pdf).

This course fulfills the Blackboard Basics training requirements for both the CUNY-wide Online Teaching Essentials and the Brooklyn College Guide to Online Pedagogy courses. In order to receive the appropriate stipend, please complete this course concurrently with either of the pedagogy courses listed above.

Open Educational Resource (OER) Development and Online Course Support

If you are interested in developing a Zero Textbook Cost online course, the OER team can help you create discussion tools, maps, videos or audio assignments, quizzes, and tests. For more information visit the Brooklyn College's Open Educational Resource (OER) Initiative.

• To sign-up, e-mail Professor Miriam Deutch.
• To receive a $1,500 stipend, the course must completed by fall 2020. Funding is available to support up to 10 faculty this summer.

We are also offering a special faculty development opportunity in the fall semester that will make a difference in your teaching online and also face-to-face.

CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy

This grant-funded program is designed for faculty teaching high-enrollment, high-failure STEM and other courses. The goal is to build on strengths and increase success for students at Brooklyn College, with a focus on equity. Funding is available for 60 faculty who will each receive $1,000 upon completion.

• E-mail the Roberta S. Matthews Center for Teaching and Learning at Brooklyn College to enroll or for more information.

Monday, June 15

1–2 p.m. - Blackboard interactive Tools (Basic)

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/6c6a78a3d2e44a4d825e0920f9d48232
• Learn how to use Blackboard interactive tools such as Discussion Board, Blogs, Journals and Wikis.

Wednesday, June 17

1–2 p.m. - Blackboard Tools for Monitoring Students' Participation in Class Activities (Basic)

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/9d9f1cc78d654183a7fff20f5c668ceb
• Become familiar with the Blackboard evaluation tools and get easy access to students who need immediate attention regarding their grades, activities and course access.

Thursday, June 18

2:30–3 p.m. - Lecture in the Online Environment – A BCGO Module 2 Discussion

• Join us for a discussion with colleagues. Pre-requisite: familiarity with Module 2 of the Brooklyn Guide to Online Pedagogy (BCGO). Module 2 is focused on various aspects of Creating Course Content (deciding on course content, creating assignments and activities, as well as thinking/re-thinking lecture). This Thursday we'll begin with a focus on lecture, but we welcome any questions/thoughts related to Module 2.
• This session is part of a series of weekly synchronous sessions that align with the content of the BCGO.
• https://brooklyncollege.zoom.us/j/91637776069?pwd=RmsyK1ZrdGJCalZUVVY4TnF3eWRudz09
• Meeting ID: 916 3777 6069 Password: 331184
• One tap mobile +19292056099, 91637776069#, 0#, 331184# US (New York)

Additional Support

If you need technical support with Blackboard, e-mail AIT. If you need support after hours (8 p.m.–8 a.m. and weekends), call 646.664.2024.

If you are looking for technical support with tools for asynchronous instruction, the OER team is available to work with you on an individual basis via phone/e-mail/Zoom. They can also set up small virtual group trainings. E-mail Professor Miriam Deutch for same-day assistance and/or to set up an individual or small virtual group training with the OER team.

If you need technical support with Teams, Zoom, Meet, or other BC-supported online tools, contact the IT Helpdesk via e-mail or call 718.951.4357.

Faculty in need of one-on-one pedagogical support can Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction. We will follow up within 48 hours.

Summer Faculty Development Opportunities

Brooklyn Guide to Online Pedagogy (BCGO)

The BCGO is a four-module, self-paced (fully asynchronous) series intended to give faculty an overview of best practices in online teaching. It provides faculty with core principles, strategies, recommendations, and resources gathered from experienced and critical online educators/resources.

The modules focus on teaching online in the context of COVID-19:

• an introduction to online pedagogy and frameworks
• trauma-aware pedagogy
• course and syllabus design
• activity/assessment design and rubrics
• assessment and testing
• online facilitation, communication, and community-building

The course modules are not facilitated.

All Brooklyn College faculty—both full-time faculty and adjuncts—are invited to use BCGO as a resource for reference and consultation at any time. In addition, BCGO can be taken as a course, which requires completing assignments and assessments.

• Self-Enrollment Instructions (pdf)
• Self-Enrollment Video Demo

CUNY-wide Online Teaching Essentials (Offered by the School of Professional Studies)

This fully online three-week course in on-line pedagogy is a facilitated, asynchronous course and includes faculty from across CUNY. Total estimated time is nine to 12 hours, though times may vary. Take a look at the Online Teaching Essentials Overview (pdf) for more information:

• The program will be offered in June and again in July.
• $500 stipend (upon successful completion, with completion of a Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics Course).
• This course is the most comprehensive training available to faculty this summer.
• To apply: please fill out this Application form for the CUNY-wide Online Teaching Essentials. This training is administered by the CUNY School of Professional Studies. Brooklyn College is collecting the applications but the final decision about who will be accepted to participate is determined by CUNY SPS and Academic Affairs.

Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics for Faculty (Offered by BC Academic Information Technology (AIT)

BC Blackboard Basics is a self-paced introductory course to the Blackboard platform. It takes approximately four to six hours to complete for those new to Blackboard. Once you start, we recommend that you complete it within two weeks. Participants will be introduced to the various features and tools of the Blackboard platform for their hybrid and online teaching. Each module will include a short assessment.

• Available now
• To enroll yourself in the Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics course, follow this link: Self-Enrollment Instructions (pdf).

This course fulfills the Blackboard Basics training requirements for both the CUNY-wide Online Teaching Essentials and the Brooklyn College Guide to Online Pedagogy courses. In order to receive the appropriate stipend, please complete this course concurrently with either of the pedagogy courses listed above.

Open Educational Resource (OER) Development & Online Course Support

If you are interested in developing a Zero Textbook Cost online course, the OER team can help you create discussion tools, maps, videos or audio assignments, quizzes, and tests. For more information visit the Brooklyn College's Open Educational Resource (OER) Initiative.

• To sign up, e-mail Professor Miriam Deutch.
• To receive a $1,500 stipend, the course must completed by fall 2020. Funding is available to support up to 10 faculty this summer.

We are also offering a special faculty development opportunity in the fall semester that will make a difference in your teaching online and also face-to-face.

CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy

This grant-funded program is designed for faculty teaching high-enrollment, high-failure STEM and other courses. The goal is to build on strengths and increase success for students at Brooklyn College, with a focus on equity. Funding is available for 60 faculty who will each receive $1,000 upon completion.

• E-mail the Roberta S. Matthews Center for Teaching and Learning at Brooklyn College to enroll or for more information.

Monday, June 8

1–2 p.m. SafeAssign and Turnitin the Blackboard Plagiarism Detection Tools

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c7d3ea779d1f47e58309a5857e3acfe3
• Learn how to use the two Blackboard plagiarism detection tools, and discover some of the similarities and differences.

Wednesday, June 10

1–2 p.m. Creating Tests in Blackboard Using Word or Text Documents

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/2e504952d3ad4b2d858aae7474d34344
• Learn how to transfer quizzes created in Word into Blackboard.

Thursday, June 11

12:30–3:30 p.m. Trauma-Informed Pedagogy and Q&A on Module I of BCGO

• Please self-enroll in BCGO (Brooklyn College Guide to Online Pedagogy) and join us in the Zoom Meeting
• Meeting ID: 944 5636 7466 Password: 524641
  One tap mobile +19292056099,,94456367466#,,1#,524641# US (New York)

Friday, June 12

1–2 p.m. Balancing Students' Grades and Saving Them in Your Desktop

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/ed974b816e1946a290ccc2452f8fbe04
• Learn how to balance the grade center, access different grade center views, and export the grade center to Excel.

Additional Support

If you need technical support with Blackboard, e-mail AIT. If you need support after hours (8 p.m.–8 a.m. and weekends), call 646.664.2024.

If you are looking for technical support with tools for asynchronous instruction, the OER team is available to work with you on an individual basis via phone/e-mail/Zoom. They can also set up small virtual group trainings. E-mail Professor Miriam Deutch for same-day assistance and/or to set up an individual or small virtual group training with the OER team.

If you need technical support with Teams, Zoom, Meet, or other BC-supported online tools, contact the IT Helpdesk via e-mail or call 718.951.4357.

Faculty in need of one-on-one pedagogical support can Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction. We will follow up within 48 hours.

Summer Faculty Development Opportunities

Brooklyn Guide to Online Pedagogy (BCGO)

The BCGO is a four-module, self-paced (fully asynchronous) series intended to give faculty an overview of best practices in online teaching. It provides faculty with core principles, strategies, recommendations, and resources gathered from experienced and critical online educators/resources.

The modules focus on teaching online in the context of COVID-19:

• an introduction to online pedagogy and frameworks,
• trauma-aware pedagogy,
• course and syllabus design,
• activity/assessment design and rubrics,
• assessment and testing,
• online facilitation, communication, and community-building.

The course modules are not facilitated.

All Brooklyn College faculty—both full-time faculty and adjuncts—are invited to use BCGO as a resource for reference and consultation at any time. In addition, BCGO can be taken as a course, which requires completing assignments and assessments.

• Self-Enrollment Instructions (pdf)
• Self-Enrollment Video Demo

CUNY-wide Online Teaching Essentials (Offered by the School of Professional Studies)

This fully online three-week course in on-line pedagogy is a facilitated, asynchronous course and includes faculty from across CUNY. Total estimated time is nine to 12 hours, though times may vary. Take a look at the Online Teaching Essentials Overview (pdf) for more information:

• The program will be offered in June and again in July.
• $500 stipend (upon successful completion, with completion of a Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics Course).
• This course is the most comprehensive training available to faculty this summer.
• To apply: please fill out this Application form for the CUNY-wide Online Teaching Essentials. This training is administered by the CUNY School of Professional Studies. Brooklyn College is collecting the applications but the final decision about who will be accepted to participate is determined by CUNY SPS and Academic Affairs.

Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics for Faculty (Offered by BC Academic Information Technology (AIT))

BC Blackboard Basics is a self-paced introductory course to the Blackboard platform. It takes approximately four to six hours to complete for those new to Blackboard. Once you start, we recommend that you complete it within two weeks. Participants will be introduced to the various features and tools of the Blackboard platform for their hybrid and online teaching. Each module will include a short assessment.

• Available now
• To enroll yourself in the Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics course, follow this link: Self-Enrollment Instructions (pdf).

This course fulfills the Blackboard Basics training requirements for both the CUNY-wide Online Teaching Essentials and the Brooklyn College Guide to Online Pedagogy courses. In order to receive the appropriate stipend, please complete this course concurrently with either of the pedagogy courses listed above.

Open Educational Resource (OER) Development and Online Course Support

If you are interested in developing a Zero Textbook Cost online course, the OER team can help you create discussion tools, maps, videos or audio assignments, quizzes, and tests. For more information visit the Brooklyn College's Open Educational Resource (OER) Initiative.

• To sign up, e-mail Professor Miriam Deutch.
• To receive a $1,500 stipend, the course must completed by fall 2020. Funding is available to support up to 10 faculty this summer.

We are also offering a special faculty development opportunity in the fall semester that will make a difference in your teaching online and also face-to-face.

CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy

This grant-funded program is designed for faculty teaching high-enrollment, high-failure STEM and other courses. The goal is to build on strengths and increase success for students at Brooklyn College, with a focus on equity. Funding is available for 60 faculty who will each receive $1,000 upon completion.

• E-mail the Roberta S. Matthews Center for Teaching and Learning at Brooklyn College to enroll or for more information.

Monday, June 1

1–2 p.m. Blackboard Basic

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/43d1b874319a4012b1126eaf7e5a1d7c
• Learn the basics of creating and developing a course on Blackboard, including setting up a materials delivery structure, create announcements and create, review and grade assignments, and use common collaborative interfaces such as the Discussion Board.

Wednesday, June 3

1–2 p.m. Blackboard Collaborate Basic

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/9c56854e367e49b1a63f80d7dd955ec6
• During this session, instructors will explore the Blackboard web conferencing tool, how to conduct a live online session, and recording a session.

Friday, June 5

1–2 p.m. Blackboard Quizzes and Online Tests Basic

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/f6f30849fe9c4cb7b9c41ff600aa15a3
• The instructor will learn how to create an automatic grading test and deploy it to their students, modify test questions, and update students' scores automatically.

Additional Support

If you need technical support with Blackboard, e-mail AIT. If you need support after hours (8 p.m.–8 a.m. and weekends), call 646.664.2024.

If you are looking for technical support with tools for asynchronous instruction, the OER team is available to work with you on an individual basis via phone/e-mail/Zoom. They can also set up small virtual group trainings. E-mail Professor Miriam Deutch for same-day assistance and/or to set up an individual or small virtual group training with the OER team.

If you need technical support with Teams, Zoom, Meet, or other BC-supported online tools, contact the IT Helpdesk via e-mail or call 718.951.4357.

Faculty in need of one-on-one pedagogical support can Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction. We will follow up within 48 hours.

Summer Faculty Development Opportunities

Brooklyn Guide to Online Pedagogy (BCGO)

The BCGO is a four-module, self-paced (fully asynchronous) series intended to give faculty an overview of best practices in online teaching. It provides faculty with core principles, strategies, recommendations, and resources gathered from experienced and critical online educators/resources.

The modules focus on teaching online in the context of COVID-19:

• an introduction to online pedagogy and frameworks
• trauma-aware pedagogy
• course and syllabus design
• activity/assessment design and rubrics
• assessment and testing
• online facilitation, communication, and community-building

The course modules are not facilitated.

All Brooklyn College faculty—both full-time faculty and adjuncts—are invited to use BCGO as a resource for reference and consultation at any time. In addition, BCGO can be taken as a course, which requires completing assignments and assessments.

• Self-Enrollment Instructions (pdf)
• Self-Enrollment Video Demo

CUNY-Wide Online Teaching Essentials (Offered by the School of Professional Studies)

This fully online three-week course in on-line pedagogy is a facilitated, asynchronous course and includes faculty from across CUNY. Total estimated time is nine to 12 hours, though times may vary. Take a look at the Online Teaching Essentials Overview (pdf) for more information:

• The program will be offered in June and again in July.
• $500 stipend (upon successful completion, with completion of a Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics Course).
• This course is the most comprehensive training available to faculty this summer.
• To apply: Fill out this Application Form for the CUNY-Wide Online Teaching Essentials. This training is administered by the CUNY School of Professional Studies. Brooklyn College is collecting the applications but the final decision about who will be accepted to participate is determined by CUNY SPS and Academic Affairs.

Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics for Faculty (Offered by BC Academic Information Technology (AIT)

BC Blackboard Basics is a self-paced introductory course to the Blackboard platform. It takes approximately four to six hours to complete for those new to Blackboard. Once you start, we recommend that you complete it within two weeks. Participants will be introduced to the various features and tools of the Blackboard platform for their hybrid and online teaching. Each module will include a short assessment.

• Available now
• To enroll yourself in the Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics course, follow this link: Self-Enrollment Instructions (pdf).

This course fulfills the Blackboard Basics training requirements for both the CUNY-wide Online Teaching Essentials and the Brooklyn College Guide to Online Pedagogy courses. In order to receive the appropriate stipend, please complete this course concurrently with either of the pedagogy courses listed above.

Open Educational Resource (OER) Development & Online Course Support

If you are interested in developing a Zero Textbook Cost online course, the OER team can help you create discussion tools, maps, videos or audio assignments, quizzes, and tests. For more information visit the Brooklyn College's Open Educational Resource (OER) Initiative.

• To sign up, e-mail Professor Miriam Deutch.
• To receive a $1,500 stipend, the course must completed by fall 2020. Funding is available to support up to 10 faculty this summer.

We are also offering a special faculty development opportunity in the fall semester that will make a difference in your teaching online and also face-to-face.

CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy

This grant-funded program is designed for faculty teaching high-enrollment, high-failure STEM and other courses. The goal is to build on strengths and increase success for students at Brooklyn College, with a focus on equity. Funding is available for 60 faculty who will each receive $1,000 upon completion.

• E-mail the Roberta S. Matthews Center for Teaching and Learning at Brooklyn College to enroll or for more information.

Wednesday, May 27

1–2 p.m. Balancing the Blackboard Grade Center and Saving Students Grades in Your Desktop

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/901d0b9259d34e969629555d8e9cfa86
• Learn how to balance the grade center, access different grade center views, and export the grade center to Excel.

Friday, May 29

1–2 p.m. Rebuilding your course using a Blackboard template

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/6e55ed88038e41a0bb5ad271e83a34b2
• We will share with you a Blackboard template with useful resources and guidelines embedded into some of the course menu hyperlinks.

Additional Support

If you need technical support with Blackboard, e-mail AIT. If you need support after hours (8 p.m.–8 a.m. and weekends), call 646.664.2024.

If you are looking for technical support with tools for asynchronous instruction, the OER team is available to work with you on an individual basis via phone/e-mail/Zoom. They can also set up small virtual group trainings. E-mail Professor Miriam Deutch for same-day assistance and/or to set up an individual or small virtual group training with the OER team.

If you need technical support with Teams, Zoom, Meet, or other BC-supported online tools, contact the IT Helpdesk via e-mail or call 718.951.4357.

Faculty in need of one-on-one pedagogical support can Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction. We will follow up within 48 hours.

Summer Faculty Development Opportunities

Brooklyn Guide to Online Pedagogy (BCGO)

The BCGO is a four-module, self-paced (fully asynchronous) series intended to give faculty an overview of best practices in online teaching. It provides faculty with core principles, strategies, recommendations, and resources gathered from experienced and critical online educators/resources.

The modules focus on teaching online in the context of COVID-19:

• an introduction to online pedagogy and frameworks,
• trauma-aware pedagogy,
• course and syllabus design,
• activity/assessment design and rubrics,
• assessment and testing,
• online facilitation, communication, and community-building.

The course modules are not facilitated.

All Brooklyn College faculty—both full-time faculty and adjuncts—are invited to use BCGO as a resource for reference and consultation at any time. In addition, BCGO can be taken as a course, which requires completing assignments and assessments.

• Self-Enrollment Instructions (pdf)
• Self-Enrollment Video Demo

CUNY-Wide Online Teaching Essentials (Offered by the School of Professional Studies)

This fully online three-week course in online pedagogy is a facilitated, asynchronous course and includes faculty from across CUNY. Total estimated time is nine to 12 hours, though times may vary. Take a look at the Online Teaching Essentials Overview (pdf) for more information:

• The program will be offered in June and again in July.
• $500 stipend (upon successful completion, with completion of a Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics Course).
• This course is the most comprehensive training available to faculty this summer.
• To apply: Fill out this Application Form for the CUNY-Wide Online Teaching Essentials. This training is administered by the CUNY School of Professional Studies. Brooklyn College is collecting the applications, but the final decision about who will be accepted to participate is determined by CUNY SPS and Academic Affairs.

Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics for Faculty (Offered by BC Academic Information Technology (AIT))

BC Blackboard Basics is a self-paced introductory course to the Blackboard platform. It takes approximately four to six hours to complete for those new to Blackboard. Once you start, we recommend that you complete it within two weeks. Participants will be introduced to the various features and tools of the Blackboard platform for their hybrid and online teaching. Each module will include a short assessment.

• Available now
• To enroll yourself in the Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics course, follow this link: Self-enrollment Instructions (pdf)

This course fulfills the Blackboard Basics training requirements for both the CUNY-wide Online Teaching Essentials and the Brooklyn College Guide to Online Pedagogy courses. In order to receive the appropriate stipend, please complete this course concurrently with either of the pedagogy courses listed above.

Open Educational Resource (OER) Development & Online Course Support

If you are interested in developing a Zero Textbook Cost online course, the OER team can help you create discussion tools, maps, videos or audio assignments, quizzes, and tests. For more information visit the Brooklyn College's Open Educational Resource (OER) Initiative.

• To sign up, e-mail Professor Miriam Deutch.
• To receive a $1,500 stipend, the course must completed by fall 2020. Funding is available to support up to 10 faculty this summer.

We are also offering a special faculty development opportunity in the fall semester that will make a difference in your teaching online and also face-to-face.

CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy

This grant-funded program is designed for faculty teaching high-enrollment, high-failure STEM and other courses. The goal is to build on strengths and increase success for students at Brooklyn College, with a focus on equity. Funding is available for 60 faculty who will each receive $1,000 upon completion.

• E-mail the Roberta S. Matthews Center for Teaching and Learning at Brooklyn College to enroll or for more information.

Monday, May 18

1–2 p.m. - Balancing the Blackboard Grade Center and Saving Students Grades in Your Desktop

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/901d0b9259d34e969629555d8e9cfa86
• Learn how to balance the grade center, access different grade center views, and export the grade center to Excel.

Wednesday, May 20

1–2 p.m. - Rebuilding Your Course Using a Blackboard Template

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/6e55ed88038e41a0bb5ad271e83a34b2
• We will share with you a Blackboard template with useful resources and guidelines embedded into some of the course menu hyperlinks.

Friday, May 22

1–2 p.m. - Archiving and Recycling Your Blackboard Course Site

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/1268231eb04a4dcda862ddae3c27f2b5
• Learn what to do with your course site(s) at the end of each semester and how to prepare for next semester.

Brooklyn Guide to Online Pedagogy (BCGO)

On Friday we launched the Brooklyn Guide to Online Pedagogy (BCGO). You can go through the modules to complete the course and/or you can access the BCGO as a resource. We invite you to check it out and explore. For instructions about how to enroll in the Brooklyn Guide to Online Pedagogy, please see:

• Self-Enrollment Instructions (pdf)
• Self-Enrollment Video Demo

For instructions about how to enroll in the Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics for Faculty, please see:

• Self-Enrollment Instructions (pdf)

Additional Support

Check out this new resource on the CTL website about conducting Labs online – collaboratively gathered and contributed to by the amazing NBS faculty: Online Labs.

If you need technical support with Blackboard, e-mail AIT. If you need support after hours (8 p.m.–8 a.m. and weekends), call 646.664.2024.

If you are looking for technical support with tools for asynchronous instruction, the OER team is available to work with you on an individual basis via phone/e-mail/Zoom. They can also set up small virtual group trainings. E-mail Professor Miriam Deutch for same-day assistance and/or to set up an individual or small virtual group training with the OER team.

If you need technical support with Teams, Zoom, Meet, or other BC-supported online tools, contact the IT Helpdesk via e-mail or call 718.951.4357.

Faculty in need of one-on-one pedagogical support can Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction. We will follow up within 48 hours.

Monday, May 11

1–2 p.m. - Merging Your Blackboard Courses: Advantages and Best Practices

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/90e2fd901213445f916d1ed0599f7aba
• Learn how to merge your Blackboard courses, advantages, and best practices.

3–4 p.m. - Assessment in an Online Environment – Best Practices Q&A

Join us for Q&A with an expert panel on online pedagogical assessment with:

• Tammie Cumming, Brooklyn College
• Isana Leshchinskaya, Brooklyn College
• M. David Miller, University of Florida
• Gladys Palma de Shrynemakers, CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies
• https://brooklyncollege.zoom.us/j/95620246414?pwd=SWVNejJ2YjZyMGpLdk9mZ05jZ2dadz09
• Meeting ID: 956 2024 6414, Password: 046693
• One tap mobile +19292056099, 95620246414#, 1#, 046693# US (New York)

Wednesday, May 13

1–2 p.m. - Rebuilding Your Course Using a Blackboard Template

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/6e55ed88038e41a0bb5ad271e83a34b2
• We will share with you a Blackboard template with useful resources and guidelines embedded into some of the course menu hyperlinks.

Friday, May 15

1–2 p.m. - Blackboard Tools for Monitoring Students' Participation in Class Activities

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/9d9f1cc78d654183a7fff20f5c668ceb
• Become familiar with the Blackboard evaluation tools and get easy access to students who need immediate attention regarding their grades, activities and course access.

Additional Support

If you need technical support with Blackboard, e-mail AIT. If you need support after hours (8 p.m.–8 a.m. and weekends), call 646.664.2024.

If you are looking for technical support with tools for asynchronous instruction, the OER team is available to work with you on an individual basis via phone/e-mail/Zoom. They can also set up small virtual group trainings. E-mail Professor Miriam Deutch for same-day assistance and/or to set up an individual or small virtual group training with the OER team.

If you need technical support with Teams, Zoom, Meet, or other BC-supported online tools, contact the IT Helpdesk via e-mail or call 718.951.4357.

Faculty in need of one-on-one pedagogical support can Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction. We will follow up within 48 hours.

Monday, May 4

1–2 p.m. - Creating Tests in Blackboard Using Word or Text Documents

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/cb4d728184a14990bf04eb146817b0e1
• Learn how to transfer quizzes created in Word or another test processor into Blackboard.

Wednesday, May 6

1–2 p.m. - Capturing a Dynamic Lecture Using Blackboard Collaborate

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/3bd77c8b5ea44d01afebe7601c0ad3b9
• Learn how to use Blackboard Collaborate to record your lectures and share them with your students on the course menu. Best Practices.

Friday, May 8

1–2 p.m. - Archiving and Recycling your Blackboard Course Site

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/1268231eb04a4dcda862ddae3c27f2b5
• Learn what to do with your course site(s) at the end of each semester and how to prepare for next semester.

Additional Support

If you need technical support with Blackboard, e-mail AIT. For after-hours Blackboard support (8 p.m.–8 a.m. and weekends), call 646.664.2024.

If you are looking for technical support with tools for asynchronous instruction, the OER Team is available to work with you on an individual basis via phone/e-mail/Zoom. They can also set up small virtual group trainings. E-mail Professor Miriam Deutch for same-day assistance and/or to set up an individual or small virtual group training with the OER team.

If you need technical support with Teams, Zoom, Meet, or other BC-supported online tools, contact the IT Helpdesk via e-mail or at 718.951.4357.

Faculty in need of one-on-one pedagogical support can Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction. We will follow-up within 48 hours.

Monday, April 27

1–2 p.m. - Creating Tests in Blackboard Using Word or Text Documents

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/cb4d728184a14990bf04eb146817b0e1
• Learn how to transfer quizzes created in Word or another test processor into Blackboard.

Wednesday, April 29

1–2 p.m. - Respondus, the Online Test Proctoring Tool

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/9884738b53eb4ea59d991c0d44d2e71f
• Learn how to access Respondus on Blackboard, set up the LockDown Browser and Monitor Webcam, and review students' post-exam results.
• We will share some of the Best Practices and how to find Respondus instructions.

Friday, May 1

1–2 p.m. - Balancing the Blackboard Grade Center and Saving Students Grades in Your Desktop

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/901d0b9259d34e969629555d8e9cfa86
• Learn how to balance the grade center, access different grade center views, and export the grade center to Excel.

We may be e-mailing with information on further trainings/resources later in the week.

OER Team Training for Asynchronous Instruction

The Brooklyn College Open Educational Resources (OER) Team Technologists Emily Fairey, Colin McDonald, and Amy Wolfe can provide faculty training and information to support asynchronous classwork in:

• Using Hypothesis and Manifold for interactive class participation in readings.
• Recording your lecture using PowerPoint.
• Creating interactive discussion boards and work on CUNY Academic Commons, Blackboard, LibGuides, and Slack.
• Assist with setting up blogs or Google Drive/Hangout.
• Review student presentation options through tools such as video or audio recordings or map assignments.

The OER Team can work with you on an individual basis via phone/email/Zoom. We can also set up small virtual group training. E-mail Professor Miriam Deutch for same-day assistance and/or to set up an individual or small virtual group training with the OER team.

Faculty in need of one-on-one pedagogical support can Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction. We will follow-up within 48 hours.

Monday, April 20

11 a.m.–noon - Merging Your Blackboard Courses. Advantages and Best Practices (NEW)

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/90e2fd901213445f916d1ed0599f7aba
• Learn how to merge your Blackboard courses, advantages, and best practices

1–2 p.m. - Blackboard Tools for Monitoring Students' Participation in Class Activities (NEW)

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/9d9f1cc78d654183a7fff20f5c668ceb
• Become familiar with the Blackboard evaluation tools and get easy access to students who need immediate attention regarding their grades, activities, and course access.

Tuesday, April 21

4–5 p.m. - Debrief and Reflections From the Frontlines Happy Hour

• Take some time with fellow faculty members to reflect on our experiences so far. How is your teaching going? Do you have a story to share? How are your students doing? What is on your mind? What supports and resources would be helpful moving forward? Come connect with your peers and join us for a happy hour check-in/debrief as we begin to prepare for the long/medium-haul.
• https://brooklyncollege.zoom.us/j/92018017611?pwd=aEY5cTlZOTdWaGdwT1ZFdkdUbE05UT09
• Meeting ID: 920 1801 7611, Password: 067736
• One tap mobile +1.929.205.6099, 92018017611#, #, 067736# US (New York)

Wednesday, April 22

11 a.m.–noon - Creating Tests in Blackboard Using Word or Text Documents (NEW)

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/cb4d728184a14990bf04eb146817b0e1
• Learn how to transfer quizzes created in Word or another test processor into Blackboard.

1–2 p.m. - Weighting Your Blackboard Grades and Exporting the Grade Center Information (NEW)

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c20c50d17fd24a1db9e7989b6c3b12fb
• Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

Friday, April 24

11 a.m.–noon - Blackboard Collaborate Basic

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c1257ed902994cb49703b64b9e663b96
• During this session, instructors will explore Blackboard web conferencing tools, how to conduct a live online session, and recording a session.

1–2 p.m. - The Blackboard Survey (New)

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/cd264edb0da841b8b1d2bd58840348e2
• Gather insightful and valuable information from your students and learn what is working well in a course and what might change.

OER Team Training for Asynchronous Instruction

The Brooklyn College Open Educational Resources (OER) Team Technologists Emily Fairey, Colin McDonald, and Amy Wolfe can provide faculty training and information to support asynchronous classwork in:

• Using Hypothesis and Manifold for interactive class participation in readings.
• Recording your lecture using PowerPoint.
• Creating interactive discussion boards and work on CUNY Academic Commons, Blackboard, LibGuides, and Slack.
• Assist with setting up blogs or Google Drive/Hangout.
• Review student presentation options through tools such as video or audio recordings or map assignments.

The OER Team can work with you on an individual basis via phone/email/Zoom. We can also set up small virtual group training. E-mail Professor Miriam Deutch for same-day assistance and/or to set up an individual or small virtual group training with the OER team.

Faculty in need of one-on-one pedagogical support can Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction. We will follow-up within 48 hours.

Dear Colleagues,

We are sending well wishes all around.

Here are the offerings this week from the OER, AIT, and the CTL:

OER Team Training for Asynchronous Instruction

The Brooklyn College Open Educational Resources (OER) Team Technologists Emily Fairey, Colin McDonald, and Amy Wolfe can provide faculty training and information to support asynchronous classwork in:

• Using Hypothesis and Manifold for interactive class participation in readings.
• Recording your lecture using PowerPoint.
• Creating interactive discussion boards and work on CUNY Academic Commons, Blackboard, LibGuides, and Slack.
• Assist with setting up blogs or Google Drive/Hangout.
• Review student presentation options through tools such as video or audio recordings or map assignments.

The OER Team can work with you on an individual basis via phone/email/Zoom. We can also set up small virtual group training. E-mail Professor Miriam Deutch for same-day assistance and/or to set up an individual or small virtual group training with the OER team.

Monday, April 13

11 a.m.–noon - Blackboard Online test, Item Analysis, and Automated Regrading

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/4998d384e635413c99b403f0bd89e807
• The instructor will learn how to create an automatic grading test, find statistics for tests and student performance on individual questions; modify test questions, and update students' scores automatically.

1–2 p.m. - SafeAssign vs. Turnitin

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/b7bd8cc79ff44934b6f158c44a5a77a5
• Learn how to use the two Blackboard plagiarism detection tools, and discover some of the similarities and differences.

Tuesday, April 14

11 a.m.–noon - Blackboard Collaborate Basic

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c1257ed902994cb49703b64b9e663b96
• During this session, instructors will explore Blackboard web conferencing tools, how to conduct a live online session, and recording a session.

1–2 p.m. - Working With Grade Center / Archiving the Grade Center

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/efd9c89ac72e48a295442fefc95826b4
• Learn how to weight grade center items, access different grade center views, and export the grade center to Excel. Participants will also learn how to navigate the new Grade Center and customize it to suit their needs.

Wednesday, April 15

Noon–1:30 p.m. - Facilitating Discussion Online

• Join us as we share strategies for encouraging student participation in asynchronous and synchronous discussions online.
• https://brooklyncollege.zoom.us/j/94348620717?pwd=L0E0S1dTL2NubWZSbWFnaW5yTU0vdz09
• Meeting ID: 943 4862 0717, Password: 098254
• Or +1.929.205.6099, 94348620717#, 098254#

Thursday, April 16

11 a.m.–noon - Blackboard Q&A

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c40a011e313149358433262ba30a7d89
• Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

2–3 p.m. - Creating Tests in Blackboard Using Word or Text Documents

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/5a9f591d3d4f462f875a9f21e4617128
• Learn how to transfer quizzes created in Word into Blackboard.

Friday, April 17

Noon–1 p.m. - A Tour of Blackboard for First-Time Users

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/90f0762e4af84748b9e5185ea4fc4497
• Learn the basics of creating and developing a course on Blackboard, including setting up a materials delivery structure, create announcements and create, review and grade assignments, and use common collaborative interfaces such as Discussion Board and Blogs.

2–3 p.m. - A Tour of Blackboard Enhanced

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/d6fd5f06ba974c859d87b6bb87069813
• Are you a Blackboard superuser? Discover new Blackboard features, and become familiar with improved tools such as Online Test, Evaluation tools, Grade Center and basic Blackboard Collaborate.

Faculty in need of one-on-one pedagogical support can Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction. We will follow-up within 48 hours.

Remember to consult this website for regularly updated resources.

Take good care,

Maddy

Maddy Fox, Ph.D.
Director, Roberta S. Matthews Center for Teaching and Learning
Assistant Professor, Children & Youth Studies and Sociology

Dear Colleagues,

We are sending well wishes all around.

Here are the offerings this week from the OER, AIT, and the CTL:

OER Team Training for Asynchronous Instruction

The Brooklyn College Open Educational Resources (OER) Team Technologists Emily Fairey, Colin McDonald and Amy Wolfe can provide faculty training and information to support asynchronous classwork in:

• Using Hypothesis and Manifold for interactive class participation in readings.
• Recording your lecture using PowerPoint.
• Creating interactive discussion boards and work on CUNY Academic Commons, Blackboard, LibGuides, and Slack.
• Assist with setting up blogs or Google Drive/Hangout.
• Review student presentation options through tools such as video or audio recordings or map assignments.

The OER Team can work with you on an individual basis via phone/email/Zoom. We can also set up small virtual group training. Please email Prof. Miriam Deutch miriamd@brooklyn.cuny.edu for same-day assistance and/or to set up an individual or small virtual group training with the OER team.

Monday, April 6

11 a.m.–noon - SafeAssign vs. Turnitin

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/b7bd8cc79ff44934b6f158c44a5a77a5
• Learn how to use the two Blackboard plagiarism detection tools, and discover some of the similarities and differences.

1–2 p.m. Blackboard Collaborate Basic

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c1257ed902994cb49703b64b9e663b96
• During this session, instructors will explore Blackboard web conferencing tools, how to conduct a live online session, and recording a session.

Tuesday, April 7

Noon–1:30 p.m. - Pedagogical Puzzles Open Q&A

• Join fellow faculty and the CTL as we workshop participants' pedagogical puzzles.
• https://brooklyncollege.zoom.us/j/839396419?pwd=VXlQRzV3Y2ZCMnQyZWlvVllKT0xBZz09
• Meeting ID: 839 396 419
• Password: 075716
• Or: +1.929.205.6099, 839396419# US (New York)

1–2 p.m. - Working With Grade Center/ Archiving the Grade Center

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/efd9c89ac72e48a295442fefc95826b4
• Learn how to weight grade center items, access different grade center views, and export the grade center to Excel. Participants will also learn how to navigate the new Grade Center and customize it to suit their needs.

3–4 p.m. - Blackboard Q&A

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c40a011e313149358433262ba30a7d89
• Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

Wednesday, April 8

Noon–1 p.m. - Pedagogical Puzzles Open Q&A

• Join fellow faculty and the CTL as we workshop participants' pedagogical puzzles.
• https://brooklyncollege.zoom.us/j/869358538?pwd=SDZNV1ZpRkM3dW5HVndlaDVtQjRoQT09
• Meeting ID: 869 358 538
• Password: 015469
• Or: +1.929.205.6099, 869358538# US (New York)

Noon–1 p.m. - Creating Tests in Blackboard Using Word or Text Documents

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/5a9f591d3d4f462f875a9f21e4617128
• Learn how to transfer quizzes created in Word into Blackboard.

3–4 p.m. - Blackboard Collaborate Basic

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c1257ed902994cb49703b64b9e663b96
• During this session, instructors will explore Blackboard web conferencing tools, how to conduct a live online session, and recording a session.

Thursday, April 9

11 a.m.–noon - Blackboard Collaborate Basic

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c1257ed902994cb49703b64b9e663b96
• During this session, instructors will explore Blackboard web conferencing tools, how to conduct a live online session, and recording a session.

2–3 p.m. - Blackboard Online Test, Item Analysis, and Automated Regrading

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/4998d384e635413c99b403f0bd89e807
• The instructor will learn how to create an automatic grading test, find statistics for tests and student performance on individual questions; modify test questions, and update students' scores automatically.

Friday, April 10

Noon–1 p.m. - Creating Tests in Blackboard Using Word or Text Documents

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/5a9f591d3d4f462f875a9f21e4617128
• Learn how to transfer quizzes created in Word into Blackboard.

2–3 p.m. - Blackboard Q&A

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c40a011e313149358433262ba30a7d89
• Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

Faculty in need of one-on-one pedagogical support can Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction. We will follow-up within 48 hours.

Remember to consult this website for regularly updated resources.

Hang in there, everyone!

Take good care,

Maddy

Maddy Fox, Ph.D.
Director, Roberta S. Matthews Center for Teaching and Learning
Assistant Professor, Children & Youth Studies and Sociology

Monday, March 30

11 a.m.–noon - Blackboard Online test, Item Analysis, and Automated Regrading

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/4998d384e635413c99b403f0bd89e807
• The instructor will learn how to create an automatic grading test, find statistics for tests and student performance on individual questions; modify test questions, and update students' scores automatically.

1–2 p.m. - Blackboard Collaborate Basic

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c1257ed902994cb49703b64b9e663b96
• During this session, instructors will explore Blackboard web conferencing tools, learn how to conduct a live online session and recording a session.

3:30–5 p.m. - Teaching Online (and in a Crisis): Pedagogical Tips and Strategies

• https://meet.google.com/kgo-bhuf-kxn
• If you need to access from your phone, dial here: (‪US) PIN: ‪232 014 350#

Tuesday, March 31

11 a.m.–noon - A Tour of Blackboard for First-Time Users

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/90f0762e4af84748b9e5185ea4fc4497
• Learn the basics of creating and developing a course on Blackboard, including setting up a materials delivery structure, create announcements and create, review and grade assignments, and use common collaborative interfaces such as Discussion Board and Blogs.

Noon–1:30 p.m. - Teaching Online (and in a Crisis): Pedagogical Tips and Strategies

• https://meet.google.com/kgo-bhuf-kxn
• If you need to access from your phone, dial here: (‪US) PIN: ‪232 014 350#

2–3 p.m. - Blackboard Online test, Item Analysis, and Automated Regrading

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/4998d384e635413c99b403f0bd89e807
• The instructor will learn how to create an automatic grading test, find statistics for tests and student performance on individual questions; modify test questions, and update students' scores automatically.

Wednesday, April 1

11 a.m.–noon - Blackboard Collaborate Basic

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c1257ed902994cb49703b64b9e663b96
• During this session, instructors will explore Blackboard web conferencing tools, how to conduct a live online session, and recording a session.

Noon–1:30 p.m. - Teaching Online (and in a Crisis): Pedagogical Tips and Strategies

• https://meet.google.com/kgo-bhuf-kxn
• If you need to access from your phone, dial here: (‪US) PIN: ‪232 014 350#

1–2 p.m. - Working With Grade Center/ Archiving the Grade Center

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/efd9c89ac72e48a295442fefc95826b4
• Learn how to calculate grade center items, access different grade center views, and export the grade center to Excel. Participants will also learn how to navigate the new Grade Center and customize it to suit their needs.

Thursday, April 2

11 a.m.–noon - A Tour of Blackboard for First-Time Users

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/90f0762e4af84748b9e5185ea4fc4497
• Learn the basics of creating and developing a course on Blackboard, including setting up a materials delivery structure, create announcements and create, review and grade assignments, and use common collaborative interfaces such as Discussion Board and Blogs.

2–3 p.m. - Blackboard Q&A

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c40a011e313149358433262ba30a7d89
• Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

Friday, April 3

11 a.m.–noon - Blackboard Collaborate Basic

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c1257ed902994cb49703b64b9e663b96
• During this session, instructors will explore Blackboard web conferencing tools, how to conduct a live online session, and recording a session.

2–3 p.m. - Blackboard Online test, Item Analysis, and Automated Regrading

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/4998d384e635413c99b403f0bd89e807
• The instructor will learn how to create an automatic grading test, find statistics for tests and student performance on individual questions; modify test questions, and update students' scores automatically.

OER Team Training for Asynchronous Classwork

The Brooklyn College Open Educational Resources (OER) Team Technologists Emily Fairey, Colin McDonald, and Amy Wolfe can provide faculty training and information to support asynchronous classwork in:

• Using Hypothesis and Manifold for interactive class participation in readings.
• Recording your lecture using PowerPoint.
• Creating interactive discussion boards and work on CUNY Academic Commons, Blackboard, LibGuides, and Slack.
• Assist with setting up blogs or Google Drive/Hangout.
• Review student presentation options through tools such as video or audio recordings or map assignments.

The OER Team can work with you on an individual basis via phone/email/Zoom. We can also set up small virtual group training.

E-mail Professor Miriam Deutch to set up an individual or small virtual group training.

Faculty in need of one-on-one pedagogical support can Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction. We will follow-up within 48 hours.

Thursday, March 26

10:30–11:30 a.m. - Blackboard Collaborate Basic

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c1257ed902994cb49703b64b9e663b96
• During this session, instructors will explore Blackboard web conferencing tools, learn how to conduct a live online session, and recording a session.

12:30–1:30 p.m. - A Tour of Blackboard for First-Time Users

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/90f0762e4af84748b9e5185ea4fc4497
• Learn the basics of creating and developing a course on Blackboard, including setting up a materials delivery structure, create announcements and create, review and grade assignments, and use common collaborative interfaces such as Discussion Board and Blogs.

3:30–5 p.m. - Helping Students and Pedagogical Puzzles, Open Q&A

• https://meet.google.com/uyv-ghxn-tkj
• Dial in number if needed: ‪+1 240-490-4572 PIN: ‪934 153 957#

Friday, March 27

10:30–11:30 a.m. - Blackboard Q&A

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c40a011e313149358433262ba30a7d89
• Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

1:30–2:30 p.m. - A Tour of Blackboard for First-Time Users

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/90f0762e4af84748b9e5185ea4fc4497
• Learn the basics of creating and developing a course on Blackboard, including setting up a materials delivery structure, create announcements and create, review and grade assignments, and use common collaborative interfaces such as Discussion Board and Blogs.

2–4 p.m. - Blackboard Collaborate Basic

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c1257ed902994cb49703b64b9e663b96
• During this session, instructors will explore Blackboard web conferencing tools, learn how to conduct a live online session, and recording a session.

Saturday, March 28

9:30–11 a.m. - Blackboard Q&A

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c40a011e313149358433262ba30a7d89
• Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

Dear Colleagues,

We hope you are well. We are writing with information about resources and support available this week.

Please check out these two new resources that are posted on the CTL website Brooklyn.cuny.edu/ctl:

• Resources: Supporting Students in Your Classes - with information for faculty to help students navigate remote instruction. You can find this resource linked from the homepage of the CTL:
• Netiquette for Remote Instruction - a resource on netiquette, or etiquette for the internet. Please educate/remind your students that all Brooklyn College and CUNY policies applies to all of us, even when we’re interacting online.

Tomorrow, the amazing AIT staff continues to offer robust support for Blackboard:

10:30-11:30 a.m. - Blackboard Q&A

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c40a011e313149358433262ba30a7d89
• Join us in this open, free-form session to discuss your Blackboard questions.

12:30-1:30 p.m. - Blackboard Collaborate Basic

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c1257ed902994cb49703b64b9e663b96
• During this session, instructors will explore Blackboard web conferencing tools, learn how to conduct a live online session and recording a session.

2:30-3:30 p.m. - A Tour of Blackboard for first-time users

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/90f0762e4af84748b9e5185ea4fc4497
• Learn the basics of creating and developing a course on Blackboard, including setting up a materials delivery structure, create announcements and create, review and grade assignments, and use common collaborative interfaces such as Discussion Board and Blogs.

Later in the week, the Center for Teaching & Learning will be holding pedagogy-focused sessions at these times:

Helping Students and Pedagogical Puzzles, Open Q & A

• Wednesday, Noon–1:30 p.m.
• Thursday, 3:30–5 p.m.
• https://meet.google.com/uyv-ghxn-tkj
  Dial-in number: ‪+1 240-490-4572 PIN: ‪934 153 957#

Faculty in need of one-on-one pedagogical support can Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction. Appointments are scheduled within 48 hours.

Take good care of you and yours,

Maddy

Maddy Fox, Ph.D.
Director, Roberta S. Matthews Center for Teaching & Learning
Assistant Professor, Children & Youth Studies and Sociology

Dear Colleagues,

Here we go! We’re back in action tomorrow!

It’s been a flurry of very hard work over the past week. More than 300 faculty have attended the trainings offered by CTL and the heroic Library AIT team. We’ve heard from you via email, phone, and (of course) video conference, and what we’ve witnessed is only a sliver of the work and preparations going on. The show of faculty solidarity and commitment has been incredible.

It is time now for our attention to turn to our students. Dean Ken Gould wrote an email to the faculty of HSS about our role as educators in this moment. We highly recommend you check it out: Supporting Our Students (pdf). It is also posted under Additional Resources on this site.

We will be continuing to provide support over these next days and beyond.

Tomorrow and Friday the CTL will be hosting an online session focused on addressing pedagogical questions and helping students transition to remote learning. As faculty, part of our role is to help our student login, navigate, and participate in our online classroom spaces. The schedules for tomorrow are posted below.

10:30-11:30 a.m. - A Tour of Blackboard for first-time users

• Carlos Cruz will be continuing to help faculty with Blackboard
• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/90f0762e4af84748b9e5185ea4fc4497
• Learn the basics of creating and developing a course on Blackboard, including setting up a materials delivery structure, Create announcements and create, review and grade assignments, and use common collaborative interfaces such as Discussion Board and Blogs.

1-2:30 p.m. - Helping Students and Pedagogical Puzzles, Open Q & A

• https://meet.google.com/fzv-bqxe-pdw
  Dial-in: +1 413.758.2852 PIN: ‪743 652 267#

1:30-2:30 p.m. - Blackboard Collaborate Basic

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c1257ed902994cb49703b64b9e663b96
• During this session, instructors will explore Blackboard web conferencing tools, learn how to conduct a live online session and recording a session.

Instructions for Joining the Blackboard Sessions

1. Click on the provided link for the Blackboard Collaborate Ultra session.
2. Type your name to join the session as a guest.
3. Press the Join Session button.
4. Click on the list icon that appears on the upper left side of the screen.
5. Press Use your phone for audio button to find the phone number and conference ID call.

Faculty in need of one-on-one pedagogical support can Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction at the CTL for pedagogical questions – appointments scheduled within 48 hours.

Remember to consult here for regularly updated resources.

Thanks all!

Take good care of you and yours,

Maddy

Maddy Fox, Ph.D
Director, Roberta S. Matthews Center for Teaching & Learning
Assistant Professor, Children & Youth Studies and Sociology

Dear Colleagues,

We hope you’re doing ok. Here is the schedule of trainings from AIT and the CTL for tomorrow March 18th.

10:30-11:30 a.m. - A Tour of Blackboard for first-time users

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/90f0762e4af84748b9e5185ea4fc4497
• Learn the basics of creating and developing a course on Blackboard, including setting up a materials delivery structure, Create announcements and create, review and grade assignments, and use common collaborative interfaces such as Discussion Board and Blogs.

Noon-1 p.m. - A Tour of Blackboard Enhanced

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/d6fd5f06ba974c859d87b6bb87069813
• Are you a Blackboard superuser? Discover new Blackboard features, and become familiar with improved tools such as Online Test, Evaluation tools, Grade Center and basic Blackboard Collaborate.

1:30-2:30 p.m. - Blackboard Collaborate Basic

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c1257ed902994cb49703b64b9e663b96
• During this session, instructors will explore Blackboard web conferencing tools, learn how to conduct a live online session and recording a session.

3-4 p.m. - Blackboard Online Test and Automated Regrading

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/4998d384e635413c99b403f0bd89e807
• The instructor will learn how to create an automatic grading test; modify test questions, and update students’ scores automatically.

Instructions for Joining the Blackboard Sessions

1. Click on the provided link for the Blackboard Collaborate Ultra session.
2. Type your name to join the session as a guest.
3. Press the Join Session button.
4. Click on the list icon that appears on the upper left side of the screen.
5. Press Use your phone for audio button to find the phone number and conference ID call.

For general and pedagogical questions we will be holding a question and answer session in the early afternoon.

• 1–2:30 p.m. Open Q & A
  https://meet.google.com/jcd-enqk-jof
  Dial-in: (‪US) ‪+1 612.361.4955 PIN: ‪994 723 064#

Information about how to access to all of these sessions will also be posted on the this website.

If you would like to request one-on-one consultation please use this form to sign up: Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction. We will do our best to get back to you within 48 hours.

Remember to consult this page for regularly updated resources.

Thanks all!

Take good care of you and yours,

Maddy

Maddy Fox, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Children & Youth Studies and Sociology
Director, Roberta S. Matthews Center for Teaching and Learning

Dear Colleagues,

Here is the schedule of trainings from AIT and the CTL for tomorrow March 17, 2020.

Please note – the CTL website is regularly updated with resources and information appropriate for both asynchronous and synchronous remote instruction. If you’re having any trouble logging in to a platform, check out this new How To Log In resource added to the website today (thanks, James Eaton!)

10:30-11:30 a.m. - A Tour of Blackboard for first-time users

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/90f0762e4af84748b9e5185ea4fc4497
• Learn the basics of creating and developing a course on Blackboard, including setting up a materials delivery structure, Create announcements and create, review and grade assignments, and use common collaborative interfaces such as Discussion Board and Blogs.

Noon-1 p.m. A Tour of Blackboard Enhanced

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/d6fd5f06ba974c859d87b6bb87069813
• Are you a Blackboard superuser? Discover new Blackboard features, and become familiar with improved tools such as Online Test, Evaluation tools, Grade Center and basic Blackboard Collaborate.

1:30-2:30 p.m. - Blackboard Collaborate Basic

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c1257ed902994cb49703b64b9e663b96
• During this session, instructors will explore Blackboard web conferencing tools, learn how to conduct a live online session and recording a session.

In the afternoon we will be hosting Q & A sessions as follows:

• Noon-1 p.m. - Q & A on Microsoft Teams
  https://meet.google.com/ohb-yokc-ofb
  Dial-in: (US) +1 507.556.4062 PIN: 932 797 463#
• 3-4:30 p.m. - Open Q & A
  https://meet.google.com/kfv-yerw-qnf
  Dial-in: (‪US) ‪+1 201.654.4765 PIN: ‪198 654 238#
• 8–9:30 p.m. - Open Q & A
  https://meet.google.com/csa-eqky-ukg
  Dial-in: (US) ‪+1 650.667.3293 PIN: ‪889 872 146#
  

In addition, we will be available for one-on-one consultations from 3-5 p.m. Please use this link to sign up: Schedule a Consultation for Remote Instruction

Thanks all!

Take good care of you and yours,

Maddy

Madeline Fox, PhD
Assistant Professor, Children & Youth Studies and Sociology
Director, Roberta S. Matthews Center for Teaching and Learning

Dear Colleagues,

I hope this email finds you well. I write to provide you with an update as guidelines develop and shift in these fluid times.

Distance Learning

As you know, Brooklyn College is currently in an “instructional recess” for in-person classes, and we will begin offering those courses through distance learning starting on Thursday, March 19.

For distance learning, the US Department of Education indicates that faculty must “communicate to students through one of several types of technology – including email – and [that] instructors must initiate substantive communication with students, either individually or collectively, on a regular basis.” The DOE adds: “an instructor could use email to provide instructional materials to students enrolled in his or her class, use chat features to communicate with students, set up conference calls to facilitate group conversations, engage in email exchanges or require students to submit work electronically that the instructor will evaluate.” These modalities are supported by CUNY-licensed software. Faculty should confer with students to identify the most effective and equitable way to implement distance learning.

As we try to move all courses to remote delivery, we need continued creativity and ingenuity in finding distance learning solutions for almost everything. I am available to brainstorm, as are our Academic Instructional Technology staff and librarians. Unfortunately, courses that cannot be moved completely to distance learning will, in all likelihood, have to extend into the summer months.

As you develop your courses, please bear in mind the following the under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CUNY colleges are still required to provide equal access to our University’s academic programs – even in a distance learning environment.

Campus Offices of Disability Services (ODS) continue to serve as key sources of technical assistance. Additional links to resources and further information will be available on the CTL website starting tomorrow.

Assistance with Distance Learning

We have consolidated student email addresses and phone numbers for your retrieval and posted detailed information about how to retrieve them.

From today, March 16, onward, all faculty training is online through the Center for Teaching and Learning at brooklyn.cuny.edu/CTL. Training opportunities for faculty will continue to be updated on the Center for Teaching and Learning website daily.

Student Grades

Because many students are concerned that distance learning may affect their academic performance, the University has authorized the following changes to CUNY’s academic calendar, effective immediately.

Last Day to File for Pass/No Credit/Fail Option – For eligible students who meet the requirements of our Pass/Fail/No Credit Option policy (pdf), the University will move the deadline elect pass/fail to Thursday, May 14, 2020. Students should consult with their academic and financial aid advisor to confirm if such election will still allow them to count the course towards their major/degree requirements, if credit is earned with a grade of P.

Course Withdrawal Period – Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W.” We will move the deadline from April 1 to May 14, 2020.

Incomplete Grades – Students who receive an INC grades in the Spring 2020 term will be allowed to submit work for resolution of INC grades for courses taken in Spring 2020 through the Fall 2020 semester, and the new deadline for faculty to submit Incomplete Grade forms to the Registrar’s Office for resolution will be December 23, 2020.

I have sent detailed University guidance to your chairs and deans on internships and clinical placements. If you have not been informed, please contact your chair or dean directly.

Study Abroad

The University has focused on bringing back students studying abroad. We anticipate that programs planned for summer 2020 will be cancelled, so do not promote them. We will provide further information when we receive guidance.

Research Continuity [Updated March 13, 2020]

To the extent possible, Principal Investigators (PIs) should continue their research. Federal sponsors are flexible with regard to administrative, cost, and reporting requirements. The research enterprise must continue to follow regulatory guidance. In some cases, PIs may consider suspending their projects or not starting new projects, but only when doing so would not pose risk of harm to human or animal subjects, or to public health. Please visit the CUNY COVID-19 Research Continuity page for more details.

We very much appreciate all you are doing to adapt and ensure the continuity of the academic programs during this difficult time. Please reach out to your dean or to me directly if you have questions of concerns. We are eager to assist you. Please take very good care of yourselves.

With all my thanks,

Anne Lopes
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Brooklyn College

10:30 a.m. - A Tour of Blackboard for First-Time Users

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/90f0762e4af84748b9e5185ea4fc4497
• Learn the basics of creating and developing a course on Blackboard, including setting up a materials delivery structure, create announcements and create, review and grade assignments, and use common collaborative interfaces such as Discussion Board and Blogs.

Noon - Blackboard Collaborate Basic

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c1257ed902994cb49703b64b9e663b96
• During this session, instructors will explore Blackboard web conferencing tools, learn how to conduct a live online session and recording a session.

1:30 p.m. - A Tour of Blackboard Enhanced

• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/d6fd5f06ba974c859d87b6bb87069813
• Are you a Blackboard superuser? Discover new Blackboard features, and become familiar with improved tools such as Online Test, Evaluation tools, Grade Center and basic Blackboard Collaborate.

3-4 p.m. - Q & A Which Platform Should I use?

• https://meet.google.com/aow-ckbb-aer?hs=122
  Phone Numbers - (US)+1 318.620.0371, PIN: 393 955 337#
• Before the Q&A, please watch this "Which Platform Do I Choose?" video.

4-5 p.m. - Q & A How Do I Log In?

• https://meet.google.com/gpk-pans-bnt?hs=122
  Phone Numbers - (‪US‬)‪+1 704.936.0242‬, PIN: ‪703 208 456#‬
• Please consult the Instructional Materials in the Digital Toolbox before attending this Q & A session.

5-6 p.m. - Q & A Google Meet

• https://meet.google.com/_meet/kyk-vhaq-fav
  Phone Numbers - (US)+1 267.870.7033, PIN: 473 721 037#
• Please consult the Instructional Materials in the Digital Toolbox before attending this Q & A session.

6-7 p.m. - Q & A Recording Your PowerPoint and Placing it in Dropbox

• https://meet.google.com/aow-ckbb-aer?hs=122
  Phone Numbers - (US)+1 318.620.0371, PIN: 393 955 337#
• Please consult the Instructional Materials in the Digital Toolbox before attending this Q & A session.

7-8 p.m. - Postponed Until Tomorrow (Tuesday) Q & A Microsoft Office 365 and Teams

• Please consult the Instructional Materials in the Digital Toolbox before attending this Q & A session.

8-9 p.m. - Open Q & A

• https://meet.google.com/aow-ckbb-aer?hs=122
  Phone Numbers - (US)+1 318.620.0371, PIN: 393 955 337#
• Please consult the Instructional Materials in the Digital Toolbox before attending this Q & A session.

Instructions for Joining the Blackboard Sessions

1. Click on the provided link for the Blackboard Collaborate Ultra session.
2. Type your name to join the session as a guest.
3. Press the Join Session button.
4. Click on the list icon that appears on the upper left side of the screen.
5. Press Use your phone for audio button to find the phone number and conference ID call.

Dear Colleagues,

We are offering the following online training sessions for Distance Teaching and Learning tomorrow.

Blackboard Online Sessions (Academic Instructional Technology)

Instructions to access the Blackboard Workshop Training online for March 16, 2020.

Instructions

1. Click on the provided link for the Blackboard Collaborate Ultra session.
2. Type your name to join the session as a guest.
3. Press the Join Session button.
4. Click on the list icon that appears on the upper left side of the screen.
5. Press Use your phone for audio button to find the phone number and conference ID call.

A Tour of Blackboard for first-time users, Monday, March 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

• Press the link below to access the Collaborate session
• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/90f0762e4af84748b9e5185ea4fc4497
• Learn the basics of creating and developing a course on Blackboard, including setting up a materials delivery structure, Create announcements and create, review and grade assignments, and use common collaborative interfaces such as Discussion Board and Blogs.

Blackboard Collaborate Basic, Monday, March 16, Noon-1 p.m.

• Press the link below to access the Collaborate session
• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c1257ed902994cb49703b64b9e663b96
• During this session, instructors will explore Blackboard web conferencing tools, learn how to conduct a live online session and recording a session.

A Tour of Blackboard Enhanced, Monday, March 16, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

• Press the link below to access the Collaborate session
• https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/d6fd5f06ba974c859d87b6bb87069813
• Are you a Blackboard superuser? Discover new Blackboard features, and become familiar with improved tools such as Online Test, Evaluation tools, Grade Center and basic Blackboard Collaborate.

In addition, the Center of Teaching and Learning will be offering training online about various platforms from 3-9 p.m. Please check the Center’s website for details after noon tomorrow.

Thank you,

Anne Lopes
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Brooklyn College

Dear Colleagues,

First, we hope that you and yours are safe and well. We are sending extra strong well wishes to our BC student who has a confirmed case and is currently hospitalized. May that student recover swiftly.

Though the day did not exactly start as planned, we are all adjusting with speed and compassion.

Here’s the plan: we will be offering a remote training today at 4 p.m.

Please use this link to register and let us know your needs/interests:

• March 13 Remote Support Sign-Up

We will open two Google Meet online meeting rooms:

• 4 – 5 pm Blackboard training
  https://meet.google.com/pqj-raoy-izs
  Dial in: +1 541-626-6089 and enter this PIN: 128 590 585#
• 4 – 5 pm Other Digital Tools training
  (for other platforms including Google Meet, MS Teams, PPT, Dropbox). Please use the form to indicate your specific needs.
  https://meet.google.com/fyt-igdv-evg
  Dial in: +1 570-989-0144 PIN: 721605554#

Click Join Session when you are prompted.

Note: You will need to use Chrome or Firefox as your browser. They can be downloaded for free if you don’t already have them installed on your computer.

If you are interested in attending these training sessions by computer all you need to do is click on the hyperlinked titles of the trainings and the online meeting space will pop open in your browser. Voila!

Please, please do register but all you need to do to join the online training space is to click on the hyperlink of the training you are interested in or dial in by phone.

If you are already trained, and you have a question that you cannot find the answer to here on our website, the Remote Support Sign-Up link also provides a way to register your interest in a one-on-one consultation. If you need one-on-one support, please sign up via the form and we will get back to with information about scheduling.

We will publish more info soon about ongoing remote trainings – including evening times.

We anticipate speedbumps. Thank you for your patience with us as we figure all this out!

PS – as noted above, if you are joining a Google Meet session today, you will need to use Chrome or Firefox as your browser.

Take good care,

Maddy Fox
Director, Center for Teaching & Learning