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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
Anti-Racist Pedagogy Working Group /CTL/
A collaboration with the Anti-Racist Coalition at Brooklyn College. This working group will meet monthly and be an incubator for anti-racist pedagogy. The working group will 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, October 2
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. - Please Register Here
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
For instructions about how to enroll in the Brooklyn College Blackboard Basics for Faculty, please see:
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
- Click on the provided link for the Blackboard Collaborate Ultra session.
- Type your name to join the session as a guest.
- Press the Join Session button.
- Click on the list icon that appears on the upper left side of the screen.
- 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
- Click on the provided link for the Blackboard Collaborate Ultra session.
- Type your name to join the session as a guest.
- Press the Join Session button.
- Click on the list icon that appears on the upper left side of the screen.
- 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
- Click on the provided link for the Blackboard Collaborate Ultra session.
- Type your name to join the session as a guest.
- Press the Join Session button.
- Click on the list icon that appears on the upper left side of the screen.
- 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
- Click on the provided link for the Blackboard Collaborate Ultra session.
- Type your name to join the session as a guest.
- Press the Join Session button.
- Click on the list icon that appears on the upper left side of the screen.
- 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:
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
