Important Note: The Queensborough workshop series welcomes all CUNY faculty (adjuncts included) with the understanding that if there are more requests than seats, the policy will be that Queensborough faculty will have priority.
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ePortfolios with Epsilen for NEW Faculty
Description: Learn to set up and use ePortfolios with your classes. This workshop is designed to introduce you to a number of features available in the Epsilen environment. During the workshop you will work with Groups, and learn how to ePortfolio-ize your assignments.
Who should attend: This workshop is for NEW faculty members
When: Friday, September 11th , 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. |
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ePortfolios with Epsilen for NEW Faculty (Repeat)
Description: Learn to set up and use ePortfolios with your classes. This workshop is designed to introduce you to a number of features available in the Epsilen environment. During the workshop you will work with Groups, and learn how to ePortfolio-ize your assignments.
Who should attend: This workshop is for NEW faculty members
When: Monday, September 14th , 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. |
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Microsoft Office 2007 Overview
Description: During this workshop you will be introduced to the NEW Microsoft Office 2007 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Who should attend: This is NOT a beginner workshop; rather it is designed for those already using Microsoft Office on a regular basis. IMPORTANT Note: After taking this workshop you become eligible to have Office 2007 installed on your office computer. Please make an appointment with the IT Department (x6273) after completing this workshop. When: Monday, September 14th 2pm-5pm, L-117 |
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Clickers in the Classroom: Making lectures more interactive!
Description: Clickers are a high tech, minimal time investment technology. They are a highly versatile tool and easier to use than you think. They’re perfect for getting a feel for who is in your Academy and giving a voice to each and every student. In this session you will learn effective strategies for clicker use, setup and run a clicker system and leave with clicker questions as well as a personalized flash drive loaded with clicker software.
Who should attend: Those who want to use clicker technology in their classroom to gauge student comprehension and to engage their students When: Tuesday, September 15th 3pm-5pm, L-117 |
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ePortfolios with Epsilen for ALL
Description: Learn to set up and use ePortfolios with your classes. This workshop is designed to introduce you to a number of features available in the Epsilen environment. During the workshop you will work with Groups, and learn how to ePortfolio-ize your assignments.
Who should attend: This workshop is ALL faculty members
When: Friday, September 25th 10am-1pm, L-117 |
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Clickers in the Classroom: Making lectures more interactive! (Repeat)
Description: Clickers are a high tech, minimal time investment technology. They are a highly versatile tool and easier to use than you think. They’re perfect for getting a feel for who is in your Academy and giving a voice to each and every student. In this session you will learn effective strategies for clicker use, setup and run a clicker system and leave with clicker questions as well as a personalized flash drive loaded with clicker software.
Who should attend: Those who want to use clicker technology in their classroom to gauge student comprehension and to engage their students When: Friday, October 2nd, 10am-12pm, L-117 |
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Excel Intermediate
Description: Take your Microsoft Excel skills to the next level! This workshop is packed with useful tips to help you become an intermediate Excel user.
Who should attend: Anyone wishing to expand their knowledge of Microsoft Excel When: Friday, October 16th 10am-1pm , L-117 |
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Blackboard 8 – The Grade Center
Description: This workshop provides a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to the Grade Center tool. Participants will first experience the student perspective by exploring the My Grades tool and becoming familiar with how grades will appear to their own students. Then, turning to the instructor perspective, participants will learn how to manage their online grading activities. Critical skills such as setting up Grade Center to suit their needs, customizing display and grading options, as well as grading test and assignment submissions will be covered. Along the way, participants will examine practical issues related to evaluating and grading students in online courses.
Who should attend: All faculty members who want to gain hands-on experience with Blackboard 8’s new Grade Center When: Friday, October 23rd 10am-12pm, L-117 |
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Blackboard 8 – Assignments & Assessments
Description: This workshop provides a hands-on introduction to using the Assignments tools. Participants will first use the tools as a student, becoming familiar with how they will appear to their own students as they upload an assignment and explore the group collaboration tools. Then, turning to the instructor perspective, they will learn to use the Assignments tool to create, review, and grade assignments. Along the way, they’ll discuss pedagogical and practical issues related to using Assignments & Assessments in online courses.
Who should attend: All faculty members who want to learn to use Blackboard 8’s Assignments & Assessments features When: Friday, November 6th 10am-12pm, L-117 |
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Webinar: Transform Your Classroom: Design Questions to Engage College Students
Description: How to use classroom questions to achieve desired learning outcomes. Strategies for asking classroom questions that motivate student participation. How to design questions that encourage students to think critically. Do's & Don'ts for asking questions in your college classroom. More information at http://www.HigherEdHero.com/Z5/0/2/p35AZEc/p3PZGB6Li/p0e
Who should attend: This workshop is for all faculty members interested in formulating questions designed to engage students in the classroom
Thursday, December 3rd , 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. (first hour is webinar, last hour is reserved for discussion of the webinar or clickers) |
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