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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Introduction to Clickers
Description
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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 learning about 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, and setup and run a clicker system. If you have questions you’d like to use with clickers, please bring them to the workshop.
Who should attend: Those who want to use clicker technology in their classroom to gauge student comprehension and to engage their students. Presenter: Belle Birchfield, Professor – ECET Department When: Tuesday, September 14th (QCC FRIDAY SCHEDULE), 10am-noon, L-117– Optional extra hands-on time noon-1pm, L-117 |
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Clickers in the Classroom: A Continuing Conversation
Description
: In this session you will learn the key factors that go into designing effective clicker questions, association of clickers with individual students and how to process and review the data gathered in a clicker session. The presenters will discuss findings from their recent clicker research and participants are invited to share their own experiences. Have a clicker technique that works with your students? Bring your ideas and questions.
Who should attend: Those who have used clicker technology and want to go beyond basic setup, share experiences and learn about new topics.
Presenters: Belle Birchfield, Professor – ECET Department
Margaret Reilly, Professor - Nursing Department
When: Friday , September 24, 10am-noon, L-117– Optional extra hands-on time noon-1pm |
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ePortfolios with Epsilen
Description: Learn to set up and use ePortfolios with your classes. This workshop is designed to introduce you to one method of implementing electronic portfolios. During the workshop you will create your own ePortfolio, and begin learning how to work within the Epsilen environment. Who should attend : Teachers interested in having their students use ePortfolios
Presenter
: Edward Hanssen, Professor – Business Department
When: Tuesday, September 28th, 6pm-9pm, L-117 |
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ePortfolios with Epsilen (repeat!)
Description: Learn to set up and use ePortfolios with your classes. This workshop is designed to introduce you to one method of implementing electronic portfolios. During the workshop you will create your own ePortfolio, and begin learning how to work within the Epsilen environment. Who should attend : Teachers interested in having their students use ePortfolios
Presenter
: Edward Hanssen, Professor – Business Department
When: Friday, October 1st, 10am-1pm, L-117 |
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Respondus for Blackboard
Description: During this workshop you will be introduced to the latest version of Respondus, as you learn to create Exams and Quizzes that can be used both inside and outside of Blackboard. Who should attend : Designed especially for those who wish to use Blackboard to give tests within the Blackboard environment. NOTE : Why not register for the SoftChalk workshop which follows immediately!
Presenter
: Ed Volchok, Professor – Business Department
When: Tuesday, October 5th, 6pm-7pm, L-117 |
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SoftChalk
Description: During this workshop you will be introduced to the latest version of the award winning program called SoftChalk. Here you will learn to make your Blackboard course fully interactive and very professional looking. Who should attend : Designed for all those using Blackboard. NOTE : Why not register for the Respondus workshop which immediately precedes this one!
Presenter
: Bruce Naples, Director – Academic Computing Center
When: Tuesday, October 5th, 7pm-9pm, L-117 |
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Respondus for Blackboard (Repeat!)
Description: During this workshop you will be introduced to the latest version of Respondus, as you learn to create Exams and Quizzes that can be used both inside and outside of Blackboard. Who should attend : Designed especially for those who wish to use Blackboard to give tests within the Blackboard environment. NOTE : Why not register for the SoftChalk workshop which follows immediately!
Presenter
: Ed Volchok, Professor – Business Department
When: Friday, October 8th, 10am-11am, L-117 |
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SoftChalk (Repeat!)
Description: During this workshop you will be introduced to the latest version of the award winning program called SoftChalk. Here you will learn to make your Blackboard course fully interactive and very professional looking. Who should attend : Designed for all those using Blackboard. NOTE: Why not register for the Respondus workshop which immediately precedes this one!
Presenter
: Bruce Naples, Director – Academic Computing Center
When: Friday, October 8th, 11am-1pm, L-117 |
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Creating Micro-Lectures with Camtasia
Description:
During this workshop you will learn to create your own video Micro-Lectures using Camtasia, a versatile yet easy to learn program. Your Micro-Lectures can then be posted to YouTube or the College Media Server and made available to your students.
Who should attend : Designed for all those using Blackboard, Epsilen, or their own Web site. Presenter : Bruce Naples, Director – Academic Computing Center When: Friday, October 15th, 10am-1pm, L-117 |
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Creating Micro-Lectures with Camtasia (Repeat!)
Description:
During this workshop you will learn to create your own video Micro-Lectures using Camtasia, a versatile yet easy to learn program. Your Micro-Lectures can then be posted to YouTube or the College Media Server and made available to your students.
Who should attend : Designed for all those using Blackboard, Epsilen, or their own Web site. Presenter : Bruce Naples, Director – Academic Computing Center When: Monday, October 18th, 3pm-6pm, L-117 |
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Introduction to Blackboard
Description: Did you know that ALL Queensborough course sections have a Blackboard shell? Did you know that your students are already enrolled in your Blackboard course shell? Wouldn’t you like to fill your Blackboard course shell and activate it so that your students have access to all of the materials you use as you teach? How about providing additional course-related resources such as documents or videos to help your students learn? How about promoting writing thru wikis or blogs or discussions that will engage your students more in the learning process?
Who should attend: If you answered yes to any of the above, this workshop is for you! No experience necessary!
Presenter: Bruce Naples, Director – Academic Computing Center When: Monday, October 25th, 3-6pm, L-117 |
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Microsoft Office 2010 Upgrade Overview
Description: – During this workshop you will be introduced to what’s NEW in Microsoft Office 2010 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 2010 installed on your office computer. Please make an appointment with the IT Department (x6273) after completing this workshop.
Presenter
: Bruce Naples, Director – Academic Computing Center
When: Friday, October 29th, 10am-1pm, L-117 |
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iPASS Workshop
Description : Online and hybrid WI courses are challenging for both faculty and students. To meet the need for anytime/anyplace writing support, the Campus Writing Center offers iPASS, an online, asynchronous tutoring service. Who should attend : All Are welcome - c ome see a demo and get answers to all your questions! Presenters : Dion Pincus, Director of the Campus Writing Center
Bridget Orozco, Associate Director of the Campus Writing Center
When: Wednesday, December 1st, 6pm-8pm, L-117 |
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iPASS Workshop (Repeat!)
Description: Online and hybrid WI courses are challenging for both faculty and students. To meet the need for anytime/anyplace writing support, the Campus Writing Center offers iPASS, an online, asynchronous tutoring service. Who should attend : All Are welcome - c ome see a demo and get answers to all your questions! Presenters : Dion Pincus, Director of the Campus Writing Center
Bridget Orozco, Associate Director of the Campus Writing Center
When: Friday December 3rd, 11am-1pm, L-117 |
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Introduction to Blackboard (Repeat!)
Description: Did you know that ALL Queensborough course sections have a Blackboard shell? Did you know that your students are already enrolled in your Blackboard course shell? Wouldn’t you like to fill your Blackboard course shell and activate it so that your students have access to all of the materials you use as you teach? How about providing additional course-related resources such as documents or videos to help your students learn? How about promoting writing thru wikis or blogs or discussions that will engage your students more in the learning process?
Who should attend: If you answered yes to any of the above, this workshop is for you! No experience necessary! Presenter: Denis Bejar. eLearning Technical Developer – Academic Computing Center
When: Friday, December 10th, 10am-1pm, L-117 |
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New Security Awareness Class
Description: Learn how to protect your Identity when you are on the Internet. The Department of Information Technology will be offering classes on how to surf the internet safely.
When: Tues., Dec. 14, 10:00 am in L-117 |
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New Security Awareness Class- (Repeat)
Description: Learn how to protect your Identity when you are on the Internet. The Department of Information Technology will be offering classes on how to surf the internet safely.
When: Tues, Dec. 14th, 2:00 pm in L-117 |
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New Security Awareness Class- (Repeat)
Description: Learn how to protect your Identity when you are on the Internet. The Department of Information Technology will be offering classes on how to surf the internet safely.
When: Wed, Dec. 15, 10:00 am in L-117 |
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New Security Awareness Class- (Repeat)
Description: Learn how to protect your Identity when you are on the Internet. The Department of Information Technology will be offering classes on how to surf the internet safely.
When: Wed, Dec. 15, 2:00 pm in L-117 |
20. |
New Security Awareness Class- (Repeat)
Description: Learn how to protect your Identity when you are on the Internet. The Department of Information Technology will be offering classes on how to surf the internet safely.
When: Thurs, Dec. 16, 2 pm in L-117 |
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New Security Awareness Class- (Repeat)
Description: Learn how to protect your Identity when you are on the Internet. The Department of Information Technology will be offering classes on how to surf the internet safely.
When: Tues, Dec. 21, 10 am in L-117 |
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New Security Awareness Class- (Repeat)
Description: Learn how to protect your Identity when you are on the Internet. The Department of Information Technology will be offering classes on how to surf the internet safely.
When: Tues, Dec. 21, 2:00 pm in L-117 |
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New Security Awareness Class- (Repeat)
Description: Learn how to protect your Identity when you are on the Internet. The Department of Information Technology will be offering classes on how to surf the internet safely.
When: Wed, Dec.22, 10:00 am in L-117 |
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New Security Awareness Class- (Repeat)
Description: Learn how to protect your Identity when you are on the Internet. The Department of Information Technology will be offering classes on how to surf the internet safely.
When: Wed, Dec.22, 2:00 pm in L-117 |
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New Security Awareness Class- (Repeat)
Description: Learn how to protect your Identity when you are on the Internet. The Department of Information Technology will be offering classes on how to surf the internet safely.
When: Thur, Dec.23, 10:00 am in L-117 |
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New Security Awareness Class- (Repeat)
Description: Learn how to protect your Identity when you are on the Internet. The Department of Information Technology will be offering classes on how to surf the internet safely.
When: Thurs, Dec. 23, 2:00 pm in L -117 |
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