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
Description:
Learn to set up and use ePortfolios with your classes. This workshop is designed to introduce you to the major tools within the Epsilen environment: ePortfolios, Groups, and Courses. During the workshop you will create your own ePortfolio, and gain hands-on experience working within the Epsilen environment.
Who should attend : Teachers interested in having their students use Epsilen ePortfolios, or those who wish to explore the use of Epsilen Groups for collaboration, or Courses as an alternative to Blackboard. Presenter : Bruce Naples, Executive Director of Academic Computing and eLearning When: Wednesday, September 7th, 3pm-6pm, L-117 |
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Meet the New i>Clicker2
Description - In this session you will learn:
· How your colleagues are using clickers and what makes for a good clicker question · How to use the new secure clicker cabinets which store clickers in the classroom · How to implement the new ic2 features which include numeric and alphanumeric response questions Who should attend : This workshop is for you whether you’re new to clickers or have been trained on the original version Presenters: The QCC Clicker team: Georganne Albanese, Basic Skills; Denis Bejar, ACC; Belle Birchfield, ECET; Dona Boccio, Math; Tom Gerson, ECET; Marge Reilly, Nursing When: Friday, September 9th, 10am-1pm, L-117 (An optional extra hour of hands-on time is available from noon to 1pm) |
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Blackboard Introduction
Description:
This workshop provides an overview and introduction to the major tools within the Blackboard Learning Management System. During the workshop you will build your own course, and gain hands-on experience working within the Blackboard environment.
Who should attend : Those interested in using Blackboard to enhance their face-to-face classes, as well as those who need a refresher using the various tools within Blackboard. Presenter : Bruce Naples, Executive Director of Academic Computing and eLearning Friday, September 16th, 10am-1pm, L-117 |
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Blackboard Grade Center, Assignments, & SAFE Assign
Description:
– Learn to use the
Grade Center, Assignment & SAFE Assign features
within Blackboard.
Who should attend: Faculty members who wish to investigate the use of these tools in their courses. Presenter: Denis Bejar, Online Technical Developer When: Tuesday, October 11th, 10am-12pm, L-117 |
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SoftChalk 7
Description: During this workshop you will be introduced to the latest version of the award winning SoftChalk program, used to build interactive Web sites. SoftChalk sites can be uploaded to make your Cascade CMS, Blackboard, and Epsilen course site fully interactive and professionally organized.
Who should attend: All who are using the new Cascade CMS, Blackboard, and Epsilen environments, including those already using SoftChalk but wish to refresh their skills and learn what's new in version 7 Presenter: Denis Bejar, Online Technical Developer When: Friday, October 14th, 10am-1pm, L-117 |
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Blackboard Introduction **NEW**
Description:
This workshop provides an overview and introduction to the major tools within the Blackboard Learning Management System. During the workshop you will build your own course, and gain hands-on experience working within the Blackboard environment.
Who should attend : Those interested in using Blackboard to enhance their face-to-face classes, as well as those who need a refresher using the various tools within Blackboard. Presenter : Bruce Naples, Executive Director of Academic Computing and eLearning Saturday, October 15th, 10am-1pm, L-117 |
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Creating Micro-Lectures with PowerPoint, Audacity and Camtasia
Description: During this workshop you will learn to create your own video Micro-Lectures using PowerPoint, Audacity, and 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 via Blackboard and Epsilen.
Who should attend: Designed for all those using Blackboard, Epsilen, or their own Web site. Presenter: Bruce Naples, Executive Director of Academic Computing and eLearning When: Thursday, October 20th, 3pm-6pm, L-117 |
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Blackboard Discussions Forums, Blogs & Wikis
Description:
– Learn to use Discussion Forum, Wiki & Blog activities within your Blackboard courses.
Who should attend: Faculty members who wish to investigate the use of these tools in their courses. When: Friday, October 21st, 10am-12pm |
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SoftChalk 7 (REPEAT!)
Description: During this workshop you will be introduced to the latest version of the award winning SoftChalk program, used to build interactive Web sites. SoftChalk sites can be uploaded to make your Cascade CMS, Blackboard, and Epsilen course site fully interactive and professionally organized.
Who should attend: All who are using the new Cascade CMS, Blackboard, and Epsilen environments, including those already using SoftChalk but wish to refresh their skills and learn what's new in version 7
Presenter: Bruce Naples, Executive Director of Academic Computing and eLearning When: Monday, October 24th, 3pm-6pm, L-117 |
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Meet the New i>Clicker2 (REPEAT!)
Description - In this session you will learn:
·How your colleagues are using clickers and what makes for a good clicker question ·How to use the new secure clicker cabinets which store clickers in the classroom
·How to implement the new ic2 features which include numeric and alphanumeric response questions
Who should attend : This workshop is for you whether you’re new to clickers or have been trained on the original version
Presenters: The QCC Clicker team: Georganne Albanese, Basic Skills; Denis Bejar, ACC; Belle Birchfield, ECET; Dona Boccio, Math; Tom Gerson, ECET; Marge Reilly, Nursing
When: Tuesday, October 25th, 3-5pm, L-117 (An optional extra hour of hands-on time is available from 5-6pm), L-117 |
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MAeP and SWIG Participant Rubric Scoring Workshop I
This workshop is for Moving Ahead with ePortfolios (MAeP) and Student Wiki Interdisciplinary Group (SWIG) project participants only. During this workshop, with expert guidance, you will actually score your student artifacts using the Integrative Learning VALUE Rubric.
When: Friday, November 11, 2-4pm, L-117 |
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MAeP and SWIG Participant Rubric Scoring Workshop II (Repeat)
This workshop is for Moving Ahead with ePortfolios (MAeP) and Student Wiki Interdisciplinary Group (SWIG) project participants only. During this workshop, with expert guidance, you will actually score your student artifacts using the Integrative Learning VALUE Rubric.
When: Monday, November 21, 2-4pm, L-117 |
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