April 2012 - Socrates - QC Mailman 3 Archives

2 summer 2012 workshops from the CUNY Program for Online/Hybrid Instruction
by Eva.Fernandez＠qc.cuny.edu 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

A call for participants was released today for two workshops this summer to prepare faculty interested in teaching courses as fully online or as hybrids (partially online). The workshops cover a range of objectives relevant to designing and teaching courses with online components. The time commitment is about 10 hours total; faculty who complete all modules in the workshops are compensated for 10 hours at their non-teaching-adjunct (NTA) rate. Feedback from Queens College faculty who have participated in these in the past has been very positive. The two workshops are completely online, participants can choose between the following dates: * June 18 to July 1st * July 9 to July 22 For more details, and to apply: http://cunyonline.commons.gc.cuny.edu/ Please note: 1. Faculty who have already completed one of these workshops and received payment in the past are not eligible to participate again. 2. The workshop organizers will seek out the approval of applicants' chair or immediate supervisor, so please consult with your department chair before applying. The Center for Teaching & Learning will arrange for approval from the Provost for all Queens College applicants. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best wishes, Eva. Eva M. Fernández Associate Professor, Linguistics & Communication Disorders | http://people.qc.cuny.edu/faculty/efernandez Director, Center for Teaching & Learning | http://www.qc.cuny.edu/ctl Queens College, City University of New York ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This communication (including any attachments) is intended solely for the recipient(s) named above and may contain information that is confidential, privileged or legally protected. Any unauthorized use or dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by return email message and delete all copies of the original communication. Thank you for your cooperation.

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MLA guidelines for evaluating scholarly activities in digital form
by Eva.Fernandez＠qc.cuny.edu 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Dear colleagues: The Modern Language Association has just published a set of guidelines to promote the effective evaluation scholarly activities that rely on digital methods or take on digital forms. The guidelines address evaluations related to hiring, reappointment, tenure, and promotion. The brief document offers good practical advice for both the faculty producing digital work and the committees evaluating such work: http://www.mla.org/guidelines_evaluation_digital Best wishes, Eva. Eva M. Fernández Associate Professor, Linguistics & Communication Disorders | http://people.qc.cuny.edu/faculty/efernandez Director, Center for Teaching & Learning | http://www.qc.cuny.edu/ctl Queens College, City University of New York ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This communication (including any attachments) is intended solely for the recipient(s) named above and may contain information that is confidential, privileged or legally protected. Any unauthorized use or dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by return email message and delete all copies of the original communication. Thank you for your cooperation.

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QUEENS CONSORTIUM CONFERENCE ON LANGUAGE TEACHING, Friday May 4th, 8:30-5:00
by beatriz.pena＠qc.cuny.edu 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

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Fulbright Scholar Info Session for CUNY Faculty/Administrators - May 2 at CUNY Graduate Center
by Helen.Gaudette＠qc.cuny.edu 26 Apr '12

26 Apr '12

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QUEENS CONSORTIUM ON LOTE FIRST CONFERENCE ON FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING
by beatriz.pena＠qc.cuny.edu 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

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Division of Math & Natural Sciences, Careers in Science Seminar Series
by ozlem.cetin＠qc.cuny.edu 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

Dear URME Pi's & Socrates group, The Division of Math & Natural Sciences is sponsoring an excellent seminar that we ask you share with your students and encourage their attendance to. It is on careers in science and includes speakers from Google & Hill Capital. Details are below & the flyer is attached for your distribution in classes: CAREERS IN SCIENCE SEMINAR #5 Quantitative Careers: What You Can Do with Math Ryan Haskett, Hill Capital Gregory Rae, former engineer at Google Monday April 30, 2012 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM (Free Hour) Kiely Hall, Room 242 Thank you very much, Denise Cetin

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Fwd: Reacting to the Past Workshop on Game Pedagogy
by Rob Garfield 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

Dear Colleagues, Here is a quick reminder to sign up for our gaming workshop, led by Dr. Helen Gaudette, using the Reacting to the Past pedagogy. We will be playing part of an actual game together so it should be a lot of fun as well as instructive. Reacting to the Past has a long track record of success as a pedagogy, so we consider this is a great opportunity to learn about using games and simulations to add active, experiential and situated learning aspects to your classrooms. It is also a great opportunity to meet like-minded colleagues and share an experience that should be fun, moving and, certainly, memorable. *Food will be provided RSVP DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MONDAY, APRIL 30th! RSVP Link: http://tinyurl.com/reactingtothepast* Best, Rob Garfield Instructional Technologist Queens College Center for Teaching and Learning 319 Razran Hall james dot garfield at qc dot cuny dot edu ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Rob Garfield <james.garfield(a)qc.cuny.edu> Date: Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 11:18 AM Subject: Reacting to the Past Faculty Workshop To: socrates <socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu> *Dear Queens College Educators, The Center for Teaching and Learning, Dr. Helen Gaudette, and Queens College members of the Reacting to the Past community cordially invite you to attend a unique workshop on pedagogy. Workshop Facilitator: Helen Gaudette Director, Offices of Global Education Initiatives Lecturer, Department of History When: Thursday, May 3rd, 3 pm to 5:30 pm Where: Presidents Conference Room 2, Rosenthal Library Preparation: Approximately four pages of reading is required prior to the workshop Food will be provided please RSVP, BY FRIDAY, APRIL 27th, with food preferences by clicking on the following: http://tinyurl.com/reactingtothepast What: * *Reacting to the Past consists of elaborate games, set in the past, in which students are assigned roles informed by classic texts in the history of ideas. Class sessions are run entirely by students; instructors advise and guide students and grade their oral and written work. This pedagogy seeks to draw students into the past, promote engagement with big ideas, and improve intellectual and academic skills. In “Reacting to the Past” courses, students learn by taking on roles, informed by classic texts, in elaborate games set in the past; they learn skills—speaking, writing, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork—in order to prevail in difficult and complicated situations. While students will be obliged to adhere to the philosophical and intellectual beliefs of the historical figures they have been assigned to play, they must devise their own means of expressing those ideas persuasively, in papers, speeches or other public presentations; and students must also pursue a course of action they think will help them win the game. This workshop offers you the opportunity to learn about Reacting to the Past by playing part of a game, <i>The Threshold of Democracy: Athens in 403 BC</i>, to experience a student’s perspective. After the hands-on portion, the group will debrief on its experiences and talk about how to incorporate the Reacting to the Past approach into individual teaching practice. Read more about Reacting to the Past: http://reacting.barnard.edu/ Please direct questions to Rob Garfield (james.garfield(a)qc.cuny.edu).* Rob Garfield Instructional Technologist Queens College Center for Teaching and Learning 319 Razran Hall james dot garfield at qc dot cuny dot edu --

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BCC - 2012 Technology In The Classroom Showcase 4/25/12
by kenneth.lord＠qc.cuny.edu 24 Apr '12

24 Apr '12

The 4th Annual Bronx Community College Technology in the Classroom Showcase is set for Wednesday, April 25, 2012, Schwendler Auditorium, Meister Hall, beginning with breakfast at 9AM. Faculty from several disciplines (See final attached file) will discuss and demonstrate how they use technology within their courses. This year?s Keynote will be delivered by Dr. Carole M. Berotte Joseph, President, Bronx Community College. There will also be a raffle so don?t forget to pick up your raffle ticket at the sign in desk. Hope to see you there. Register for the Showcase: http://fsw01.bcc.cuny.edu/bccmedia/BCCshowcase2012reg.html 2012 Showcase Website: http://fsw01.bcc.cuny.edu/bccmedia/bccshowcase2012flyer.html _______________________________________________

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Hostos Education Technology Showcase 2012 - You are invited!
by kenneth.lord＠qc.cuny.edu 23 Apr '12

23 Apr '12

Hostos is getting ready for a new edition of its annual Education Technology Showcase and takes pleasure in extending to you an invitation for this event. We eagerly look forward to this opportunity to sponsor presentations by Hostos faculty of their teaching innovation accomplishments, and are honored and privileged to present this year?s Keynote Speaker, Dr. Susan Ko, Academic Faculty Development Director, School of Professional Studies, CUNY, an expert in online learning. Additionally, the Office of Educational Technology and the Center for Teaching and Learning are partnering to facilitate an open forum about online learning with Dr. Ko. The Showcase is yet another example of how Hostos through the efforts of the Office of Educational Technology and others is a recognized leader in Academic Technology and Teacher Innovation. DATE: Friday, May 4, 2012 TIME: 8:30 am ? 2:30 pm LOCATION: 500 Grand Concourse, B Building, 5th floor, Room B-501 Bronx, NY 10451 RSVP: Hostos Education Technology Showcase RSVP form<http://oit.hostos.cuny.edu/socialnetwork/edtechshowcase/rsvp/> -- Carlos Guevara Director Office of Educational Technology Hostos Community College City University of New York Phone: 718.319.7915 Email: cguevara(a)hostos.cuny.edu

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New Course for Fall 2012 - fulfills PLAS requirement for AP
by Emily John 22 Apr '12

22 Apr '12

Dear Colleagues, For Fall 2012 Music 8:Fairy Tales, Myths and Music Monday and Wednesday 140-255pm Course #3146 Ideal for Education Majors, Literary Scholars or students interested in interdisciplinary connections, this course will explore the intersections of French Fairy Tales, Italian Operas, German Composers, Greek Myths and much more. Incorporating pop culture manifestations as well as music from all historical periods, students will develop listening skills, writing skills, and will have creative performance opportunities as they build a stronger foundation of cultural references from the canon of Western European music and literature. Please spread the word to students about this new course. Many thanks, Emily John Adjunct Professor, Music

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