April 2012 - Socrates - QC Mailman 3 Archives

Lehman College 2nd Annual Faculty Technology Demonstration Day
by kenneth.lord＠qc.cuny.edu 21 Apr '12

21 Apr '12

The Department of Undergraduate Studies and Online Education at Lehman College 2nd Annual Faculty Technology Demonstration Day: Blending with Purpose, on Friday May 4, 2012. Register here: http://www.lehman.edu/online-education/faculty/technology-demo-form.php The Keynote will be from our own Dr. Tony Picciano, who will be presenting his Blended with Purpose Model. Lehman invites you to support colleagues and faculty leaders of the CUNY community who will be representing a number of disciplines from education, to the humanities, to the sciences and who will be presenting their own inventive methods for Blending with Purpose: pedagogical strategies and techniques that represent exemplary practice in classroom, hybrid and online teaching here at Lehman. Make a plan to join us! Breakfast and Catered Lunch provided by Lehman College and The Department of Undergraduate Studies and Online Education Date: Friday May 4th 2012 Time: 9:30 am ? 3 pm Location: Lehman College, Carman Hall Multimedia Center room B 81/83 9:30- Registration/breakfast/ Introductions Workshop Sessions include: Alternative discussion methods- Involving students in online discussion in the Education and Arts and Humanities classroom. Amanda Gulla, Assistant Professor, English Education, Teresa O?Neill, Adjunct Instructor, Multidisciplinary Humanities, Robyn Spencer, Assistant Professor, History Purposeful blending in the sciences: Wesley Pits, Assistant Professor of Middle and High School Education et al, STEM Research; and Vincent Prohaska, Associate Professor, Psychology- iClickers Accessing Alternative Online Sites and Learning Platforms: Taking a closer look at Mobile technology, Google Sites and the CUNY Commons. Limor Pinhasi-Vittorio, Associate Professor, Coordinator of Literacy Studies, Division of Education; Gina Rae Foster, Director, Lehman Teaching and Learning Commons, and Stefanie Havelka, Assistant Professor, Library Working Lunch: Blogger, VoiceThread, Prezi... Wikis! Social media are all the rage now but are they part of the Web 2.0 teaching revolution or are these tools merely 'flash' and 'gimmick'? What are some of the ways we can best implement them in the blended environment to offer meaningful learning experiences to benefit our students and ourselves as teachers? Angela Francis, Lecturer, English Department, David Gantz, Adjunct Lecturer, Philosophy, and Barry Murdaco, Adjunct Lecturer, Political Science Featured afternoon presentations and first-looks at the new Blackboard 9.1, and a Tour of ?Lehman Connect? Lehman's new ?Intranet? collaborative environment for faculty, staff & ITR professionals?. Stephen Castellano, Online Teaching & Learning Specialist, Blackboard Administrator; David Stevens, Lehman?s Webmaster; ======================================= Dr. Kenneth Lord Assistant to the Provost for Educational Technology ( www.qc.cuny.edu/edtech) Chair, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Lecturer, Computer Science Queens College, CUNY

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Reacting to the Past Faculty Workshop
by Rob Garfield 19 Apr '12

19 Apr '12

*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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Calls for Participants: Adjunct Handbook, Adjunct Events
by Fei-Wen.Pirovolikos＠qc.cuny.edu 18 Apr '12

18 Apr '12

Dear Colleagues, The calls of two adjuncts committees will soon close. If you are interested and did not get a chance to respond, please follow the links below. About the Handbook Project: You do not need to be an adjunct to participate. We need expertise of all sorts to gather resources for the handbook. Also, the monthly meetings over the summer can be in-person and virtual as well. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. Thank you, Fei-Wen Pirovolikos -----socrates-bounces(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu wrote: ----- To: socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu From: Fei-Wen.Pirovolikos(a)qc.cuny.edu Sent by: socrates-bounces(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu Date: 04/10/2012 12:16PM Subject: [Socrates] Calls for Participants: Adjunct Handbook, Adjunct Events The Center for Teaching and Learning is announcing two calls for participants. For both please respond by April 18: QC Adjuncts Handbook Project http://tinyurl.com/qchandbook QC Adjuncts Events Planning Advisory Group http://tinyurl.com/qcadjunctevents Selected contributors will each receive a Nook. If you would like to participate without the Nook, please indicate so on the sign-up form. Thank you, Fei-Wen Pirovolikos fpirovolikos(a)qc.cuny.edu, 718.997.3035 http://www.qc.cuny.edu/CTL | http://www.qc.cuny.edu/QPortfolio http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/Biology | http://www.qc.cuny.edu/Adjuncts

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Teaching with Technology - Reminder
by joshua.rivenbark＠qc.cuny.edu 18 Apr '12

18 Apr '12

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Fw: Assessment Seminar at GC (Apr 27, 9:45-12)
by Eva.Fernandez＠qc.cuny.edu 18 Apr '12

18 Apr '12

Dear colleagues: Please see below and attached for an upcoming seminar on assessment, scheduled for Friday, April 27, in the morning. 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 -----Forwarded by Eva Fernandez/LCD/Faculty/Queens College on 04/18/2012 09:58AM ----- To: CTL(a)LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU From: Mosen Auryan Sent by: Center for Teaching and Learning Date: 04/18/2012 09:52AM Subject: Assessment Seminar at Graduate Center (See attached file: AC Seminar Announcement Apr 27 2012.pdf) Dear Colleagues, We have our next Assessment Council seminar on the topic of Program Review and Evaluation at the Graduate Center on April 27th — see attachment. Please RSVP if you are planning to attend -- feel free to distribute the announcement at your respective campuses. Best, Mosen From: Mosen Auryan <mauryan(a)hunter.cuny.edu> Reply-To: Assessment Council Listserv <ASSESSCOUNC-L(a)LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU> Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:32:26 +0000 To: <ASSESSCOUNC-L(a)LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU> Subject: Please Distribute -- Seminar Announcement Dear Colleagues, Please distribute the announcement (attached) widely — college listserv and personal contact list. Also, feel free to contact departments and faculty members on your own. Best, Mosen ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Evaluations launch party, on Wednesday, April 18, free hour (12:15-1:30pm), Student Union West Ballroom
by Andrew DeMasters 17 Apr '12

17 Apr '12

Colleagues, Remember to join us for an evaluations launch party, on Wednesday, April 18, free hour (12:15-1:30pm), Student Union West Ballroom (4th floor). Light refreshments will be served, so *please RSVP*: http://tinyurl.com/evaluLaunch-18apr<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001T8TCpqYAV4Psr6DKq3YrlN2sfNIZH8IYEgt1H-LALNtx…> best, Andrew J. DeMasters Program Director, Teacher Evaluation Student Team 10-12' -- Andrew J. DeMasters Resident Assistant, The Summit at Queens College 64-80 Kissena Blvd, Flushing NY 11367 www.redemasters.wordpress.com http://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/SupportPrograms/CTL/Projects/Pages/fall201…

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Linakis Leaders Scholarship, 2012
by ozlem.cetin＠qc.cuny.edu 17 Apr '12

17 Apr '12

Good afternoon all, Do you know a student that is committed to service? If so, we would like to share with you The Linakis Leaders Scholarship. This opportunity is directed towards undergraduate and graduate students from all majors who demonstrate an outstanding record of both service, academic performance as well as financial need. Scholarship awards will each be in the amount of $1000 and recipients will be recognized College wide for their achievements. The application deadline is Thusday, April 26th, 2012. We would appreciate if you would share the attached the flyer with your department and students. Students may also be directed here where they can find detailed information: http://tinyurl.com/7glkhre Here is the flyer: Thank you! Denise -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The late John S. and Yorka C. Linakis were long-time residents and avid supporters of the borough of Queens. They were active in a multitude of community, civic, and interfaith organizations. Their philanthropic endeavors include a legacy of scholarships to be granted to worthy Queens College students based on merit, financial need and a keen interest in the betterment of their communities. Undergraduate and graduate students from all majors are invited to apply. Scholarship applicants must demonstrate an outstanding record of both service and academic performance as well as financial need. Scholarship awards will each be in the amount of $1000 and recipients will be recognized College wide for their achievements. To submit an application, please complete the form below by 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 26, 2012: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QC_Linakis2012 Award recipients will be announced by Thursday, May 10, 2012. If you have any questions, please contact: ozlem.cetin(a)qc.cuny.edu *Previous Linakis Scholarship winners are discouraged from applying.

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April 29th special concert - FREE - featuring world premiere of 1001 Voices: A Symphony for Queens
by Emily John 17 Apr '12

17 Apr '12

Please invite students, faculty and friends to this unique concert experience~ The Queens College Choral Society and the Queens College Choir, James John, Music Director is joining the Queens Symphony Orchestra for a world premiere of 1001 Voices: A Symphony for Queens. This work, composed by Frank London, with libretto by Judith Sloan is an exciting multi-media event. Sunday April 29th, 2012 - 3pm Colden Auditorium on the Queens College Campus (Kupferberg Center) FREE Concert Featuring animation and visuals by Warren Lehrer and Brandon Campbell, as well as spoken word in multiple languages, this symphony showcases the unique attributes of the borough of Queens. Using stories and ideas from her book Crossing the Boulevard: Strangers, Neighbors, Aliens in a New America, 1001 Voices tells the stories of each of us - whether we immigrated from abroad, or another state, fleeing for justice or moving for adventure. A wonderful way to highlight discussions about the immigrant experience, diversity, ethnicity, identity and art... The attached flyer is reproducible and provides information. The Facebook Event page can be accessed here: https://www.facebook.com/events/262784790482672/

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"No Roosters in the Desert" -- Stage Reading on Thursday (April 19) at 7:00 PM
by anahi.viladrich＠qc.cuny.edu 15 Apr '12

15 Apr '12

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BCC 4th Annual Technology in the Classroom Showcase presentation schedule
by kenneth.lord＠qc.cuny.edu 13 Apr '12

13 Apr '12

Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: Bronx Community College, Schwendler Auditorium Attached is the 4th Annual Technology in the Classroom Showcase presentation schedule. To register for the Showcase, go to http://fsw01.bcc.cuny.edu/bccmedia/BCCshowcase2012reg.html. For more information about the Showcase go to https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/InstructionalTechnology/?page=Fac_Showcase. Have a good weekend. Albert Robinson, M.S. Ed Manager, OIT Technical and Instructional Support / Faculty and Staff Development Programs Blackboard Administrator Interim Manager, CTE Bronx Community College CUNY Office of Instructional Technology Colston Hall Room 226 2155 University Avenue Bronx NY, 10453 718-289-5100 ext. 3063 https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/InstructionalTechnology Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm FAQs - Faculty/Staff http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/InformationTechnology/?page=faqFacultyStaff FAQs - Students http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/InformationTechnology/?page=FAQ_Students _______________________________________________

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