Tech Thursdays Schedule

Where: Charlotte Frank Classroom, 1203 Hunter East
When: Thursdays, 12 pm - 2pm.
RSVP: to acert@hunter.cuny.edu no later than 5 pm on the Tuesday before the event.

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Date	Topic	Presenters
Feb 21	Tools for collaborative student projects Online tools such as wikis provide an opportunity for us to expand how we think about collaborative student projects and also bring their own set of challenges. In this session, we will discuss several examples of group projects and the tools used to support them, addressing questions such as how to: (more...)	Jeff Allred (English) Anthony DeJesus (Social Work)
Feb 28	Creating and assessing interactive learning materials: Learning modules and mobile learning tools In this session, we will see examples of interactive eBooks and learning modules created as part of Hunter's FITT program. (more...)	Christa Acampora (Philosophy) Janette Gomos Klein (Biology)
Mar 7	What activities work well online? Structuring online learning modules There are a range of activities that can be included in online modules, but what do we know about which activities work well online? In this session, we will look at learning modules that encompass a range of activities, including video, self-assessment, and group interaction. (more...)	Laura Baecher (Curriculum & Teaching) Donia Fahim (Special Education)
Mar 14	Creative approaches to student presentations In this session, we will explore alternatives to traditional in-class student presentations. (more...)	Kathleen Isaac (Curriculum & Teaching) Rosanne Silberman (Special Education)
Mar 21	Building community in the classroom Building a sense of community in the classroom can be challenging, especially in large classes or classes in which some or all of the class sessions are online. In this Tech Thursday, we will discuss strategies for developing community using a variety of online tools. (more...)	Kelle Cruz (Physics) Laxmi Ramasubramanian (Urban Affairs and Planning)