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<\/a>Matt Lewis talks to Curtis Izen, a full-time Senior Computer Information Associate at Baruch College and Adjunct Faculty with the CUNY SPS Online Business Program, about humanizing online learning<\/a>. They define this topic as strategies that make the virtual learning experience more personal, interactive, and engaging for students. Humanizing online learning is a vast topic, Curtis and Matt focus their discussion on one tool that can help build a sense of community and connection among students. Watch the interview to learn how Curtis converted traditional threaded discussions into asynchronous video discussion boards using VoiceThread and, according to Curtis, “never looked back.”<\/p>\nFollow this link for more information on VoiceThread at SPS<\/a> or email the OFDIT team at: Faculty.Support@sps.cuny.edu<\/a><\/p>\n The Faculty Corner offers teaching strategies and tips collected from CUNY SPS faculty. Do you have a great teaching tip?\u00a0 Please submit your ideas to the form below.\u00a0 On this page you’ll find:<\/p>\n The archetypal method to send announcements or email to your entire class is through Blackboard. How would you contact your students if Blackboard was down or you are traveling and don’t want to use the Blackboard app to inform your class of important information?<\/p>\n I create an Outlook distribution list of my student’s SPS emails each semester by downloading the roster from CUNY First. Follow this link to learn how to Notify Students Outside Blackboard<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2013 Curtis Izen<\/cite><\/p>\n One of the challenges with online pedagogy is students and instructors going through the entire course without knowing their classmates. In my BUS 325 Principles of MIS course, everyone has an opportunity to see, hear and learn from their peers. An effective way to accomplish this is through VoiceThread, an asynchronous video discussion tool.<\/p>\n In week one I ask students to make a video comment and introduce themselves via their webcam. It also allows those who may not be comfortable speaking in front of a camera to break out of their comfort zone. Since VoiceThread integrates with BlackBoard and uses a web platform, no download is required and it works on Windows and Apple platforms.<\/p>\n Next, students watch and listen to their classmate\u2019s video comments. They are required to reply to one or more video comments using either audio or video. I appreciate how this creates relationships among students. I\u2019ve seen them make connections from prior classes, working in the same company, living in the same town, and more.<\/p>\n Using VoiceThread for this initial assignment generates implausible enthusiasm among the students. They have a sense of belonging and are ultimately more engaged throughout the course.<\/p>\n As always, OFDIT is here to help with any questions you may have. We are available for one-on-one support and would be happy to schedule a Zoom call to discuss any questions you may have. You can contact us at\u00a0facultysupport@sps.cuny.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n All the best, \u201cI add a link of helpful \u201cPsychology of Work\u201d resources to supplement my current course materials (podcasts, articles, videos, etc). The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)\u2019s Bridge Builders Committee has curated this extensive list of free educator and student resources.\u00a0Some items you\u2019ll find in the list include content summaries, PowerPoint slides, information on career paths, and a guest speaker directory. To see the full list visit this link:\u00a0https:\/\/linktr.ee\/SIOP_BB<\/a>.\u00a0I find students in my class utilize the resources for their own professional development (work psychology career paths, etc.).\u00a0Please contact me with any questions at\u00a0Clemente.Diaz@sps.cuny.edu<\/a>.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u2013 Clemente I. Diaz, Adjunct Faculty, Industrial\/Organizational Psychology, CUNY SPS, and Chair, Bridge Builders Committee, Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology (SIOP)<\/p>\n[back to top<\/a>]\nReflective Learning with Linda Paradiso<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Reflection is an essential part of the learning process. Some argue that achieving deep learning is enabled through the process of reflection. In this Faculty Corner discussion, CUNY SPS professor Dr. Linda Paradiso provides insight into the power of reflection<\/a> and how Reflective Learning deepens learning for students in the Nursing Organizational Leadership program.<\/p>\nPrevious Faculty Corner Submissions<\/h2>\n
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\nCurated and Free Resources on the Psychology of Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nUsing the \u201cSend Reminder\u201d Feature in Blackboard<\/h2>\n
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