{"id":2283,"date":"2021-02-04T10:27:32","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T15:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spsfaculty.commons.gc.cuny.edu\/?p=2283"},"modified":"2026-03-03T16:20:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T16:20:52","slug":"2283","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/sps-faculty-community-hub\/2021\/02\/04\/2283\/","title":{"rendered":"OFDIT Newsletter February 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/sps-faculty-community-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/01\/OFDIT-newsletter-banner.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2258 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/sps-faculty-community-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/01\/OFDIT-newsletter-banner.jpg?resize=598%2C99&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"598\" height=\"99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/sps-faculty-community-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/01\/OFDIT-newsletter-banner.jpg?resize=300%2C50&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/sps-faculty-community-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/01\/OFDIT-newsletter-banner.jpg?resize=768%2C127&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/sps-faculty-community-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/01\/OFDIT-newsletter-banner.jpg?w=906&amp;ssl=1 906w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">February 2021<\/h1>\n<p>Dear CUNY SPS Faculty,<\/p>\n<p>We hope that the Spring semester is off to a great start for you and your students!<\/p>\n<p>In this month\u2019s newsletter, we invite you to join our Accessibility &amp; UDL Workshop in April, share information about the new CUNY IT Help Customer Service Portal, and list the dates and times for our upcoming training sessions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Live Virtual Training Sessions<\/h2>\n<p>This semester we will offer the following live virtual training sessions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Student Engagement in Online Learning<\/li>\n<li>VoiceThread for SPS Faculty<\/li>\n<li>VoiceThread: The New Assignment<\/li>\n<li>Screencast-o-matic Pro: Level 1<\/li>\n<li>Introducing SnagIt &#8211; Screen Capture from Simple to Advanced<\/li>\n<li>Ensemble Video: an Information Session<\/li>\n<li>A Cut Above: Making Your Videos More Professional<\/li>\n<li>Zoom Meetings for Student Hours<\/li>\n<li>Blackboard on a Mobile Device<\/li>\n<li>Setting up the Grade Center in Blackboard<\/li>\n<li>Grade Center in Blackboard: Beyond the Basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>See below for details. All times are Eastern Standard.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Accessibility &amp; UDL Workshop (April 5th &#8211; April 18th, 2021)<\/h2>\n<p>This two-week, online workshop provides an in-depth introduction to accessibility and Universal Design in Learning (UDL) for online and hybrid education. Participants will review the principles of UDL, learn about best accessibility practices in Blackboard, and get hands-on practice creating accessible documents and multimedia. In applying the skills acquired in this workshop to course design and your teaching, you will create an online experience that is welcoming to all learners, including those with disabilities. Please join us!<\/p>\n<p>This online, facilitated workshop will be offered from April 5th-18th, 2021. Please register <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_d_e_1FAIpQLSeGsd-5F8KSvVUXiwHdwlH9-5FbcsSCLkh8C-2D6HEL9ugI2RbOwoqw_viewform&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=qsiKhNtaXFqD9kLIGLfJWg0osFsPVxAkFsqXaH2DeEU&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>CUNY IT Help Customer Service Portal<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cunyithelp.cuny.edu\/csp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CUNY IT Help <\/a>is now live and contains over 1500 articles in an easily searchable repository of essential how-to instructions, FAQs, policies, forms, and reference material for CUNY-wide applications and services. Some topics of interest to CUNY SPS faculty may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accessibility<\/li>\n<li>Dropbox<\/li>\n<li>CUNYfirst<\/li>\n<li>Zoom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CUNY IT Help is managed by the Central Office. To provide feedback, please email: <a href=\"mailto:ITHelpFeedback@cuny.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ITHelpFeedback@cuny.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Spring 2021 Trainings<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Student Engagement in Online Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join us for a discussion of best practices for generating and sustaining student engagement in the virtual classroom. This training will review approaches to enhance student engagement and instructor feedback in online courses, including different ways to present content and provide feedback, activities to promote student interaction, active learning approaches, and connecting your course content to the real world. You\u2019ll have an opportunity to discuss challenges and successes you\u2019ve experienced and share strategies with colleagues.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday, Feb. 9th 5:00-6:00pm (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZcsfumprDgoHNIFABN-5FjhvLlSaHuDV4axCY&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=rwbPQyNF-YqAuYKRhW9uyNkauzRImbxOTacIaDXiRdU&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday, Feb. 24th 5:00-6:00pm (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZcufuitrzkrH9Ok-2DSKftEk6MJdOWBrmKbG7&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=LFUSeLtQSUgIBXbF2C9F4ACrJ8clFKeXWwhDjrawH8I&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday, March 31st 12:00-1:00pm (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZIkdOGrrz4uEtS6M04hozmu0mpdtJ4ThxYV&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=wzMqR6W-kzcZBlo1pUnozdmD_txZHcgwE9mvdo_MPvM&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, April 1st 9:30-10:30am (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZ0pdumoqj0jGt3aECIAsFB-5F-5FGqs1-2DNwXgAM&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=QYaU8rNM0ZBTHV6Atn8-RsaRpERPkVf6GeUpt8XiOXc&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>VoiceThread for SPS Faculty<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This training will introduce VoiceThread, a collaborative, multimedia program that allows faculty (or students) to upload various media like slides, images, or video and engage the class in an enhanced discussion.\u00a0You and your students can add commentary by means of microphone, webcam, keyboard, or phone. In this session, SPS faculty will learn how to create a VoiceThread and how to integrate it into their Blackboard course.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday, March 4th 4:00-5:00pm (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZMkf-2D6vrDIvHdCHswzG643UwWEjgcU2MI1m&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=74tWNfBpf7W_wkDq0e7bq3DMx7UOtEpcsMMqCujVF38&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Monday, March 22nd 5:00-6:00pm (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZIlc-2DyvrTkoHtx9aB7-2DbHdyJHEX75Fo9Wda&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=SC2lGoIH9Qo8IfzVViWnZUNMy7pckW6Ww2v9NsVGU7Q&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>VoiceThread:\u00a0The New Assignment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this workshop, you will learn how to turn new assignments on for your courses and begin using them with your students. We will review all of the workflows, new features, and options for your VoiceThread assessments.\u00a0This session is facilitated by VoiceThread.\u00a0For more free workshops see the <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__voicethread.com_workshops&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=VOy12Cuas125akolHLy7nOORAVfzLp-t3Oo_ux_yuBM&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VoiceThread tutorial site<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>February 16, 2021 1:00 pm (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__attendee.gotowebinar.com_register_1823867002036721163&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=QjoGIXdYB0Oicp-axwEcaWE-fqCGZLp8e0QCl4pl_Sc&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>March 9, 2021 1:00 pm (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__attendee.gotowebinar.com_register_938481965235306251&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=O-OwJKdfA8-hOgrQkAby2tMBMyeah4jmINyMHU_j3CA&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Screencast-o-matic Pro: Level 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This session will cover the basics of how to create and edit audio\/video screencasts for your course using Screencast-o-matic Pro, an online tool offered by SPS. The session will demonstrate a production workflow including set up, recording, and post-production (editing). Finally, we will discuss options for captioning and sharing your newly created video.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday, Feb 17th 3:00-4:00pm (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZcocOGrpzkuGt3WagbNmPS7wz2zABmz17zE&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=N2zSvM73syIFqswvT8k4OhzTygIPLi__lcH9DQRINpY&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Friday, March 12th 9:30-10:30am (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZUod-2DCrrj0qGtwwHaH9AF6PUx3UWkNKsLEk&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=gKh-Qc3c-PyKmzLSqopFGx13K6ikreFddC_LQBFnAek&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Monday, March 29th 1:00-2:00pm (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZUuc-2D2hqzwuHNHaaiNFxPedLs4lIv1KLnij&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=0Zbwe4SwKjAhMbYD1NTA0mhDT2TnCeiAAPL7UQA-gdk&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Introducing SnagIt &#8211; Screen Capture from Simple to Advanced<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join us for an overview of the latest tool available to all current CUNY faculty.\u00a0TechSmith&#8217;s Snagit is a powerful screen capture program with a wide array of options to create, edit and annotate screen captures. It has robust features that include panoramic and vertical scrolling and the ability to blur personal or unneeded information.\u00a0Several publishing methods make it easy to send professional looking screen captures in a few clicks.\u00a0If you are currently teaching at SPS you can contact the SPS Help Desk to claim your SnagIt license.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday, Feb. 26th 2:00-3:00pm (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZYof-2Diorz8pE9SaPgg1hyqL0qggFkwvdwqU&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=gLUGaGmRZzpoahBXKgUBkgGo4GUcRtKh2SPbHPWEuAA&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZYof-2Diorz8pE9SaPgg1hyqL0qggFkwvdwqU&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=gLUGaGmRZzpoahBXKgUBkgGo4GUcRtKh2SPbHPWEuAA&amp;e=\">)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tuesday, March 2nd 10:00-11:00am (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZwpcuqorzsoGdNjkv4tQo5dQqhGA1HgyJcg&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=KjNkEKlqisX9bRMylToZTPyC7Fi4ojjlq-ksUkTDEJ8&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ensemble Video: an Information Session<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SPS instructors have access to a robust video hosting platform called Ensemble Video. Think of Ensemble as an SPS-owned platform like YouTube, but designed with education rather than social media in mind. When compared to YouTube, Ensemble Video has several advantages for faculty in terms of streamlining, securing, and engaging students with video.\u00a0In this session, we will introduce the tool\u2019s most salient features, including student viewing data, the Blackboard integration, and streamlined professional captioning.\u00a0Auto-publishing, in-video quizzes, and student video submissions will also be discussed.\u00a0You can learn more here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/spsfaculty.commons.gc.cuny.edu\/ensemble-video-for-sps-faculty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ensemble Video for SPS Faculty<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday, Feb. 18 4:00-5:00pm (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZUpcuuqpzgtGtcrYIKfSzY3KJxD5fYKTwKp&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=HEKsKAour-ma53UoaBniqE6h1_EtR5LfULc6GgAyXDc&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday, March 16 3:00-4:00pm (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZ0oc-2D6uqTwtHtWRBqJvtLfYVv4DMhiaErV-2D&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=HuvtiVfuHIFt07YVWA-9h7tbOu4smS_AhfmbL_Ol1nE&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>A Cut Above: Making Your Videos More Professional<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Learn simple steps to create engaging media for your class. Many of us are finding ourselves in front of a camera for synchronous virtual meetings or recording content for our online courses. Having your students see and hear you can create a sense of connection, build rapport and spark excitement for learning through seeing your passion for the discipline. No matter if you\u2019re trying this for the first time or have been creating media for a while, this session we\u2019ll give you tools to make your videos look more professional.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday, Feb. 22nd 3:00-4:00pm <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZIoc-2DCsrTovEtJD0yr5y-5FeSfc8np4bRL0Fs&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=s12gswT76JIqzzRamP97ypiSucKOFNxtvQSUCevO_Ro&amp;e=\">(<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZIoc-2DCsrTovEtJD0yr5y-5FeSfc8np4bRL0Fs&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=s12gswT76JIqzzRamP97ypiSucKOFNxtvQSUCevO_Ro&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, March 18th 4:00-5:00pm (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZYode-2DuqD0pGdf5GGd9CkXJdQcAMWKgim-2Dj&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=IyfyoWK9PWM8Gr0SHK1L2l6F7QS5oUWH5cz5PBne4nU&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Zoom Meetings for Student Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All CUNY faculty are now able <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__cuny.zoom.us&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=XNvt3UyxtkxXuljFEND9IQiK18TLMyn9kRq8d4zW75I&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">to claim a Zoom account<\/a>. Similar to Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom is a synchronous virtual meeting space that offers features unavailable in Collaborate.\u00a0You may choose to conduct your Student Hours in Zoom not just for the audio and video communication, interactive whiteboard and desktop sharing, but for additional features found in Zoom, like a waiting room, enhanced video and annotation tools.\u00a0This training will present a Zoom workflow for Student Hours\/Office Hours and discuss general best practices for conducting student hours virtually.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday, Feb. 25th 10:00-11:00am (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZYpc-2DmpqTwiGdxUvF56GqKGpBbvNcrTK9dX&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=AI4TjwfCCTvVtrd_Rm3pv2b9SUd_XEr40C3uXO34Fps&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday, March 24th 4:00-5:00pm <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZIsc-2Dugpz8jE9We1o-5FAoyGugkVw0KB3T-2DnI&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=fgXvNv9awnINLGss-5JfZOipRtYVn2FpmrpV5lBCxL8&amp;e=\">(<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZIsc-2Dugpz8jE9We1o-5FAoyGugkVw0KB3T-2DnI&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=fgXvNv9awnINLGss-5JfZOipRtYVn2FpmrpV5lBCxL8&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZIsc-2Dugpz8jE9We1o-5FAoyGugkVw0KB3T-2DnI&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=fgXvNv9awnINLGss-5JfZOipRtYVn2FpmrpV5lBCxL8&amp;e=\">)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Blackboard on a Mobile Device<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Over half of participants in SPS\u2019 New Student Orientation plan to use mobile devices as a part of their online learning experience \u2013 will your online courses transfer well into this interface? In this session, we will explore the Blackboard Mobile application and gain an understanding of how students experience learning on the go. We will also discuss the major interface differences between Blackboard Mobile and Blackboard for Desktops and best practices for online course design for mobile devices.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday, February 19th 9:30-10:30am (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZ0uf-2DGqqjsvHdCv-2D4q7-5FQdXZc5sD19Zrd6W&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=EdOjdppvzGHffhSwuOZ6aRbCNlDoxH9iMSooju7fv2k&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday, March 10th 4:00-5:00pm (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZcvceGvqTMjHtUpoFnqTlYmPtmSGFmAwIiO&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=Sogkm9dBheYz7tVZQp33Hc6lCyRJdj7DkNOWqBsCmg4&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, April 1st 12:00-1:00pm (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZYtf-2D2prDwvGNOgpZkPpZFHDkbgTB3g3gaB&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=gkO31ZjzkBX6WiayYDWz3WcQhVrZHJedkFR9z2KwJFY&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Setting up the Grade Center in Blackboard<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this session, you will learn the basics of how to set up your Grade Center. We will cover the different parts of the grade center, the grade center icons, and how to ensure that your assignments are listed and properly categorized for computing students\u2019 final scores, whether you choose to use Total Points or a Weighted Total.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday, February 22nd 9:30-10:30am (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZIudOiopz0sHtehqiq0hnvY7oEV6BAjaqDr&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=go6-5eGtRWh3C-L_YUpdZ7MgSypaaTKOVasnX9TNAAA&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday, March 30th 1:00-2:00pm (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZEkd-2DqrpjspH9KW1zr4jN4NU4WkzgfbxJsn&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=yQiwCfDJFVNpMBeQkLJc2iMXsvqYaqDi1zagC2lhO8g&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Grade Center in Blackboard: Beyond the Basics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We will cover how to manage your Grade Center including helpful tools such as color coding, the column organization view, and Smart Views. We will also cover useful tips and tricks which can increase the efficiency and ease of use of your Grade Center.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday, May 17th\u00a010:00-11:00am (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZAqc-2DGsrzouE92-5FTO6btBwE52-2DOnXSp843z&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=ksa8aelpEUFMo6tfxakeSnAFhDsA3xqDJ4aPIObEnpI&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday, May 26th 4:00-5:00pm (<a style=\"font-size: 1rem\" href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZEqfuuqrD8oGtf-2DunOmHkm5J9Ppi5OZegdr&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&amp;r=LRkK2BlaFE6XpTcYfNHhteQXRF5YsbCdMqDjBotWHcg&amp;m=BAGiQQdSzcYxcrIOJdHt_H6h67A69lRdskWDUoODxQY&amp;s=IphHSE4DJxoFsDJ4U4yHyMBDYt4mKf1lQazcMf5VZVg&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Link<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>We would love to see you at one or many of our trainings and workshops! We are also 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 <a href=\"mailto:facultysupport@sps.cuny.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">facultysupport<span class=\"atwho-query\">@sps.c<\/span>uny.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All the best for a successful spring semester,<\/p>\n<p>Your OFDIT Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>February 2021 Dear CUNY SPS Faculty, We hope that the Spring semester is off to a great start for you and your students! In this month\u2019s newsletter, we invite you to join our Accessibility &amp; UDL Workshop in April, share information about the new CUNY IT Help Customer Service Portal, and list the dates and &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","portfolio_post_id":0,"portfolio_citation":"","portfolio_annotation":"","openlab_post_visibility":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2283","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/sps-faculty-community-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2283","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/sps-faculty-community-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/sps-faculty-community-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/sps-faculty-community-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/sps-faculty-community-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2283"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/sps-faculty-community-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2283\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7714,"href":"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/sps-faculty-community-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2283\/revisions\/7714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/sps-faculty-community-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2283"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/sps-faculty-community-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2283"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/sps-faculty-community-hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2283"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}