2017 Sessions – Bronx EdTech Showcase

Effects of Utilizing Hybrid Methodologies on Student Learning

Presenter: Frank Mercogliano, Adjunct Instructor, Sociology Department, & Steve Castellano, Director, IT Center, Lehman College Abstract:…

Unlocking the Power of No-Cost and Low-Cost Text-To-Speech Software for Literacy

Presenter: Dwight R. Kelly, Disability Accommodation Specialist, AccessAbility Center/Student Disability Services, The City College of New…

Connection What’s Possible: Moving Assessment Beyond Accreditation

Presenter: Joel Hernandez, CEO, eLumen Inc., Bronx EdTech Showcase Sponsor Abstract: Designing curriculum to support student…

Navigating Your Campus with Google Maps!

Presenter: Michael Sliwka, Geospatial Engineer, Onix Networking (Google Partner). Abstract: Derek Imes, Account Manager, Enterprise Mapping,…

Re-examining the Human Service Fieldwork Experience through a Hybrid Course Design

Presenter: Gregory Cobb, Assistant Professor, Social Sciences Department, Bronx Community College Abstract: This workshop will examine…

Flipping Threshold Concepts Using Technology

Presenter: Hisseine Faradj, Assistant Professor, Social Sciences Department, Bronx Community College Abstract: This project focuses on…

Assessment using Blackboard Mobile

Presenter: Rowland Ramdass, Assistant Professor, Allied Health Department, & Ronette Shaw, Assistant Professor, Allied Health Department,…

Making Science Sense: Using the interdisciplinary Science Forward OER to promote scientific literacy

Presenter: Kelly L. O’Donnell, Director of Science Forward, Macaulay Honors College, CUNY. Lisa A. Brundage, Director…

This Is Not a Game: Playing Monopoly to Learn about Real-World Social Inequality

Presenter: Devin T. Molina, Assistant Professor, Social Sciences Department, Bronx Community College Abstract: Active learning strategies…

Towards a Predictive Model of Community College Student Success in Blended Classes

Presenter: Abstract: By the fourth week of each semester, faculty teaching 15 blended or hybrid sections…

Online/Hybrid Course Development: Flexibility, Quality and Support

Presenter: Ruru Rusmin, Interim Director, E-Learning Center, Borough of Manhattan Community College Abstract: As online education…

Strengthening Media Literacy in Science

Presenter: Lisa Tappeiner, Associate Professor, Library Department, & George Rosa, Multimedia Specialist and Biology Instructor, Hostos…

Building Community with the CUNY Academic Commons

Presenter: Luke Waltzer, Acting Co-Director, CUNY Academic Commons Director, Teaching and Learning Center, Graduate Center. Lisa…

Democratizing Access to Traditionally Arcane Historical Sources

Presenter: Anthony R. Stevens-Acevedo, Assistant Director, CUNY Dominican Studies Institute (housed at CCNY) Abstract: Sarah Aponte,…

Are You Ready? A Cross-Campus Approach to a Unified Student Online Readiness

Presenter: Carlos Guevara, Director of EdTech & CTL, Hostos Community College Kate Lyons, Assistant Professor in…

Striking the Balance: Mobile Devices in the Classroom

Presenter: Vyacheslav Dushenkov, Assistant Professor, Natural Sciences Department, Hostos Community College. Zvi Ostrin, Assistant Professor, Natural…

Virtually Disconnected? Student Self-perceptions in Online Learning Contexts

Presenter: Emalinda L. McSpadden, Assistant Professor, Social Sciences Department, Bronx Community College Abstract: Students take fully…

Can Flipped Classroom and Active Learning Methodology Replace Textbooks in Business Management Classes?

Presenter: Harini Mittal, Assistant Professor, Business and Information Systems, Bronx Community College Abstract: Students from generation…

Hostos Online Learning Assessment (HOLA): Evaluation of Student Perceptions in Two Cohorts

Presenter: Kate S. Wolfe, Assistant Professor, Behavioral and Social Sciences; Jacki DiSanto, Assistant Professor, Education Department;…

Designing and Delivering Courses Without a Textbook Using the Electronic Library and the Public Domain

Presenter: David M. Shapiro, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Management; & Erika Arnone, Adjunct, Department of…

Screen in Your Hands (Nearpod)

Presenter: Catherine Lewis, Assistant Professor, Humanities, Hostos Community College Abstract: This presentation introduces Nearpod, an application…