Roadmap to Teaching Innovation

This self-paced course provides training for faculty in the fundamentals, intermediate concepts, and advanced applications of the current CUNY Learning Management System (LMS). The three (3) modules of the course, which are offered through Blackboard, serve as a guidebook for those who are interested in introducing education to the online environment, maximizing their LMS competency, and establishing an online presence for their teaching. The objective of Roadmap to Teaching Innovation is to assist faculty in effectively and purposefully using the various LMS technologies to create an online environment focused on students and seamlessly incorporate technology into their instruction.

Designed by: Hostos Office of Educational Technology (EdTech)       Estimated Time: 3 hrs.

This self-paced workshop introduces faculty to the assessment process, equips them with tools for developing and implementing an assessment plan, and focuses on student success and institutional effectiveness. Assessment 101 takes a comprehensive approach to the topic, combining perspectives from the university, college, department, and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Designed by: CUNY Assessment Council                    Estimated Time: 2 hrs.

Accessibility & UDL

The goal of this self-paced workshop is to introduce faculty to the fundamental concepts and standards of creating content that can be used by as many people as possible in the most efficient and effective way possible. It contains an Accessibility section that outlines guidelines for ensuring that all students, including those with disabilities or impairments, have equal access to learning materials and resources. The workshop also introduces Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a versatile framework for creating educational materials that are accessible and effective for all learners. Participants will be introduced to fundamental UDL concepts such as using multiple means of information representation (text, video, audio…), multiple means of expression for students to demonstrate their understanding, and multiple means of engagement for students to interact with the learning materials. The self-paced workshop is delivered on Blackboard.

Designed by: CUNY Assistive Technology Services (CATS)                  Estimated Time: 2 hrs.

Online Learning Essentials (OLE)

The goal of this training course is to provide a fundamental understanding of online teaching. These ideas are critical for both synchronous and asynchronous teaching styles, or a hybrid of the two. A five-unit structure that adheres to the best standards and practices available to date covers aspects of course development, design, and delivery. This course also gives you a firm and clear understanding of the components that the EdTech Leadership Council (ETLC) evaluates for course evaluation and certification. Instructors are assisted throughout the course design process. To earn the micro-credential, participants must develop their courses and submit them to ETLC via the Online Course Evaluation System. OLE is delivered in an online mix mode via Blackboard, with participants having the option of:

• Course Delivery: 10 hours spread out over 12 weeks (if faculty will use an existing online course)
• Course Development: 20 hours spread over 12 weeks (if faculty will build a course for the first time)
• OLE Refresher: 10 hours spread out over a 12-week period (if online certification is two or more years old)

Methods of Online Teaching (MOT)

Methods for Online Teaching, a companion program to the Online Learning Essentials (OLE) course, goes beyond the fundamentals of implementation and course development. It focuses on strategies for improving the experience for both online learning and course delivery, and it re-examines the roles of the instructor, learner, and learning community in the online setting, using the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework. MOT is delivered in an online mix mode via Blackboard.

Designed by: Hostos Office of Educational Technology (EdTech)       Estimated Time: 15 hrs. over 12 weeks.

Roadmap to Teaching Innovation

This self-paced course provides training for faculty in the fundamentals, intermediate concepts, and advanced applications of the current CUNY Learning Management System (LMS). The three (3) modules of the course, which is offered through Blackboard, serve as a guidebook for those who are interested in introducing education to the online environment, maximizing their LMS competency, and establishing an online presence for their teaching. The objective of Roadmap to Teaching Innovation is to assist faculty in effectively and purposefully use the various LMS technologies to create an online environment focused on students and seamlessly incorporate technology into their instruction.

Designed by: Hostos Office of Educational Technology (EdTech)       Estimated Time: 3 hrs.

This self-paced workshop introduces faculty to the assessment process, equips them with tools for developing and implementing an assessment plan, and focuses on student success and institutional effectiveness. Assessment 101 takes a comprehensive approach to the topic, combining perspectives from the university, college, department, and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Designed by: CUNY Assessment Council                    Estimated Time: 2 hrs.

Accessibility & UDL

The goal of this self-paced workshop is to introduce faculty to the fundamental concepts and standards of creating content that can be used by as many people as possible in the most efficient and effective way possible. It contains an Accessibility section that outlines guidelines for ensuring that all students, including those with disabilities or impairments, have equal access to learning materials and resources. The workshop also introduces Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a versatile framework for creating educational materials that are accessible and effective for all learners. Participants will be introduced to fundamental UDL concepts such as using multiple means of information representation (text, video, audio…), multiple means of expression for students to demonstrate their understanding, and multiple means of engagement for students to interact with the learning materials. The self-paced workshop is delivered on Blackboard.

Designed by: CUNY Assistive Technology Services (CATS)                  Estimated Time: 2 hrs.

Mapping Multimodal Terrains (MMT)

The Mapping Multimodal Terrains (MMT) course introduces faculty to practical and flexible course planning strategies that can be applied in this multi-modal landscape, following CUNY’s recent change in teaching modalities to include In-person, Hybrid (Synchronous, Asynchronous, and HyField), Online (Synchronous, Asynchronous, and Online Mix), and HyFlex modalities. Furthermore, MMT provides guidelines for developing student-centered courses that employ high-impact practices aimed at improving student retention. MMT is delivered online in a hybrid mode via Blackboard.

Designed by: Hostos Office of Educational Technology (EdTech)       Estimated Time: 15 hrs. over 12 weeks.