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Office of Online Learning
Faculty Development Webinars
Please see below for a list of upcoming and recent faculty development opportunities for faculty. Click on the + to find out more information and to register. If you would like to present, or have a topic you would like to recommend for a future webinar, please contact Laura.Ferrigon@sph.cuny.edu
Presented by Laura Meoli-Ferrigon from the Office of Online Learning.
Teaching your course again next semester and want to reuse some (or all) of your content? Find quick tips and Q&A on how to prepare your Blackboard course for next semester.
Topics include:
- Doing a course copy
- Adjusting due dates automatically after a course copy
- Checking & setting up grade center
- Create a new welcome video
- Using student feedback to improve
Dates will be added at the start of each semester. Register in advance for this meeting by clicking on the preferred date/time above. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Want to view this content on-demand? Take a look at this self-explanatory presentation at your convenience or reach out to us with your questions.
Hosted by Sergio Costa from the Office of Online Learning.
Instructor presence can be achieved in-person, online and in hybrid courses. Watch for quick tips on how to let your students know that you are there for them.
Topics include:
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- Consistency in your course
- Communicate with respect
- Responding and grading on time
- Nurturing respect and awareness of power balance
This presentation has been made available as an on-demand resource. Click here to watch the presentation.
Hosted by Laura Meoli-Ferrigon from the Office of Online Learning.
You don’t have to be a graphic designer or use expensive software to incorporate eye-catching imagery into your courses. Watch this replay of our beginner level tutorial for SPH faculty.
Topics include:
- Quick and easy graphic design principles that help with student recall & engagement
- Free resources for easy graphic design that makes a big impact
- Tips for improving your Powerpoint slides
- Practical ways to incorporate imagery into your course
This presentation has been made available as an on-demand resource. Click here to watch the presentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- How do I use Blackboard?
- How can I create a course copy?
- I want to screen record a lecture. Is there any free software available for faculty?
- I want to add a TA to my course.
- My students can’t see the course. Help!
- How can I add a video to my course?
- How do you use Blackboard Collaborate, the Online Meeting Room section of my course?
- How can I make my course available to students?
Helpful Resources for Faculty
- Download the latest syllabus template for the latest academic policies to include in your courses.
- Download our Online Course Manual to learn about course creation from end to beginning.
- If you’re looking to build a course from scratch and want a step by step guide, email us to enroll in a self-paced Blackboard Basics training course. (Include EMPLID/CUNYFirst ID number)
- Review the 6 units of the ACUE Online Toolkit (each has sub-units) https://acue.org/online-teaching-toolkit/
- Learning Science Weekly curates excellent content for educators. Sign up for their weekly newsletter or browse their website.
- NYSCATE.org provides free online webinars & resources for educators.
- Browse our faculty resources blog for tutorials and updates.
- Take a look at the multimedia content our office produces.
New to CUNY SPH?
Whether you’re new to our school, or you’ve been around and are looking for a refresher, watch our orientation video below. To find out more about the Onboarding process, please take a look at this article.
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Meet the team
Sergio Costa
Director, Office of Online Learning & Interim Assistant Dean for Digital Learning, Marketing and Communications
Dr. Sergio Costa teaches courses in social behavioral health and policy at CUNY SPH. His research interests include digital innovation in pedagogy, educational technology, future of workforce and education, political and social science approaches to public health inquiry and related areas. Before joining CUNY SPH, Dr. Costa was Director of Distance Learning at the University of Nebraska Medical Center – College of Public Health, and worked several years at Pearson Education on innovative educational services for college students.
Laura Meoli-Ferrigon
Manager of Learning Design & Multimedia Innovation
Laura Meoli-Ferrigon holds an M.S. in Instructional Design & Delivery from Manhattan College and a B.A. in Film & TV Production from CUNY Brooklyn College. Laura assists faculty with course development, instructional design support and training. She is an integral part of the school’s innovation in education and creative projects, including the Making Public Health Personal Podcast, which she hosts and produces. Laura is a seasoned educator, filmmaker, podcaster, and author with over 16 years of experience. Her achievements include a NY Emmy Award, seven Telly Awards and multiple film festival wins.