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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 davinder.kaur@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.
In 2021, the CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy kicked off a new and virtual teaching workshop series called Teaching Matters. This series is a monthly, free, one-hour summit of CUNY faculty and staff devoted to sharing innovative teaching strategies and student-centered learning methods. Each gathering includes a focused, interactive and engaged peer-to-peer workshop, and a few practical teaching tips that can be used in any classroom.
Take a look at the CUNY Teaching Matters Website for access to past events and to register for future webinars.
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?
Please note CUNY’s Learning Management System use policy and Answers to FAQs.
Helpful Resources for Faculty
- The Teaching and Learning Resources CUNY SPH Faculty Blackboard Organization is a space is for all CUNY SPH faculty to collaborate and share ideas around best practices for pedagogy, teaching and learning. Discuss and share resources, gain access to on-demand learning resources, and find important information anytime.
- 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) 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.
- 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
Davinder (Dee) Kaur
Director of Online Learning
Davinder Kaur is a dynamic leader in higher education with over 15 years of experience in academic affairs administration and a specialized focus on online learning for adult and non-traditional learners. Her career spans a wide range of institutions, including R1 universities, technology-focused schools, public and private universities, and non-profit organizations, where she has successfully navigated the complexities of diverse student and faculty populations.
Davinder leverages data-driven methodologies and feedback systems to enhance student success frameworks and faculty development initiatives. She is excited to help transform the technology-enhanced and online learning initiatives for CUNY SPH by translating innovative ideas into actionable strategies that drive measurable improvements in education, faculty support, and student success.
She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the University at Buffalo in Curriculum, Instruction, and the Science of Learning. Davinder is deeply committed to advancing excellence and fostering transformative change in higher education. Her passion lies in building inclusive, forward-thinking learning environments that empower students and educators alike.