Fall 2024 CTL Workshops
In this session, we will review how to copy content from one course to another, customize
the course homepage, edit account settings, manage notifications, create a module
and upload files. Pedagogical best practices will be discussed along the way.
Facilitator: Alexandra Belanich
Location: Zoom
Over the past several semesters, Fabio Montella, Associate Professor of Library Services
and Adjunct Associate Professor of History, had given students in his history courses
a 7-step research paper assignment designed to eliminate academic dishonestly while
promoting strong research skills. Though this process produced positive results, he
quickly realized that it had become 鈥渢ainted鈥 by the emergence of Artificial Intelligence.
To address this concern, Fabio revamped the assignment to make AI a central component
of the process. The initial results have shown great success and promise for future
growth. In this presentation, he will share his pre-AI and post-AI approaches while
examining both. This session is appropriate for faculty across all disciplines who
create writing assignments. Facilitator: Alexandra Belanich
Location: Zoom
Did you know that Brightspace has many integrated accessibility tools? In this session,
we review how these tools can be used to improve the accessibility of text, paragraphs,
pictures, videos, uploaded documents,
and more.
Facilitator: Alexandra Belanich
Location: Zoom
In this session, you鈥檒l learn how to create a Word document that can be easily navigated
by screen reading programs. Accessibility standards regarding text, document structure,
tables, and pictures will all be discussed.
Facilitator: Alexandra Belanich
Location: Zoom
Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) in an asynchronous online course requires
instructors to interact with students in predictable and meaningful ways and to provide
individualized feedback on the course subject matter throughout the semester. In this
workshop we discuss why RSI is important and ways to self-assess to make sure this
requirement is met by teaching faculty. Bring any questions, comments, or concerns.
Facilitators: Robin Hill, PhD and Carol Hernandez, EdD
Location: Zoom
In this session, we鈥檒l discuss UDL and how to use it as a framework for designing
courses. UDL helps instructors focus on the student experience and to anticipate barriers
to learning. This is considered an approach that is inclusive of all learners. To
preview the concepts, visit the CAST website:
Facilitator: Carol Hernandez, EdD
Location: Zoom
Attending this workshop is the first step to being certified to teach in the Sufflex
modality at Suffolk. The second step is to successfully complete the asynchronous,
self-paced Sufflex certification course in Brightspace.
鈥淪ufflex鈥 is the name for the HyFlex teaching modality modified for Suffolk. Instructors
teach students who are on-campus, in person, while simultaneously live streaming to
a cohort of students who are remote. There are dedicated鈥疭ufflex鈥痗lassrooms on each
campus. This workshop will provide technical instruction and effective strategies
to engage with students in this modality.鈥Please note: Prior to registering, you should contact your academic chair about your
intention to participate.
Facilitators: Robin Hill, PhD and Alexandra Belanich
Location: Grant Campus, Learning Resource Center, Rm. 224
Facilitator: Alexandra Belanich
Location: Zoom
Learn how to develop video lectures using YuJa and implement retrieval practice as
an educational learning strategy. This method involves actively recalling information,
which subsequently improves and strengthens learning. The intentional act of retrieving
knowledge compels us to access and evaluate our understanding. When learning online,
adding low stakes no stakes quiz questions in between and at the end of a lecture
allow students to improve their comprehension of new information.
Facilitators: Robin Hill, PhD
Location: Zoom
Contact Us
Assistant Dean of CTL
hernaca@sunysuffolk.edu
631-451-4524
Robin A. Hill, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Instructional Design
hillro@sunysuffolk.edu
631-451-4677
Alexandra Belanich
Specialist I
belania@sunysuffolk.edu
631-451-4763
Karen DuBicki
Principal Office Assistant
dubickk@sunysuffolk.edu
631-451-4538
Ivy Truong
College Aide
truongi@sunysuffolk.edu
631-451-4804
Questions?
CTL@sunysuffolk.edu