Welcome to the EdTech Essentials blog, your weekly source for insights, trends, and practical applications of educational technology aimed at enhancing teaching, learning, and research in our academic community.
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Welcome back, Fordham faculty! As we kick off a new semester, the EdTech Essentials blog is here to help you navigate the exciting opportunities technology offers for teaching, research, and engagement. We’ve lined up workshops, events, and blog posts to support your work and inspire innovation in the classroom.
Workshop Highlights for the Semester
We have a robust lineup of events this spring to help you explore emerging technologies and enhance your teaching strategies. RSVP on the IT Calendar for these key sessions:
Recurring Events
- Happy Hour: Faculty Exchange on AI
Every Third Wednesday of the Month at 12 PM
Join us to discuss AI’s evolving role in education, share experiences, and collaborate with colleagues. - Faculty AI Interest Group
Every Third Monday of the Month at 10 AM
A focused space for exploring AI’s academic applications and discussing its impact on pedagogy and research.
February
- Day-to-Day AI: An Introduction to Generative AI for University Faculty (Tuesday, February 4th | 10 AM)
- The New Post-COVID Era: Ethical Issues Facing Fordham Faculty (Tuesday, February 18th | 10 AM)
March
- Unlocking the Power of AI Prompting (Tuesday, March 4th | 10 AM)
- Digital Tools for Project-Based Learning: Empowering Students (Tuesday, March 18th | 10 AM)
April
- AI Apps for Research (Tuesday, April 8th | 10 AM)
- Gamified Learning: A New Approach to Student Engagement (Tuesday, April 15th | 10 AM)
May
- AI and Sustainability: Tools and Strategies for Impact (Tuesday, May 6th | 10 AM)
- Faculty Technology Day (In person at LC Wednesday, May 6th | 10 AM–6 PM)
For a full list of workshops and descriptions and to RSVP, visit the IT Calendar.
What’s Coming to the Blog This Semester
This semester, we’ll be covering:
- Flipgrid Alternatives: Discover tools to spark student engagement in online discussions.
- Using JS Timeline in Assignments: A step-by-step guide to incorporating interactive timelines into coursework.
- Bootcamp Wrap-Up: Highlights, insights, and takeaways from this year’s Winter EdTech Bootcamp held the week of January 6th.
Stay tuned for these posts and more as we continue to explore tools, trends, and best practices to enhance your teaching and research.
Let’s Connect!
We’re excited to hear your ideas and feedback. Don’t hesitate to reach out to the EdTech team or join us for a workshop this semester. Together, let’s make this spring a transformative one for teaching and learning at Fordham.
Here’s to a productive and innovative semester!
Looking for assistance in integrating educational technology into your classroom? Visit the EdTech website for resources or reach out to our team!
EdTech Consultation Calendar | edtech@fordham.edu | www.fordham.edu/edtech