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Blackboard Intro: Getting Your Spring Class Ready (webinar)

Zoom NY, United States

A broad workshop introduction to Blackboard Learn, Fordham’s Learning Management System.  Faculty get an overview of the system and learn how to set up their course shell aimed at those faculty who haven’t traditionally used this tool before. Instructors are guided through the following processes step-by-step: Course Design (Managing Course Menu); Adding Content (Creating Folders and… Continue Reading Blackboard Intro: Getting Your Spring Class Ready (webinar)

Event Series Happy Hour: Faculty Exchange on AI (via Zoom)

Happy Hour: Faculty Exchange on AI (via Zoom)

Zoom NY, United States

The Faculty AI Exchange is a dynamic virtual event dedicated to keeping faculty members in higher education at the forefront of the AI revolution.  You'll hear the latest updates and news on the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, and will receive practical tips and invaluable tools to help you transform your teaching methods. The… Continue Reading Happy Hour: Faculty Exchange on AI (via Zoom)

Faculty Technology Bootcamp

Zoom NY, United States

Faculty Technology Bootcamp: a week of workshops aimed at helping faculty leverage technology to enhance teaching, research, and student engagement by providing you with immediately applicable strategies to save time, boost productivity, and energize your classes. Overview of Schedule Full Schedule, Descriptions, and Agendas EdTech Inventory Checklist:  Completing this inventory equips faculty with a comprehensive grasp of… Continue Reading Faculty Technology Bootcamp

Faculty EdTech Bootcamp

Zoom NY, United States

Faculty Technology Bootcamp: a week of workshops aimed at helping faculty leverage technology to enhance teaching, research, and student engagement by providing you with immediately applicable strategies to save time, boost productivity, and energize your classes. Overview of Schedule Full Schedule, Descriptions, and Agendas EdTech Inventory Checklist:  Completing this inventory equips faculty with a comprehensive grasp of… Continue Reading Faculty EdTech Bootcamp

Faculty EdTech Bootcamp

Zoom NY, United States

Faculty Technology Bootcamp: a week of workshops aimed at helping faculty leverage technology to enhance teaching, research, and student engagement by providing you with immediately applicable strategies to save time, boost productivity, and energize your classes. Overview of Schedule Full Schedule, Descriptions, and Agendas EdTech Inventory Checklist:  Completing this inventory equips faculty with a comprehensive grasp of… Continue Reading Faculty EdTech Bootcamp

Faculty EdTech Bootcamp

Zoom NY, United States

Faculty Technology Bootcamp: a week of workshops aimed at helping faculty leverage technology to enhance teaching, research, and student engagement by providing you with immediately applicable strategies to save time, boost productivity, and energize your classes. Overview of Schedule Full Schedule, Descriptions, and Agendas EdTech Inventory Checklist:  Completing this inventory equips faculty with a comprehensive grasp of… Continue Reading Faculty EdTech Bootcamp

Event Series Happy Hour: Faculty Exchange on AI (via Zoom)

Happy Hour: Faculty Exchange on AI (via Zoom)

Zoom NY, United States

The Faculty AI Exchange is a dynamic virtual event dedicated to keeping faculty members in higher education at the forefront of the AI revolution.  You'll hear the latest updates and news on the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, and will receive practical tips and invaluable tools to help you transform your teaching methods. The… Continue Reading Happy Hour: Faculty Exchange on AI (via Zoom)

Event Series Faculty AI Interest Group

Faculty AI Interest Group

Zoom NY, United States

The Faculty AI Interest Group is a collaborative effort between the faculty and the Educational Technology and Research Computing team of the Office of Information Technology. Our goals are to: Keep abreast of AI development in general and Generative AI - GAI - in particular and their impacts on education, teaching and assessment Provide a… Continue Reading Faculty AI Interest Group

Day-to-Day AI: An Introduction to Generative AI for Faculty

Zoom NY, United States

Presenter: Alan Cafferkey, Ph.D., Director of Educational Technologies (cafferkey@fordham.edu) Are you curious about generative AI? Want an explanation of how it works? An overview of potential real-world uses? Tips on how to spot AI hallucinations and how to avoid them? And be able to speak on the topic a bit more supportively with your students?… Continue Reading Day-to-Day AI: An Introduction to Generative AI for Faculty

The New Post-COVID Era Ethical Issues Facing Fordham Faculty

Zoom NY, United States

Presenter:  Shawn Hill, Instructional Technologist (shill18@fordham.edu) Faculty are welcome to join in a conversation about some of the new (or newly foregrounded) ethical considerations in our post-COVID world. This workshop/conversation will explore the myriad of ethical dilemmas faculty now face in 2025 that touch on plagiarism, data integrity, research, assessments, and intellectual property.  We'll also… Continue Reading The New Post-COVID Era Ethical Issues Facing Fordham Faculty

Event Series Happy Hour: Faculty Exchange on AI (via Zoom)

Happy Hour: Faculty Exchange on AI (via Zoom)

Zoom NY, United States

The Faculty AI Exchange is a dynamic virtual event dedicated to keeping faculty members in higher education at the forefront of the AI revolution.  You'll hear the latest updates and news on the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, and will receive practical tips and invaluable tools to help you transform your teaching methods. The… Continue Reading Happy Hour: Faculty Exchange on AI (via Zoom)

Event Series Faculty AI Interest Group

Faculty AI Interest Group

Zoom NY, United States

The Faculty AI Interest Group is a collaborative effort between the faculty and the Educational Technology and Research Computing team of the Office of Information Technology. Our goals are to: Keep abreast of AI development in general and Generative AI - GAI - in particular and their impacts on education, teaching and assessment Provide a… Continue Reading Faculty AI Interest Group

Unlocking the Power of Prompting

Zoom NY, United States

Presenter: Kristen Treglia, Senior Instructional Technologist (treglia@fordham.edu)   As artificial intelligence becomes integral to education, the ability to craft effective prompts has emerged as a critical skill for faculty looking to harness tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot. This hands-on workshop equips educators with the knowledge and techniques to create prompts that generate high-quality, context-specific… Continue Reading Unlocking the Power of Prompting

EdTech Gamification Interest Group

Zoom NY, United States

The Gamification Special Interest Group in higher education focuses on exploring and implementing gamification strategies to enhance student engagement, foster deeper learning, and develop effective teaching resources. The group is dedicated to sharing successes, providing support for gamified learning experiences, and creating opportunities for faculty to learn from one another. Through webinars, workshops, and collaborative… Continue Reading EdTech Gamification Interest Group

Event Series Faculty AI Interest Group

Faculty AI Interest Group

Zoom NY, United States

The Faculty AI Interest Group is a collaborative effort between the faculty and the Educational Technology and Research Computing team of the Office of Information Technology. Our goals are to: Keep abreast of AI development in general and Generative AI - GAI - in particular and their impacts on education, teaching and assessment Provide a… Continue Reading Faculty AI Interest Group

Digital Tools for Project-Based Learning: Empowering Students

Zoom NY, United States

Presenter: Heather Hill, Instructional Technologist (hhill3@fordham.edu) Discover how to integrate digital tools into Project-Based Learning (PBL) strategies to enhance student engagement, collaboration, and learning outcomes. This workshop will explore the principles of PBL and demonstrate how to leverage various digital tools to support project design, facilitate teamwork, and assess student progress. Participants will learn how… Continue Reading Digital Tools for Project-Based Learning: Empowering Students

Event Series Happy Hour: Faculty Exchange on AI (via Zoom)

Happy Hour: Faculty Exchange on AI (via Zoom)

Zoom NY, United States

The Faculty AI Exchange is a dynamic virtual event dedicated to keeping faculty members in higher education at the forefront of the AI revolution.  You'll hear the latest updates and news on the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, and will receive practical tips and invaluable tools to help you transform your teaching methods. The… Continue Reading Happy Hour: Faculty Exchange on AI (via Zoom)

EdTech Gamification Interest Group

Zoom NY, United States

The Gamification Special Interest Group in higher education focuses on exploring and implementing gamification strategies to enhance student engagement, foster deeper learning, and develop effective teaching resources. The group is dedicated to sharing successes, providing support for gamified learning experiences, and creating opportunities for faculty to learn from one another. Through webinars, workshops, and collaborative… Continue Reading EdTech Gamification Interest Group

EdTech Gamification Interest Group

Zoom NY, United States

The Gamification Special Interest Group in higher education focuses on exploring and implementing gamification strategies to enhance student engagement, foster deeper learning, and develop effective teaching resources. The group is dedicated to sharing successes, providing support for gamified learning experiences, and creating opportunities for faculty to learn from one another. Through webinars, workshops, and collaborative… Continue Reading EdTech Gamification Interest Group

Revolutionize Your Research with Google’s NotebookLM: A Hands-On Workshop

Zoom NY, United States

Presenter: Alan Cafferkey, Director of Educational Technologies (cafferkey@fordham.edu) Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we conduct research, making it easier to synthesize information, generate ideas, and streamline workflows. This workshop introduces you to Google’s NotebookLM, a powerful AI tool designed to work directly with your uploaded documents, helping you extract deeper insights and organize your… Continue Reading Revolutionize Your Research with Google’s NotebookLM: A Hands-On Workshop