WAC Workshop: Effective Assignment Design

This workshop will cover a number of assignment design strategies that emphasize active learning through student writing. Developing effective writing assignments helps students retain and critically think about course content. In this workshop, faculty will have the chance to discuss and enhance their own writing assignments. Where: Zoom. No registration required.  Please join us using the

WAC: Developing Your WI Syllabus

In this workshop, we will suggest critical elements for crafting syllabi for writing-intensive courses and ways to adapt assignments and course practices that help students learn to become better writers. Contact Program Directors:Prof. Samar ElHitt selhitti@citytech.cuny.edu or Prof. Nina Bannett nbannett@citytech.cuny.eduWAC OpenLab site and email wac@citytech.cuny.edu

WAC: Cumulative Self Evaluation (re: ePARSE)

This workshop will guide 4th, 5th, and 6th-year faculty to draft their self-evaluation through self-reflection, guided peer-review, and group discussion. Participants are expected to complete a self-paced workshop and create their draft before working with the WAC team. Contact Program Directors:Prof. Samar ElHitt selhitti@citytech.cuny.edu or Prof. Nina Bannett nbannett@citytech.cuny.eduWAC OpenLab site and email wac@citytech.cuny.edu

WAC: Minimal Marking and Effective Grading

This workshop offers strategies for minimizing time spent on grading while maximizing the effectiveness of written comments. Contact Program Directors:Prof. Samar ElHitt selhitti@citytech.cuny.edu or Prof. Nina Bannett nbannett@citytech.cuny.eduWAC OpenLab site and email wac@citytech.cuny.edu

Avoiding Plagiarism: A Workshop for Students

Plagiarism can be less obvious than you think, especially in an online environment. This workshop will give you practical information and strategies to ensure your writing assignments are plagiarism-free. Students register in advance for this workshop: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrd-2ppz4sGtLyxj5W4Ybb4nobQYXYqD_0 After registering, a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting will be sent. Message for Faculty Regarding