Introduction to O.E.R. & the Open Textbook Library

Learn more about O.E.R. at one of our workshops this Spring! How can free / open educational resources (O.E.R.) enhance your teaching and increase student access to course materials?

Physics Department: Earth Defense: Diverting Impact-Threatening Iron Asteroids Using Terrestrial Laser Arrays

Presented by: Gregory Matlof Asteroids are small celestial objects left over from the origin of the solar system. They come in three basic varieties: volatile-rich,rocky and metallic. Occasionally, an asteroid may approach the Earth or impact our planet causing major ecological damage.A number of techniques have been proposed to divert Earth-threatening asteroids. Diverting a metallic

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

Faculty Friday: Using Podcasts as a Teaching Tool

Come learn from library colleagues Junior Tidal and Nora Almeida how faculty and students can use podcasts to create and complete assignments. Bring your questions and ideas, and explore how podcasts might contribute to teaching and learning in your courses.  View recording below.

Introduction to O.E.R. & the Open Textbook Library

Learn more about O.E.R. at one of our workshops this Spring! How can free / open educational resources (O.E.R.) enhance your teaching and increase student access to course materials?

Faculty Friday: Advisement Refresher

Summer and Fall registration starts soon! Join us on Friday to review the tools and resources that can support efficient and accurate academic advisement. Karen Goodlad of the Student Ready Department initiative will share tips and materials. Please come with your questions, experiences, and suggestions. For questions please contact Shelley Smith: ssmith@citytech.cuny.edu View recording below.

ORCID ID: Author Identifier for Grants, Publication, and Reviewing

ORCID IDs are author identifiers. They are especially helpful to authors with names that are more common but they have other benefits including speedier registration in systems for submitting articles, reviewing, and grant applications. Grantees who use their ORCID when applying for a grant help to assure that funders connect your funding program to your