Our workshops are designed for faculty who want to learn technology tools in the context of how they can be used in college classrooms, using examples of how they have been used by Hunter colleagues. We update them each semester as technology tools and instructors’ needs change. Workshops are listed below by date offered. You can also view them grouped on our Workshop Categories page.
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| Thu.
8/14/2025 12:00 - 1:00 PM |
Brightspace Essentials for the Beginning of the Semester
There is so much to do to get a Brightspace course site ready for a new semester! We will show you how to do all the following tasks in one (1!) hour:
For professors who prefer a slower pace, we will show you where to find step-by-step instructions and video tutorials. |
Logan Spevak | Register |
| Wed.
8/20/2025 1:00 - 2:00 PM |
Hypothesis at Hunter: Annotate Your Syllabus
Asking your class to annotate the syllabus allows you to introduce students to social annotation in a low-stakes way. Even better, you’re providing students with an opportunity to engage with the syllabus, to share ideas and to ask questions about the course in a way that sets the tone for engagement throughout the term. In this workshop, the Hypothesis team will review ideas and guidance for the collaborative syllabus annotation assignment. Participants can expect to come away from this session with a clear idea about how they can start incorporating collaborative annotation into their courses to improve student success. |
Brian Malone | Register |
| Tue.
8/21/2025 10:00 - 11:00 AM |
Class Ready with Top Hat! Preparing for Day One and Beyond
Join this virtual workshop to set yourself up for success as we explore common pitfalls, must-haves and what you need to do to create an effective plan for the first day of class. Learn how to manage student participants, as well as present content and assign readings and other homework in Top Hat. This session is for all instructors who are new or experienced with the Top Hat platform, and will include the following key topics:
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Susie Liebschner & Sumi Voora | Register |
| Thu.
8/21/2025 11:00 - 12:00 PM |
What’s New in Padlet: Exploring the Latest Features and AI Support for Your Teaching
Padlet continues to evolve as a powerful tool for teaching and collaboration. At Hunter, it is widely used for ice-breaker activities, sharing resources, and collecting student work. In this workshop, we’ll begin with a refresher on the basics, then explore the newest features, including built-in AI capabilities that can help generate content and inspire classroom creativity. We’ll showcase examples from Hunter faculty and discuss best practices for integrating these tools into your assignments and activities. Whether you’re a returning Padlet user or just curious about what’s new, this session will get you up to speed. |
Yani Su | Register |
| Thu.
8/21/2025 1:00 - 2:00 PM |
Open Office Hours
Anytime during the hour, join this Zoom room to get in line for one-on-one online support for professors. We will ask you to stay in the Zoom waiting room and let you in one at a time in the order you joined the call. |
Logan Spevak | Register |
| Fri.
8/22/2025 10:00 - 11:00 AM |
Open Office Hours
Anytime during the hour, join this Zoom room to get in line for one-on-one online support for professors. We will ask you to stay in the Zoom waiting room and let you in one at a time in the order you joined the call. |
Yani Su | Register |
| Fri.
8/22/2025 12:00 - 1:00 PM |
Brightspace Essentials for the Beginning of the Semester
There is so much to do to get a Brightspace course site ready for a new semester! We will show you how to do all the following tasks in one (1!) hour:
For professors who prefer a slower pace, we will show you where to find step-by-step instructions and video tutorials. |
Logan Spevak | Register |
| Mon.
8/25/2025 1:00 - 2:00 PM |
Brightspace Essentials for the Beginning of the Semester
There is so much to do to get a Brightspace course site ready for a new semester! We will show you how to do all the following tasks in one (1!) hour:
For professors who prefer a slower pace, we will show you where to find step-by-step instructions and video tutorials. |
Logan Spevak | |
| Mon.
8/25/2025 3:00 - 4:00 PM |
Pearson’s eText and AI-powered study tool
Join Bessie and Lucas for a virtual session exploring Pearson’s eText and AI-powered study tool that supports teaching and learning across disciplines. This session will also introduce a range of digital resources designed to support student engagement, personalize learning, and streamline instruction. Whether you're exploring new ways to integrate technology or looking for tools to complement your current approach, this session offers practical insights and examples to inspire student learning. |
Bessie Clarke and Luca De Olivera | Register |
| Mon.
8/25/2025 5:00 - 6:00 PM |
Open Office Hours
Anytime during the hour, join this Zoom room to get in line for one-on-one online support for professors. We will ask you to stay in the Zoom waiting room and let you in one at a time in the order you joined the call. |
Logan Spevak | Register |
| Tue.
8/26/2025 11:00 - 12:00 PM |
Open Office Hours
Anytime during the hour, join this Zoom room to get in line for one-on-one online support for professors. We will ask you to stay in the Zoom waiting room and let you in one at a time in the order you joined the call. |
Yuning Gao | Register |
| Tue.
8/26/2025 5:00 - 6:00 PM |
Brightspace Essentials for the Beginning of the Semester
There is so much to do to get a Brightspace course site ready for a new semester! We will show you how to do all the following tasks in one (1!) hour:
For professors who prefer a slower pace, we will show you where to find step-by-step instructions and video tutorials. |
Yani Su | Register |
| Wed.
8/27/2025 1:00 - 2:00 PM |
Brightspace Essentials for the Beginning of the Semester
There is so much to do to get a Brightspace course site ready for a new semester! We will show you how to do all the following tasks in one (1!) hour:
For professors who prefer a slower pace, we will show you where to find step-by-step instructions and video tutorials. |
Yuning Gao | Register |
| Thu.
8/28/2025 11:00 - 12:00 PM |
Open Office Hours
Anytime during the hour, join this Zoom room to get in line for one-on-one online support for professors. We will ask you to stay in the Zoom waiting room and let you in one at a time in the order you joined the call. |
Yani Su | Register |
| Thu.
8/28/2025 1:00 - 2:00 PM |
Use Ally to Improve Accessibility of Course Materials on Brightspace
Ally, a tool integrated into Brightspace, is designed to help professors improve the accessibility of online course content by flagging content that is not accessible and suggesting ways to make it accessible. In this workshop, we will go over how to use Ally’s accessibility rating system to optimize your course content for accessibility, with a focus on how to remediate content that Ally rates poorly for accessibility. We will also discuss Ally’s student-facing features, including the ability to transcode your course content to different formats, such as HTML, braille, and audio. |
Justin Tricarico | Register |