CUNY Academic Commons | Diana Samaroo | Activity https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/members/dsamaroo/activity/ Activity feed for Diana Samaroo. Sat, 01 Jan 2050 18:00:18 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 bbda210f6240907a8838cf3b6e2c06ca Diana Samaroo joined the group Don’t AI Alone – Working Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/1152769/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:12:36 -0400 e9d4a018998ab23747acfaf57ca70358 Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 4.1 🤖💬 Bot Reflection (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=187081 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:18:25 -0400 4.1 Tutor Summary

In our conversation, you shared that while you haven’t had the opportunity to apply Generative AI in the classroom yet, you’ve been attending seminars and observing its use in administration. This demonstrates your curiosity and openness to learning about this emerging technology.

You expressed valid concerns about AI…[Read more]

]]> 3fcd8d838545a5be49f59dd034b33a75 Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 4.5 🤖💬 Bot Reflection (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=187079 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:07:47 -0400 4.5 Tutor Summary

In our conversation, we explored the “What Happens If…?” activity, focusing on adapting it for an academic service setting with students who are struggling in their courses. We discussed how to use AI as a supportive tool to encourage experimentation and curiosity, addressing concerns about AI taking over the thinking process.…[Read more]

]]> aa507f5feb52759280c89f8231ac4cf4 Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 4.4 🤖💬 Bot Reflection (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=187073 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:15:14 -0400 Here is the summary of the conversation with the ‘bot’:

4.4 Tutor Summary

In our conversation, you shared that you had a positive reaction to section 4.4, particularly resonating with the idea of lifelong learning. You mentioned that you encourage this mindset in your classroom by giving students second chances to adapt to new material, which is…[Read more]

]]> 92b66e779dc479bc9525ea1f66bab66e Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 3.10 Exploring Sense of Belonging in the Classroom(Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171955 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:13:11 -0400 As a result of teaching online during some part of the last few years – posting a video and written message before the first day of class, does help students feel “welcome”.   Giving them an overview of where to find the course materials in the LMS (visually) has also proven to be helpful in case they do miss the first day of class.   Like oth…[Read more]

]]> daccbe85bf18be70141dd409c84f982d Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 3.9 Pause & Reflect (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171954 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:01:48 -0400 Group work, pair-work, welcome message, in class review time, sharing college wide resources or workshops are just a few strategies which I have used.  More recently, I have revisited my syllabus to incorporate more validating and collaborative language.

]]> 7ebce463ddf4441b4f136628cf033598 Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 3.3 Personal Reflection (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171946 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:35:21 -0400 The college experience has changed over the years – one aspect/difference is the modality of instruction.  At least for me, none of my courses were online or hybrid.

]]> d833845806937d2f836b3373855f305a Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 2.10 Discussion Board IV: Connections (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171944 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:26:04 -0400 For one of the assignments in a course I teach, students can choose any pharmaceutical drug or molecule and talk about the design and use.  By giving them this choice, they can connect the course content to their own lives.

]]> c0a29526232e86be0d09679bda10fc1b Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 2.8 Discussion Board III: Relationships (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171943 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:02:01 -0400 First day ice-breaker – I share my own undergrad experience taking the course I am ‘now teaching’ – and ask why they are taking the course; and what their interest are beyond the course.  I invite them to my drop-in hour (aka office hour) to discuss their goals – recognizing that not all students want to share with the entire class.

]]> 0de2db5c9f2571f0e293644ff2313de3 Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 2.4 Discussion Board II: Motivation (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171942 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:55:51 -0400 Cynthia – likewise I have a to-do check list! I prioritize things that need to be done today (and others that can be done tomorrow).  I’ve found it to be helpful in managing my time.

]]> d770014a5975b00a65ab42e43a02b15b Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 2.2 Discussion Board I: Reflection (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171940 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:46:58 -0400 Higher education serves multiple purposes – as already mentioned – gaining skills and knowledge – understanding different perspectives; it can also serve as professional development.

]]> 1c059ac21899df89ba7de22c0f5a6090 Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 1.8 Course Policies & Activities (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171938 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:30:35 -0400 Scaffolding laboratory reports is a method I have used.  It allows students to focus on specific sections for a few weeks – get feedback, revise and improve; before moving on to another lab report section.

]]> b8abd54ad6adcccf2fdd4a61103f3173 Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 1.7 Supportive Messaging (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171937 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:27:29 -0400 I agree with Cynthia – using a variety of assessments is instrumental when you have students with different learning styles.

]]> 78a3e50f2454f4931678769b28f2fd2a Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 1.6 Cultivate a Growth Mindset in Yourself First (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171935 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:15:21 -0400 Sharing your failures and lessons learned afterwards with students are ways to model growth mindset.  It is also one of the ways to connect with students.

]]> 2e7736cb60b2b12d1175e46b28a38e6f Diana Samaroo joined the group CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/1007688/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:56:34 -0400 f8de8ebc82bd1fbda5140801290a8a0b Diana Samaroo and Tammie Cumming are now friends https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/60751/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:06:40 -0500 8fc4abbdfb066e9b7963663bc72d60a0 Diana Samaroo and Rachel Tsang are now friends https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/60739/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:55:04 -0500 52b522639c6ce2832b034723a6fe0970 Diana Samaroo wrote a new post on the site City Tech Writing Gen-Ed Assessment Group http://citytechwritinggenedassessmentgroup.commons.gc.cuny.edu/2011/05/03/gen-ed-writing-rubric/ Wed, 04 May 2011 00:09:51 -0400 It should be made clear either in the format or structure that it is expected that lab reports should be typed (not hand-writing)

]]> 702d4249ffa8d85495ef6f20f07304d4 Diana Samaroo and Lin Zhou are now friends https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/49917/ Tue, 03 May 2011 16:56:49 -0400 7c89728a27424a51623377e5d55aa348 Diana Samaroo and Sandra Cheng are now friends https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/49630/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:04:20 -0400 179aa4e5e7e6799cb7e48656192b3be6 Diana Samaroo and Jonas Reitz are now friends https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/48780/ Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:15:15 -0400 abad3158327890cdf4eaf5edf4be118f Diana Samaroo and Maura A. Smale are now friends https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/48387/ Fri, 08 Apr 2011 02:03:17 -0400 35ae82088dacc2cd9d79d4a81185d8cc Diana Samaroo and Justin Davis are now friends https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/48366/ Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:44:01 -0400 1a9f5c8d4e6fc63175c0c4722588721e Diana Samaroo and Jody R. Rosen are now friends https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/48334/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:44:11 -0400 2dd27953a56d7e9f47f8f830c6ccb787 Diana Samaroo became a registered member https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/48326/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:59:42 -0400