CUNY Academic Commons | Joan Castro | Group Activity https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/members/jcastro/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which Joan Castro is a member. Sat, 01 Jan 2050 18:00:18 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 f2ea4e12380b6ca248868eca02db91af Jill Cirasella started the topic Scholarly Publishing Costs Under Scrutiny by Trump Administration in the forum LACUNY Scholarly Communications Roundtable https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/lacuny-scholarly-communications-round-table/forum/topic/scholarly-publishing-costs-under-scrutiny-by-trump-administration/ Wed, 27 May 2026 21:29:35 -0400 There’s a nonstop firehose of articles about scholarly publishing, and we can’t read/share them all, but this seems like a very important heads-up that the Trump administration may repeal the Nelson OSTP memo (which instructed all federal agencies to develop policies ensuring immediate public access to publications and data resulting from funded…[Read more]

]]> 7c78661e34a5a5d6bbd3e89020099d70 Lilla Toke joined the group CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/1171529/ Fri, 15 May 2026 15:57:55 -0400 0aec4e8624905804d5286e4078277bb3 Hia joined the group CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/1166011/ Sat, 02 May 2026 01:52:30 -0400 c788db9a45046bb5d2e11423a789920e Adina Mulliken replied to the topic EBSCO and vendor full text accessibility remediation in the forum LACUNY Scholarly Communications Roundtable https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=200449 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:00:06 -0400 This is a late thank you Tabitha!

]]> 4e6482b9eb785361d1748bc0f64b7624 Tabitha Ochtera replied to the topic EBSCO and vendor full text accessibility remediation in the forum LACUNY Scholarly Communications Roundtable https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=200301 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:28:30 -0400 That is exciting news.

Not for full text but I know that Academic Video Online/ProQuest will do Audio Description if it’s not available. It takes 2-3 weeks. https://proquest.libguides.com/academicvideoonline/features

 

Tabitha

Brooklyn College

]]> 43698db3453da73e25176fc3f3c61b45 Adina Mulliken started the topic EBSCO and vendor full text accessibility remediation in the forum LACUNY Scholarly Communications Roundtable https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/lacuny-scholarly-communications-round-table/forum/topic/ebsco-and-vendor-full-text-accessibility-remediation-3/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:51:26 -0400 Hi all,   Exciting news I think– Yesterday I learned- from Justin Tricarico in Hunter’s Digital Learning- that EBSCO offers a button to request an accessible copy of not only e-books but also journal articles.  And, EBSCO returned the article Justin tried with pretty good quality tagging within a business day!!!  I think this will be an ama…[Read more]

]]> 7346d194424a144ed395150a945b9ef7 Eric Silberberg started the topic LACUNY Scholarly Communication Roundtable - Spring 2026 Discussion Event in the forum LACUNY Scholarly Communications Roundtable https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/lacuny-scholarly-communications-round-table/forum/topic/lacuny-scholarly-communication-roundtable-spring-2026-discussion-event/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:44:20 -0500 Dear Colleagues,

LACUNY Scholarly Communication Roundtable is organizing a spring discussion event. This event will focus on one of two recent publications on open access publishing:

Publishing Beyond the Market Open Access, Care, and the Commons by Samuel A. Moore

or

Achieving Global Open Access The Need for Scientific, Epistemic and…

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]]> f08adf4648968331aa46f4c0f54d1e24 Jill Cirasella started the topic Upcoming Workshops: Copyright, Creative Commons, and AI + scholarly publishing in the forum LACUNY Scholarly Communications Roundtable https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/lacuny-scholarly-communications-round-table/forum/topic/upcoming-workshops-copyright-creative-commons-and-ai-scholarly-publishing-5/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:33:07 -0500 This spring, the Graduate Center’s Mina Rees Library is offering three online workshops related to scholarly publishing. (Each workshop will occur twice: once on a Wednesday evening and once on a Friday afternoon.) All members of the CUNY community are welcome, regardless of campus. The workshops are especially well suited to faculty, graduate s…[Read more]

]]> 6dfa1c440e34e151d69ceb9db9751640 Caitlin (She/Her) joined the group CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/1140019/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:22:07 -0500 09d3355ed117fc87e56bb6ed66195552 Sherouk Alzeory 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=197097 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:03:52 -0500 4.5 Tutor Summary

In our conversation, we explored how the “Prompt Playground: Try, Fail, Reflect” activity could be tailored to your introductory microbiology lab. We discussed how this activity emphasizes process over product, fosters resilience through iteration, and encourages students to refine their scientific writing with the help of AI.…[Read more]

]]> 0e3474b151f887a54f3daed1fd567cc1 Sherouk Alzeory 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=197091 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:19:06 -0500 4.4 Tutor Summary

We had a thoughtful and engaging conversation about how to align generative AI with a growth mindset, particularly in fostering effort and reflection in students. Here’s a summary of the main points we covered:

  1. Reframing AI Use to Encourage Effort: You shared how your writing assignments, designed with Bloom’s taxonomy,…

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]]> 105d4a0472aa37e00dc7b923c5b9e84a Sherouk Alzeory 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=197055 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:47:57 -0500 4.1 Tutor Summary

Based on our conversation, it’s clear that you are approaching generative AI with a growth mindset. While you have not yet adopted it in your classroom, you plan to do so in Spring 2026 and have already taken proactive steps like attending a seminar to help you create AI-integrated assignments. Your goal is to develop content…[Read more]

]]> 35f387d757c3a3b73b92ca3d2177d2cf MD ABU HANIF (He/Him) joined the group CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/1134843/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:56:54 -0500 4d510bcd6dd342256f4fe9ef767f3d85 Sherouk Alzeory 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=196515 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:28:41 -0500 Before starting the recording process, I had to outline the information I want to convey to my students. I ended up dividing my outline into three sections; background about me and the class, my role as a professor, and tips on how to ensure success. I made sure to emphasize that I am here to cultivate and support a growth mindset. The easiest…[Read more]

]]> 11123bb3bc27dd5ecd81f7ffd5607504 Sherouk Alzeory 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=196423 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 21:24:19 -0500 Hi Careen,

I really echo your concern about fostering a sense of belonging in the classroom. Having a failure as a setback is a belief that I have been indoctrinated with since a young age, as an immigrant. Dare I say, every time I encountered failure, I saw it as detrimental to my self-worth. As you suggested, using language and actions to build…[Read more]

]]> 83fd63a7fac74b9f3244472180208233 Sherouk Alzeory 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=196421 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 21:04:38 -0500 When it comes to communicating with my students, I provide an introductory announcement on Blackboard/ Brightspace. In addition, I post weekly announcements to constantly update them about upcoming submissions, changes in syllabus, and direct them to sources for studying and reviewing course material. Even though I ensure my tone is welcoming, at…[Read more]

]]> 0b4688140a55946dab9e6602c84924dc William Ng replied to the topic 1.1 Inspirational Quote in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=196027 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:06:43 -0500 I resonate with the quotation as an academic support service manager, where planning requires substantial resources, effort, and coordination, all in hope that implementation will succeed. More often than not, the saying “No plan survives first contact with reality” proves true. Yet, I embrace Thomas Edison’s perspective: “I have not failed. I’ve…[Read more]

]]> 558eb379b39cba60933c67d76096b81a William Ng (He) joined the group CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/1126099/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:02:50 -0500 fda89fdf626e24990331cb9661a512a8 cheikh konte (Konte) joined the group CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/1119989/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:15:14 -0500 fa5c46dbe8fa0fbd0bc31223d053eed7 Jennifer Maloy joined the group CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/1119305/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:23:35 -0500 db0606329af07641b69c19ea7e6c4994 Sarah L. Hoiland (she//her) joined the group CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/1114309/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:27:20 -0400 48a1fec5c5e324bb5d53c2b76f5e84b9 Jill Cirasella started the topic Scholarly Communication Horror Stories in the forum LACUNY Scholarly Communications Roundtable https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/lacuny-scholarly-communications-round-table/forum/topic/scholarly-communication-horror-stories/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:49:44 -0400 I know there have been a ton of great webinars to choose from lately thanks to Open Access Week, but this one next Tuesday (3pm ET) seems especially fun:

Scholarly Communication Horror Stories

Join us for a virtual Halloween event where authors share real-life tales of academic publishing nightmares, data management mishaps, and copyright…[Read more]

]]> e41b7169539d98ef52147726c632996a Sherouk Alzeory 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=191829 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:01:59 -0400 I was the first-generation immigrant college student, trying to navigate college, and working towards a degree was quite challenging. I share the sentiment with @Casandra; I thought everyone had it figured out except me. This especially became apparent when I took writing intensive courses, where I really struggled to communicate and express…[Read more]

]]> 4505c000a0b4c57b0834d397c1a82d59 Adina Mulliken joined the group LACUNY Scholarly Communications Roundtable https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/1106753/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:35:33 -0400 c1e9c95da48a422e067b3fc046132831 Sherouk Alzeory 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=191517 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:16:17 -0400 Since I teach microbiology as a capstone course, I always make connections with the content I teach to students’ lives. This allows students to understand the importance of microbiology and its relevance to their personal and professional lives. For example, one of the exercises I developed entails students to use their own gum sample in order t…[Read more]

]]> ee778518ae7e627418a113d7b631807f Jill Cirasella started the topic Fall 2025 Webinar Series on AI & Copyright in the forum LACUNY Scholarly Communications Roundtable https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/lacuny-scholarly-communications-round-table/forum/topic/fall-2025-webinar-series-on-ai-copyright/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 21:30:10 -0400 Hiding in my email was this announcement of an upcoming series of webinars about AI and copyright. I think the line-up looks quite exciting!

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This fall semester, OCEAN and Authors Alliance are co-hosting a full Discussion Series on AI and its implications for professionals working in libraries, archives and museums and for authors, artists,…[Read more]

]]> 38bd6b9b185d729d73d8e6ec1bd85ae7 Jill Cirasella started the topic Scholarly Communications Roundtable Meeting: Mon, Sept 29 @ 2pm in the forum LACUNY Scholarly Communications Roundtable https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/lacuny-scholarly-communications-round-table/forum/topic/scholarly-communications-roundtable-meeting-mon-sept-29-2pm/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:28:10 -0400 Thanks to everyone who voted in the scheduling poll for the first LACUNY Scholarly Communications Roundtable. The winning time is Monday, September 29 at 2-3pm. (Sincere apologies to those for whom this time doesn’t work.)

The meeting will be on Zoom — please register for the meeting link.

Tentative meeting agenda:

  • Elect roundtable co-…

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]]> b6fe5f6d669ac4951f929e5656f01dcd Jay Paul Gates replied to the topic What's Next - 4 Discussion Board: Next Steps Reflection in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=189789 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:26:19 -0400 WAC pedagogy is foundational to my approach to teaching. GPS is a natural inclusion in so far as we are trying to teach students skills that will translate across and carry through all of their classes and beyond. The growth-mindset language fits quite comfortably within these goals and offers a discourse that students can readily understand and…[Read more]

]]> 0341dd5557cd7c2fb9c4e5c042a6f42e Jay Paul Gates replied to the topic What's Next - 2 Grit vs. Growth Mindset in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=189783 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:18:48 -0400 “Grit” is great. It offers itself as a nice metaphor for development that results in a pearl. However, I think “grit” also tends to get thrown around too casually, particularly by those who are just annoyed by how someone else works and struggles. “Resilience’ seems to me to be the better vocabulary because it is pretty much always going to be positive.

]]> e79af20ffe132ed4dd6882ea80953d88 Jay Paul Gates 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=189769 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:13:18 -0400 This really annoyed me. Although the exercises suggested were all sound, I already do many of them without AI. This exchange felt like a nagging sales pitch for inclusion of AI. I also bristled at the constant barrage of emotional language (e.g. “truly inspiring”). I really did not see any real pedagogical value in incorporating AI, although the…[Read more]

]]> 84ef89dadf13dfc1ccdc745ccedd7508 Jay Paul Gates 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=189767 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:10:11 -0400 4.5 Tutor Summary

Thank you for such a thoughtful and engaging conversation! Throughout our discussion, you shared your experiences and concerns about incorporating AI into your teaching of an introductory English literature course. You emphasized the strength of your existing pedagogy, which prioritizes peer collaboration, authentic student…[Read more]

]]> d8c0809d5595041fbf2c880011732f51 John DeLooper replied to the topic Testing to see if messages to this group generate email notifications... in the forum LACUNY Scholarly Communications Roundtable via email https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=189765 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:53:16 -0400 Hi Jill,
The message went through fine on my email. Hope others can see it as well.

John

John DeLooper

Web Services – Online Learning Librarian

Leonard Lief Library

[cid:d7cc21f8-edf3-4699-a7b9-32bfc7ab8ea5](https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/2de24015478f48d1a1b45f2181681700@lehman.cuny.edu?anonymous&ep=bwmEmailSignature)
Book time…[Read more]

]]> e6d33cf5c77a004f0cc08fca0a1ecb55 Jay Paul Gates 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=189717 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:59:54 -0400 4.4 Tutor Summary

Thank you for this thoughtful and candid discussion. You’ve clearly demonstrated a deep commitment to fostering critical thinking, reflection, and resilience in your students. You’re already doing the hard work of guiding them through discomfort, helping them build confidence in their own ideas, and creating opportunities for…[Read more]

]]> 34f34d5ab64b8b2be1c3b0bac1f76d79 Jay Paul Gates 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=189715 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:38:45 -0400 4.1 Tutor Summary

In our conversation, you expressed concerns about the potential negative impacts of generative AI on student learning and skill development. You shared your frustration with AI’s constant affirmation and how it may contribute to students’ expectations of positive reinforcement even when they are not succeeding. You also…[Read more]

]]> 5e70cc529cc58c693c77e024f06fb690 Jay Paul Gates 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=189711 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:14:37 -0400 Oh, this is an awful experience. I have an awkward cadence and a vocal timbre that just doesn’t feel welcoming (I have long felt this way and doing recording after recording has not changed this). I have a diction that always tends to sound overly formal. Thank goodness I didn’t have to do it in video where my Resting Jay Face (as my partner…[Read more]

]]> 93a892b1f260954e7272e3194c3927a0 Jay Paul Gates 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=189707 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:06:16 -0400 Careen,

I really like your focus on getting them to accept challenges and failures as potentially productive. This is an attitude I have watched wither in our society over the past 20 or so years, and I think it has become rather dire at this point (2025). I have also heard an increasing parroting of reality tv discourse paired with…[Read more]

]]> 2a33ec78c936f3167daefdea6bb9e0fb Jay Paul Gates 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=189705 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:03:00 -0400 Cynthia,

I’m with you on ice-breakers, metacognition, and especially not requiring students to share personal information. Get to know each other: great. Think about process and purpose and what you’re learning: great. Tell everyone very publicly about your personal life: nope, no way. I keep my personal life personal and I invite them to do that…[Read more]

]]> 6595fb7df18b289b06203de697ab679f Jay Paul Gates 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=189703 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:57:36 -0400
  • What are some of the strategies discussed in this module that you already use to connect with your students?
  • What is something new that you were introduced to?
  • What are some concerns you may have about creating a sense of belonging now that you’ve learned what it could encompass?

    • I emphasize students talking to each other, participating i…[Read more]

    ]]>         c3e3ac0693ff95ade7e73d193b0fcdec Jay Paul Gates 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=189697 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:43:47 -0400 I have rarely felt comfortable in social spaces and college was no exception. I had to force myself to talk to people the first two weeks of college because I decided it would be a long and miserable four years if I did not get to know people. That was a hugely important decision on my part. In doing that, I did meet people, some of whom I am…[Read more]

    ]]>         5d8caf63e790b9c1b52c0151a6c1fee9 Jay Paul Gates 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=189693 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:23:02 -0400 I tell students on the first day that they will get the most out of the class, that they will enjoy it most, if we work from their questions, from their ideas. All classes start with me asking what they want to ask or talk about. I also make clear that the questions they bring to class are also the foundations for the work that they will do going…[Read more]

    ]]>         882e1c892bc610a53b263dfefef1edc9 Jay Paul Gates 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=189691 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:15:26 -0400 I ask. However, it is important to note that I also tell students that they do not need to share personal information because it is personal. As Michael Stipe said in an interview somewhere in the early ’90s, when asked about his sexuality, ‘Unless you are sitting on my lap, it’s none of your business.’ I agree, and since no one in my college…[Read more]

    ]]>         07b67f2f7794c4101040dc03d5a20e56 Jay Paul Gates 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=189687 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:59:36 -0400 Gen ed is a beautiful thing, although frustrating in the moment. Gen ed requires that students learn skills that will be foundational for their course of study–whatever course of study–throughout their college career. Even those gen ed courses that are not obviously related to what students intend to study introduce them to material, ideas,…[Read more]

    ]]>         9385faeb1942be185146adc0a4cf1567 Jill Cirasella started the topic Testing to see if messages to this group generate email notifications... in the forum LACUNY Scholarly Communications Roundtable https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/lacuny-scholarly-communications-round-table/forum/topic/testing-to-see-if-messages-to-this-group-generate-email-notifications/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:31:31 -0400 Apologies for this test message, but I want to see if messages to this forum are still going out as email notifications. I sent a message yesterday, and it didn’t seem to be delivered via email…

    If you get this, here’s the message from yesterday, about the GC library’s Fall 2025 scholarly publishing workshops.

    Thanks,
    Jill

    ]]>         64a8b45141e9560f76037e02c1ef2b50 Jill Cirasella started the topic Fall 2025 Scholarly Publishing Workshops in the forum LACUNY Scholarly Communications Roundtable https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/lacuny-scholarly-communications-round-table/forum/topic/fall-2025-scholarly-publishing-workshops-3/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:55:38 -0400 The Graduate Center’s Mina Rees Library invites you to its upcoming online workshops about scholarly publishing and research evaluation. All members of the CUNY community are welcome, regardless of campus. The workshops are especially well suited to faculty, graduate students, administrators, and others engaged in the discovery, production, or e…[Read more]

    ]]>         e534aeaf1ddedfe0b9f54b38d6c07ab9 Jay Paul Gates 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=189521 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:22:11 -0400 Reflection, reflection, reflection. And dialogue. I require students to make comments on each written assignment to highlight what they think they did well (and explain why), less well (and explain why), describe what the struggled with (and why), and ask for feedback on specific things. I also invite them to reflect on previous assignments…[Read more]

    ]]>         e0db5c4ccc3e06c3de3d6bd58ac2ebcf Jay Paul Gates 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=189513 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:15:54 -0400 I like beginning classes with questions. I like portfolio grading, which emphasizes process. I assign some classes scholarly-reading portfolios, where they must summarize articles. But I explain that I will grade the whole portfolio because I assume they will improve over time, as they get used to reading the discourse of the scholarship in this…[Read more]

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