CUNY Academic Commons

I really enjoyed the “Powering Connections: Teacher candidate perspectives on Computer Integrated Technology”. As a fan of graphic novels, I loved the format that was used and I loved the centering of student voices. It made the research accessible and I was able to think critically about how I might utilize some of the ideas. The primary tak…[Read more]

I was super impressed with the documents that came out of the CITE Equity Working Group. It can be really challenging–yet so incredibly powerful–to really think through what an organization is about and this clearly was done with great collaboration and thought and criticality. (I also appreciated that the work is offered in different…[Read more]

I decided to think deeply about one of my favorite work responsibilities: Designing/Redesigning courses/classes. I love that time of the year when we need to create and revise syllabi (I know, SO nerdy)…so I thought I’d think about and make transparent what that process looks like for me. I decided to use Canva because I made an account last…[Read more]

Here is my link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vhxI6a8ZljJEKOj1U17Y0fEPDuVNAoOANSFULEFCnkI/edit?usp=sharing

I loved doing this/planning for this work–and can see myself using this in the Fall 2023 semester to be sure!

Hi!
I’m Jody from Hunter and I’m a professor in literacy.
In true Jody fashion…I didn’t read the game directions and just started playing. My approach was different. I read through the cards and then kept the first 5 I appreciated. Then I would drop a card if I found one that resonated with me more. At some point, I think I had 8 cards. I…[Read more]

Hello,
My name is Jody Polleck and I am an associate professor in the literacy program. My pronouns are she/her. I’ve used Commons before to create an equity website that will soon be available to everyone at Hunter College. I’m not crazy about the platform (to be honest) but I do love some of the other tools mentioned (such as Padlet,…[Read more]