Spring 2025 Workshops
This workshop will demonstrate how to use tools in Word to make text, paragraphs,
tables, and pictures accessible so that your documents can be successfully navigated
by screen reading software. There will also be a brief overview of accessibility features
in Brightspace.
Facilitator: Alexandra Belanich
Location: Zoom
This workshop will demonstrate the application of the intelligent agent tool within
Brightspace. An intelligent agent serves to recognize and automate notifications triggered
by a student's inactivity or academic performance that could threaten their success,
including late submissions, course access frequency, and grades. Participants will
learn to develop an intelligent agent that sends a message to students who have not
logged into the course for a duration of one week (7 days). Please note: There will be a repeat of this workshop on March 14th.
Facilitator: Robin Hill, PhD
Location: Zoom
Do you often find it difficult to engage students in discussions? We'll share techniques
for creating dynamic questions that will help students engage with one another and
with the course material. Learn how to use the concept of higher order thinking to
formulate questions that students will be excited to answer, while supporting the
course learning objectives.
Facilitator: Alexandra Belanich
Location: Zoom
If you missed Professor Montella’s presentation on Professional Development Day, here’s
another opportunity to attend it. Fabio Montella, Associate Professor of Library Services
and Adjunct Professor of History, will explain how he revamped the research paper
assignment in his history course to make generative AI a central component. His approach
is designed to reduce academic dishonesty while promoting strong research skills.
The initial results have shown great success and promise for future growth. In this
presentation, he will share his pre-AI and current AI approaches, while examining
both. This session is appropriate for faculty across all disciplines who create writing
assignments.
Facilitator: Fabio Montella
Location: Ammerman, Huntington Library L10
Did you know you can color code your gradebook? The grade scheme tool in Brightspace
enables instructors to associate colors to grade ranges. This allows instructors to
see at a glance not only which students submitted their work but also how well they
performed on their assignments. Once you apply a grade scheme to your gradebook, the
settings will be retained when you copy your course into a new course shell.
Facilitator: Alexandra Belanich
Location: Zoom
This workshop will demonstrate the application of the intelligent agent tool within
Brightspace. An intelligent agent serves to recognize and automate notifications triggered
by a student's inactivity or academic performance that could threaten their success,
including late submissions, course access frequency, and grades. Participants will
learn to develop an intelligent agent that sends a message to students who have not
logged into the course for a duration of one week (7 days).
Facilitator: Robin Hill, PhD
Location: Zoom
This workshop will demonstrate the application of the intelligent agent tool within
Brightspace. An intelligent agent serves to recognize and automate notifications triggered
by a student's inactivity or academic performance that could threaten their success,
including late submissions, course access frequency, and grades. Participants will
learn to develop one intelligent agent that sends a message to students who have received
a quiz grade of >=80. Or develop one that sends a different message to students with
a quiz grade of <60. Please note: There will be a repeat of this workshop on April 10th.
Facilitator: Robin Hill, PhD
Location: Zoom
Register
Join chemists Dr. Keith Baessler and Dr. Daniel Resch for an insightful presentation
on how AI is transforming course development and data analysis. As Principal Investigator
and Co-Principal Investigator for the SUNY IITG grant, and with Dr. Baessler’s involvement
in SUNY’s AI4Learning Network, they have been actively investigating, and integrating
AI-driven tools into course creation, instructional design, and student learning assessment.
This session will explore how AI is being used to streamline course design, enhance
student engagement, and analyze survey data—with examples from their SUNY-Coursera
non-credit mini-course on transferable skills. They will demonstrate AI-powered tools
like HeyGen, Synthesia, and AI-generated PowerPoints, which are modernizing content
delivery. Dr. Resch will also highlight how AI-driven analysis of student survey data provides
insights into skill development and real-world application. As SUNY advances AI integration,
this session will offer practical strategies for educators. Don’t get left behind!
Facilitator: Carol Hernandez, EdD
Location: Zoom
*This workshop requires external registration: Register
This workshop will demonstrate the application of the intelligent agent tool within
Brightspace. An intelligent agent serves to recognize and automate notifications triggered
by a student's inactivity or academic performance that could threaten their success,
including late submissions, course access frequency, and grades. Participants will
learn to develop one intelligent agent that sends a message to students who have received
a quiz grade of >=80. Or develop one that sends a different message to students with
a quiz grade of <60.
Facilitator: Robin Hill, PhD
Location: Zoom
Register
The Sufflex learning environment is Suffolk’s interpretation of a Hyflex learning
environment. This classroom combines real-time and face-to-face learning environments.
To teach in Sufflex, one must learn to use the classroom equipment and software. Part
1 of the Sufflex certification process focuses on the use of classroom equipment.
Part 2 is fully online, and you work at your own pace. Participants complete the learning
modules, take a quiz and then receive certification. All participants have until the
end of the semester to complete part 2. Please note: Prior to registering, you should contact your academic chair about your
intention to participate.
Facilitators: Robin Hill, PhD and Alexandra Belanich
Location: Grant Campus, LRC 224
Register
In this workshop, Dr. Lorena Harris, a professor of biology at SUNY Schenectady Community
College, discusses her journey of how she went from being firmly anti-artificial intelligence
(AI) to being an AI enthusiast. What caused that transformation? Join us to learn
how and why she now incorporates AI literacy into her teaching. She will discuss strategies
and demonstrate hands-on activities. You’ll walk away with a new understanding of
teaching in the era of AI.
Facilitator: Carol Hernandez, EdD
Location: Zoom
*This workshop requires advance registration: Zoom Register.
Contact Us
Assistant Dean of CTL
hernanca@sunysuffolk.edu
631-451-4524
Robin A. Hill, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Instructional Design
hillro@sunysuffolk.edu
631-451-4677
Alexandra Belanich
Specialist I
belania@sunysuffolk.edu
631-451-4763
Karen DuBicki
Principal Office Assistant
dubickk@sunysuffolk.edu
631-451-4538
Ivy Truong
College Aide
truongi@sunysuffolk.edu
631-451-4804
Questions?
CTL@sunysuffolk.edu
