Social annotation offers an interactive way to “open up” a text, allowing students to contribute highlights, comments, and responses directly in the margins. This transforms the text into a collaborative learning space for deeper analysis, interpretation, and enrichment. This workshop will introduce participants to two platforms for integrating social annotation into their courses: Manifold and …
Teaching online classes can feel daunting and complicated. Sometimes you are just lecturing to a screen of black boxes, and finding ways to keep students engaged requires fun and creative solutions. This workshop will explore various online tools that you can employ to capture students' ideas, make class more exciting, and create a more collaborative …
Lightning talks are informal, 3-minute / 3-slide presentations that offer a brief insight into your digital humanities project, research, or question. Projects at any stage–whether just beginning, in-development, or completed–are welcome! The audience includes a diverse community of engaged CUNY students and colleagues who are eager to hear about your project and offer feedback. Check out the …
In this workshop, you'll learn the basics of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with QGIS, a free and open-source platform. We'll explore how to visualize, analyze, and interpret spatial data, allowing you to uncover patterns and relationships in your data. Whether you're new to mapping or looking to enhance your skills, this session will provide you …
The Mapping working group is a network of CUNY students, faculty, and staff interested in sharing methods and techniques and finding support from others about ways GIS/Mapping can be used to further research and teaching. The working group provides a sustained, supportive environment to learn new skills, share familiar skills, and collaborate with the Digital …
Working on a digital dissertation or interested in doing one? The Digital Dissertations Accountability Group is open for those working on digital dissertations and ITP projects. The group meets on a hybrid modality every other week. GC Digital Initiatives has created this group as a space to support each other, exchange ideas, and create community! …
The New Media Lab hosts a monthly general meeting to showcase and troubleshoot projects developed by student and faculty researchers. To learn more about the NML and get involved click here.
Working on a digital dissertation or interested in doing one? The Digital Dissertations Accountability Group is open for those working on digital dissertations and ITP projects. The group meets on a hybrid modality every other week. GC Digital Initiatives has created this group as a space to support each other, exchange ideas, and create community! …
The GC Digital Research Institute (DRI) is an introduction to core digital research skills that can be applied widely to different kinds of projects. This institute is catered towards building foundational skills and will be paced accordingly to ensure those who are new will leave feeling more confident in their skills. DRI is designed for …
Are you working on learning a digital skill, do you have questions regarding a digital project, or are you seeking reviews about using a digital tool? The Digital Fellows offer weekly virtual digital scholarship drop-in hours. In Spring 25, the weekly hours are on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a space …
