Author Archives: Jeff Allred

ACERT Lunchtime Seminar THIS THURSDAY (12-1pm) on the device-free classroom

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Jeff Allred

Shameless self-promotion, but come check out ACERTs lovely Lunchtime Seminars series this Thursday, March 4th from 12-1pm. The topic is “Teaching Without Tech or AI: Build the Skills for Student Success,” and the presenters will be Tara Kirton (Curriculum and … Continue reading →

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Stefanie Wess’s workshop, “Scaffolding Reading”

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Jeff Allred

Earlier this month, our colleague Stefanie Wess led a fantastic workshop, “Scaffolding Reading: Strategies for Helping Students Acquire Critical Reading Skills.” Stefanie is a doctoral candidate at the GC who combines theoretical knowledge about and practical experience with reading pedagogy. … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Spring 2026

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Jeff Allred

A warm welcome to instructors of Spring 2026 courses. I’m Director of Undergraduate Studies in the departments, and as such I maintain this site. It’s chock-full of resources for instructors, and especially for instructors of the core courses in our … Continue reading →

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survey and recap of the year’s events

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Jeff Allred

Before you slip into summer mode, an offer and a request: the offer is the recordings and recaps of the various events from the past academic year. To wit: the kickoff event from August 2023 the October workshop on “Caring … Continue reading →

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gradus ad Parnassum

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Jeff Allred

Friends, it’s grading time. I have no special wisdom to share, though my friend claims it takes her three Tiny Desks per essay she must grade. Whatever works. I do have something practical to share, however. I can never remember … Continue reading →

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recap/video of 5/9 Experiential Learning workshop

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Jeff Allred

Last Wednesday, we had a fascinating discussion with Marlene Hennessey about her penchant for getting students out of the building and into local cultural institutions. You can hear about this from the source below, but a couple of quick impressions … Continue reading →

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Course Evaluations and Student Feedback

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Jeff Allred

Just a quick PSA that course evaluation season is upon us. Be sure to share the following with your students if you haven’t: Smartphone: www.hunter.cuny.edu/mobilete Computer: www.hunter.cuny.edu/te As I’m sure you know, online course evaluations have become a very problematic … Continue reading →

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assessment thoughts

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Jeff Allred

As I mentioned in this term’s first workshop on “ungrading” and alternative modes of assessment, I’m rolling out a “contract grading” system in my “Intro to Theory” course this term. I’m mostly pleased with the approach so far, and I … Continue reading →

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précis of “Research across the English curriculum” workshop (3/13)

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Jeff Allred

We had a lively discussion at the workshop on “Research Across the Curriculum” yesterday. I simply forgot to record it, so apologies, but I will do my best to capture some of what we discussed and, especially, the assignments and … Continue reading →

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two events: Research across the English curriculum workshop Wednesday and GC talk on AI Thursday

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Jeff Allred
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