CUNY Online presents: “Engaging Students in Your Online Courses”

This event is part of the Faculty Webinar Series for Online Instruction, organized by CUNY Online.

In this webinar, you will learn how to transform your online courses into dynamic spaces where students feel connected and motivated to participate.

Facilitators:

· Dr. Brett Christie

· Dr. Breana Bayraktar

· CUNY Faculty: Dr. Heath Grant

· CUNY Online Instructional Designer: Chelien Brown

Register for the Engaging Students in Your Online Courses webinar.

About the Presenters

Dr. Brett Christie is a recognized expert in course design, technology integration, and UDL for promoting greater equity and accessibility in higher education. With over 25 years of experience in higher education, he has led teaching effectiveness and student success initiatives at campus, system, and national levels. Currently, he is VP for Educational Innovations at Alchemy.

Dr. Breana Bayraktar has been teaching adult English language learners and working in curriculum development, assessment, and faculty development for almost 20 years. Her current research interests include faculty professional development, instructor feedback practices, the impacts of GenAI on teaching and learning, and exploring how small but meaningful instructional changes can impact student success and persistence. Currently, she is an Educational Developer at George Mason University.

Dr. Heath Grant, John Jay College of Criminal Justice Assistant Professor, Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration, member CUNY University Faculty Senate. Prior to joining John Jay College, Dr. Grant was the Director of Research of the Police Executive Research Forum, a leading Washington DC organization dedicated to advancing law enforcement and crime prevention internationally. Throughout the last two decades, he has helped to develop and evaluate school-based programs to promote youth resiliency. Formerly Deputy Chair of the Law and Police Science Department at John Jay College, he continues to be an innovative educator and has been Online Program Director for John Jay’s online Master’s in Criminal Justice program. He has helped to develop, train teachers, and expand curriculum to foster social responsibility that has reached thousands of youths throughout the world.

Chelien Brown, CUNY Online Instructional Designer. Chelien successfully collaborates with faculty across CUNY colleges to design and develop online courses and programs.