http://it.fitnyc.edu/The Center for Excellence in Teaching
Center for Excellence in Teaching
Mission
With the goal of improving teaching and student learning through professional development, the FIT Faculty Development Program, anchored by the Center for Excellence in Teaching (CET) assists and supports faculty in the development, use and assessment of effective instructional and curricular strategies. The Faculty Development program provides support for innovative, educational exploration across the curriculum, and seeks to foster a community of teaching practice. CET also works with faculty to explore new academic technologies and integrate pedagogically sound technology into the classroom.
"You cannot teach today the same way you did yesterday to prepare students for tomorrow." John Dewey
CET Headlines
Upcoming Events
April 23, 1-2:30 pm, Decoloninzing the Creative Classroom: Details
April 30, 1-2:30 pm, Microaggressions in the Classroom: Details
Designing with Music
A faculty development event sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Teaching (CET) and the Faculty Research Space (FRS). This unique collaborative event explored the intersection of pedagogy, design and emerging technology--- with musician Dan Tepfer. Partnering with FIT faculty and building on synergistic musical connections, faculty explored new ways to connect the diverse professional practices at FIT. Go to the event page for a video library of the event
Fashion Design in 3D
In today’s global fashion market, especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic, more companies are now using 3D visualization technology. Jennifer Lee, Fashion Business Management, presents a demonstration of CLO, one of the industries newest 3D software programs. Find out how this technology actively engages students in discussions, activities and positive learning outcomes. Watch Event Video
Perkins Vatea: Best Practices for Teaching with Technology
A Two-part Teaching with Technology project. Hands-on experiences with the newest
industry software will provide the foundation for faculty to create model lesson plans
and/or curricula that effectively integrate new technologies into teaching.
Visit the Perkins Vatea page.
View CET events, including events in cooperation with the Office of Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion.Promoting Respect in your Classroom October 31, 2019, and
Building an Inclusive Learning Community February 13, 2020
Educational resources that promote equity and inclusion
University of Southern California Race and Equity Center
The Anti-Racist Discussion Pedagogy (pdf)
CUE: Methods to examine bias in your syllabi (pdf)
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ADJUNCT ORIENTATION
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Teaching and Learning Resources:The CET supports faculty in their efforts to provide effective and innovative teaching with a wide range of faculty development opportunities that reach out across the curriculum. This page provides
helpful resources in support of your teaching practice. |
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Links Resources and RecordingsVisit this page for valuable links to resources, CET webinars and downloads in support of your teaching practice. |
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Gladys Marcus Library
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FIT DIGITAL SYLLABUS PROJECTThe FIT Concourse Digital Syllabus (also known as Syllabus Connect) is a campus-wide, syllabus template that already includes key FIT resources. Visit our FIT Digital Syllabus page for more information and a step-by-step tutorial. Please contact the CET with questions or comments. 212-217-4063 |
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Visit the CET Calendar to sign up for the our events and training sessions. |
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