FYW Workshops and Events

FYW November Roundtable Discussions

Posted on October 28, 2016 by johannah rodgers

Please join the FYW Program @ City Tech for a series of Roundtable Discussions related to developing a shared framework for thinking about, talking about, and teaching college writing at City Tech.

ALL ARE WELCOME :: PLEASE BRING YOUR IDEAS, SUGGESTIONS, QUESTIONS, AND CONCERNS

WHEN:

Thursday, Nov. 3 at 2pm (Adjunct Instructor Office)

Thursday, Nov. 10 at 2pm (Adjunct Instructor Office)

Thursday, Nov. 17 at 2pm (Adjunct Instructor Office)

JOIN THE FYW PROGRAM TO DISCUSS WAYS TO BETTER COORDINATE AND SHARE RESOURCES FOR TEACHING WRITING ACROSS THE DEPARTMENT AND COLLEGE, AND TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
  • How can we better coordinate college writing instruction across schools, disciplines, departments, and programs?
  • How can we focus more on sharing our knowledge about college writing than on distributing information related to it?
  • How can we better share resources for teaching writing across the college?

ENG1101 Writing Lab Hour Roundtables

Posted on May 1, 2015 by johannah rodgers

Please join the FYW Program @ City Tech for a series of Roundtable Discussions about guidelines, resources, and suggestions for planning for and implementing the ENG1101 Writing Lab Hour.

ALL ARE WELCOME :: PLEASE BRING YOUR IDEAS, SUGGESTIONS, ASSIGNMENTS, AND SYLLABI

WHEN:

Thursday, April 29 @ 1PM IN N522

Wednesday, May 6 at 4pm (Adjunct Instructor Office)

Thursday, May 14 at 1pm (Adjunct Instructor Office)

Since the Writing Lab Hour is very much a “work in progress,” faculty are encouraged to attend and contribute to as many Roundtables as possible in order to ensure that their suggestions and curricular materials are integrated into the foundation and structure of this new course component.

Identifying and Assisting ESOL Students in ENG1101/ENG1121 at City Tech

Please join FYW and ESOL for a jointly sponsored event on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 12-1 to discuss issues related to Identifying and Assisting ESOL Students in ENG1101/ENG1121 at City Tech.  The event will feature presentations by Professors Lubie Alatriste and Johannah Rodgers, and will include ample time for discussion.  Please join us in Namm 503 for this event!

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Innovative Uses of the Open Lab in FYW Courses

Please join us in the Faculty Commons (Namm 2nd Floor) on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 12-1 for a discussion of Innovative Uses of the Open Lab in FYW Courses at City Tech.  The event is being co-sponsored by the Computer Technology and Facilities Committee and will feature presentations by Professors Patrick Corbett, Thomas Wilk, and Jody Rosen.

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What Is First Year Writing @ City Tech?:
Introductions, Suggestions, Thoughts

Wednesday October 23, 12:00-12:30 in the Faculty Commons
Thursday October 24, 12:00-12:30 in the Faculty Commons

Please join First Year Writing @ City Tech to learn more about the First Year Writing Program, the various writing-related resources available to faculty, and to share your thoughts and suggestions regarding how we can build a better writing program at City Tech.

Faculty across the college—and particularly those who teach ENG1101, ENG1121, or other writing intensive courses–are invited.

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Innovative Uses of Instructional Technology in First Year Writing Courses

Wednesday, November 20, 12:00 – 1:00 in the Faculty Commons

Thursday, November 21, 12:00 – 1:00 location TBA