CUNY Online Unscripted

CUNY Online

CUNY Online Unscripted is a podcast that brings you inside the fast-evolving world of digital learning across the nation’s largest urban public university system. From AI-powered teaching strategies to human-centered online course design, we explore what truly works in online learning, and what’s coming next. The podcast is produced by CUNY Online, which partners with CUNY colleges to support more than 200 online programs and advance high-quality online teaching and learning.

Episodes

  1. 4 Sept

    Using AI to Support Student Success: A Faculty Perspective

    In this episode of CUNY Online 'Unscripted,’ host Rachel Stern-Lockerman speaks with Jeremy Caplan, director of teaching and learning at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, about the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education. Caplan shares the five-step AI ethical checklist he developed, discusses how faculty can use AI tools to enhance their teaching, and how students can be prepared for an evolving workplace shaped by AI.Link to the AI ethical checklist:https://www.cuny.edu/blog/using-ai-to-support-student-success-a-faculty-perspective/More digital resources from Jeremy Caplan: Wonder tools newsletter: https://wondertools.substack.com/AI privacy toolkit: https://wondertools.substack.com/p/keep-your-ai-privateTop teaching tools of 2026: https://wondertools.substack.com/p/top-teaching-toolshttps://jeremycaplan.com/Produced by the team at CUNY Online,  'Unscripted' is a monthly podcast that brings you inside the fast-evolving world of digital learning across the nation’s largest urban public university system. Each episode features rotating hosts, bringing fresh perspectives to every conversation with experts discussing ideas and innovations advancing digital education at CUNY. CUNY Online partners with faculty and colleges across CUNY to support more than 220 online degree and certificate programs and to advance high-quality online teaching and learning.    Be a guest or suggest a topic for the podcast: https://ybephbsyus.formstack.com/forms/join_the_conversationLearn more: https://www.cuny.edu/academics/online-education-at-cuny/https://www.cuny.edu/academics/online-education-at-cuny/podcast/Contact CUNY Online: CUNYOnline@cuny.eduChapters:00:00 - Introduction00:35 - AI Ethical Checklist04:19 - Faculty Using AI for Teaching08:39 - Limitations of AI in Higher Education12:15 - Will Students Need AI Skills in their Future Career?15:16 - Tips for Using AI in Higher Education17:48 - Data Privacy18:52 - Conclusion

  2. 28 Jul

    Beyond Multiple Choice: Engaging Online Students with Authentic Assessments

    In this episode of CUNY Online ‘Unscripted,’ host Ashley Park speaks with Baruch College professor Allison Siminovsky about the power of authentic assessments in online courses and how these learning experiences help students build practical skills that stay with them throughout their professional careers. Produced by CUNY Online,  Unscripted is a monthly podcast which spotlights the people, ideas and innovations advancing online education. CUNY Online partners with CUNY colleges to support the development of more than 220 online degree and certificate programs and to advance high-quality online teaching and learning.  Learn more: https://www.cuny.edu/academics/online-education-at-cuny/Contact CUNY Online at: CUNYOnline@cuny.eduBe a guest or suggest a topic for the podcast: https://ybephbsyus.formstack.com/forms/join_the_conversation Chapters:00:00 Intro and Guest Welcome01:20 What makes an assessment feel authentic? 02:20 How do students evolve through authentic assessments? 03:45 The "Hiring Simulation" authentic assessment. 07:15 Feedback from asynchronous students08:55 Authentic assessments for a science class09:59 Advice for how to move away from traditional assessments13:50 The benefits and challenges of authentic assessments15:40 How has the asynchronous course affected the synchronous course17:00 How to start creating authentic assessments 17:50 Outro

  3. 23 Jun

    Enhance Learning with Video: What Works for Online Courses? - by CUNY Online Unscripted

    CUNY Online Unscripted Ep. 3: Jon Fernandez joins fellow multimedia design specialist Patrick Thompson for a deep dive into instructional media 101. Together, they break down why video plays such a critical role in online learning and offer practical tips faculty can use to create clear and engaging course videos. They share real examples from online courses across CUNY, discuss Mayer’s 12 Principles for Multimedia Learning, and highlight tools available to faculty for producing effective instructional media. This episode is a helpful starting point for anyone looking to strengthen their online teaching with purposeful and well-designed video content. Produced by CUNY Online,  Unscripted is a monthly podcast which spotlights the people, ideas and innovations advancing online education. CUNY Online partners with CUNY colleges to support the development of more than 220 online degree and certificate programs and to advance high-quality online teaching and learning.  Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Mayer's 12 Principles of Multimedia Learning: https://www.digitallearninginstitute.... Camtasia for CUNY faculty: https://www.cuny.edu/about/administra... Adobe Podcast: https://podcast.adobe.com/en Adobe Express: https://new.express.adobe.com/ Video Examples Mentioned in This Episode:Astrobiology Lab Video, LaGuardia Community College https://cunyonline.wistia.com/s/jw1qrm8bgmagij1Nutrition Interview Video, York College https://cunyonline.wistia.com/s/i0r2dj50gcmdjao Radioactive Decay Video, Bronx Community College https://youtu.be/ug0gbJ7EUQ0 Learn more: https://www.cuny.edu/academics/online-education-at-cuny/podcast/ Contact CUNY Online at: CUNYOnline@cuny.edu Be a guest or suggest a topic for the podcast: https://ybephbsyus.formstack.com/forms/join_the_conversation Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:40 What does a multimedia specialist do? 03:30 What role does video play in online courses? 06:15 Tips for using video effectively 11:40 Good examples of instructional media 17:30 What tools are available for creating media? 24:40 What about faculty working without CUNY Online instructional designers? 28:45 Outro

  4. 27 May

    No Textbook, Better Learning: Designing Online Courses with OER (Open Educational Resources)

    CUNY Online Unscripted Ep. 2: Abigail Torres sits down with Dr. Joshua Tan of LaGuardia Community College to explore Open Educational Resources (OER). They discuss what OER are, why they matter, and how faculty can find, use and create openly licensed materials to replace “traditional” textbooks, reduce student textbook costs, improve access to higher education and promote collaboration in online learningProduced by CUNY Online, Unscripted is a monthly podcast which spotlights the people, ideas and innovations advancing online education. CUNY Online partners with CUNY colleges to support the development of more than 220 online degree and certificate programs and to advance high-quality online teaching and learning.  Learn more: https://www.cuny.edu/academics/online-education-at-cuny/podcast/Contact CUNY Online at: CUNYOnline@cuny.eduBe a guest or suggest a topic for the podcast: https://ybephbsyus.formstack.com/forms/join_the_conversationResources Mentioned in This Episode: OER Commons: https://oercommons.org/ Academic Works: https://academicworks.cuny.edu/ Academic Commons: https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/ Pressbooks: https://pressbooks.cuny.edu/ Manifold: https://cuny.manifoldapp.org/ Different Licenses for OER: Sharing Openly, Sharing Globally - Creative Commons CC 0 – Public Domain CC By – give attribution SA - share alike NC – no commercial purposes CC ND - no derivatives

    No Textbook, Better Learning: Designing Online Courses with OER (Open Educational Resources)

  5. 29 Apr

    CUNY Online Unscripted - You’re Not Alone Here: Creating Community in Online Courses.

    Welcome to the new CUNY Online Unscripted  Podcast, which spotlights the people, ideas and innovations advancing online education. In this episode, CUNY Associate Professor Meghan Gilbert discusses how to build trust with students online by creating an asynchronous classroom that encourages authentic sharing, community and a sense of belonging. The conversation spotlights English 203, an online undergraduate writing course at Guttman Community College that Gilbert and CUNY Online instructional designer Ashley Park worked together to bring online. This podcast is produced by CUNY Online, which partners with CUNY colleges to support the development of more than 220 online degree and certificate programs and to advance high-quality online teaching and learning.  Learn more: https://www.cuny.edu/academics/online-education-at-cuny/ Contact CUNY Online at: CUNYOnline@cuny.edu

    CUNY Online Unscripted - You’re Not Alone Here: Creating Community in Online Courses.
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CUNY Online Unscripted is a podcast that brings you inside the fast-evolving world of digital learning across the nation’s largest urban public university system. From AI-powered teaching strategies to human-centered online course design, we explore what truly works in online learning, and what’s coming next. The podcast is produced by CUNY Online, which partners with CUNY colleges to support more than 200 online programs and advance high-quality online teaching and learning.

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  • Creator
    CUNY Online
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © CUNY Online
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