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How do I set up Profile Page
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How Can I join?
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Course Directory
The Commons Course Directory surfaces only classes taught on the Commons. For a complete list of courses, go to CUNY First. On the Commons, a course may be composed of a group or a site or both. Courses can be … Continue reading →
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OER on Commons Groups & Sites
The OER Tag allows Commons users to identify sites and groups that “use, compile, or function as” open educational resources. This tag can be used for: A site or group that compiles and/or links to openly-licensed OER materials on the … Continue reading →
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Grading & Assessment
The Commons aims to support various grading methods and therefore does not offer a native grade book. However, the Commons does offer several tools for formative assessment to provide private feedback and low-stakes “grades” to students. Data about student work … Continue reading →
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Grading and Student Assessment
Groups Forum Participation Tallying Sites Install the Reckoning Plugin to add a “User Summary” to the Users area of the dashboard. The User Summary page will display all site users (students) and list the posts and comments they have … Continue reading →
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Quizzing on the Commons
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Instructional Continuity on the Commons
The quickest and easiest way to get a course up and running on the CUNY Academic Commons is to use a Commons group. Learn more about instructional continuity at CUNY here: cuny.is/continuity For more information and quick guides for teaching … Continue reading →
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Digital Tools & Plugins for Teaching
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Tips for Student Engagement