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Free Webinars

Many faculty members are interested in learning more about pedagogy or higher education issues but do not have the time to attend an in-person session.  In these cases, a webinar can be a great opportunity to stay engaged and learning, but do it on one’s own time and schedule.


Spring 2026 External (Unvetted) Webinars

and Workshops

 

This winter, our traditional Maple League Book Club is back with a different format with Podcast Pedagogies.
Everyone is welcomed – we invite faculty, staff, and students from any school – within the Maple League and beyond!
You can choose one of the sections that will meet bi-weekly for six sessions, starting on the last week of January, on:
Tuesdays from 1-2 (ET) / 2-3 (AT)
Wednesdays from 2-3 (ET) / 3-4 (AT)
Thursdays from 10-11 (ET) / 11-12 (AT)
Fridays from 11-12 (ET) / 12-1 (AT)
Note: This session, we’ll be pairing podcast episodes with short, optional articles to support UDL and offer more flexible ways to engage with the Club.
Please register by end-of-day on Friday, January 23rd.

AI & Me: Navigating GenAI for Higher Education Faculty
We are excited to announce a new workshop series dedicated to AI in Higher Education. We will be diving deep into AI applications regarding teaching, research, service, and ethics.
Who should join?
  • Higher Education Faculty
  • Graduate Assistants & Future Faculty
  • Anyone interested in the application of AI in education
🎓 Certification: Participants who complete 4 out of 5 sessions will earn a certificate signed by Theory and Practice in Teacher Education and Teaching and Learning Innovation.

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We are excited to announce the Spring 2026 Webinar Series, featuring four engaging collections of short, practical series designed to support teaching, learning, research, and professional development. Each 30-minute session is offered on Thursdays or Fridays at 12:30 pm Central Time and is grounded in our mission to provide accessible, relevant, and high-quality learning experiences.

Explore this year’s series and find the sessions that best support your goals.

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Spring 2026 Webinar Series

Fridays/Thursdays | 12:30–1:00 PM CT | Via Zoom

Full schedule and registration: https://scoc-consulting.com/events

This spring, we are excited to offer four interconnected webinar series designed to support teaching, learning, research, and professional development. Each 30-minute session is grounded in practical strategies and informed by the latest scholarship in adult and continuing education.

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Learning Work and Life Website

Smarter, Not Harder: Digital Tools for Learning, Work, and Life

Series link: https://scoc-consulting.com/digital-tools

This series focuses on accessible, easy-to-use digital tools that improve productivity, support writing, enhance digital citizenship, and strengthen professional growth.

▪ January 30, 2026 – Digital Citizenship: Tools for Engaged and Informed Participation in Democracy
▪ February 13, 2026 – Write Smarter, Not Harder: Digital Tools to Improve and Simplify Your Writing
▪ March 6, 2026 – Next Steps: Online Tools for Career Discovery and Advancement
▪ March 20, 2026 – From Goals to Gains: Digital Tools for Project Management and Priority Setting
▪ May 1, 2026 – Tech that Connects: Digital Tools for Community and Social Belonging
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Inclusive Online Course Design and Teaching

Inclusive Online Course Design and Teaching

Series link: https://scoc-consulting.com/course-design-teaching

This series introduces research-informed instructional strategies that clarify, engage, and include all learners in online learning.

▪ February 6, 2026 – Share Your Vision: Communicating Purpose and Inspiring Engagement
▪ February 27, 2026 – Create the Experience: Aligning and Diversifying Assessments and Materials
▪ March 13, 2026 – Facilitate Interaction: Encouraging Engagement and Providing Feedback
▪ March 27, 2026 – Establish a Supportive Environment: Building Belonging and Community
▪ April 10, 2026 – Present Your Vision: Organizing for Clarity and Navigation
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Research methodologies webinar series

Research Methodologies

Series link: https://scoc-consulting.com/research-methodologies

This popular series returns from fall with a set of webinars designed to support scholars, graduate students, and practitioners engaged in research across traditions.

▪ April 24, 2026 – Unlocking Quantitative Research: Designs, Tools, and Analysis for Evidence-Based Inquiry
▪ May 8, 2026 – Exploring Qualitative Research: Methodological Designs, Tools, and Meaning-Making
▪ May 15, 2026 – Mastering Mixed Methods: Strategic Integration for Richer Research Outcomes
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Book Cover Transitions

A Deep Dive into Transition from Pedagogy to Andragogy

Series link: https://scoc-consulting.com/transitions

This exciting new series features chapter-based presentations from the book, Transition from Pedagogy to Andragogy: An International Perspective, edited by Dr. Leslie Cordie, which highlights global voices, theoretical insights, and practical applications of adult learning principles.

Each session highlights a different chapter, offering opportunities to engage directly with contributing authors and deepen your understanding of how pedagogical approaches evolve into andragogical practices.

▪ March 5, 2026 – Chapter 5 – 21st Century Learning Powered by Problem-Based/Project-Based Learning: A Caribbean Perspective.
▪ March 12, 2026 – Chapter 8 – An Overview of Higher Education Transitions: Narratives From Canada.
▪ March 19, 2026 – Chapter 7 – Digitalization and Higher Education in Germany: Promotion of Transformative Digital Competences
▪ March 26, 2026 – Chapter 9: Authenticating Lifelong Learning in a South African Higher Education setting: An Educator’s Perspective on Andragogy
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We Invite You to Join Us!

Whether you aim to sharpen your digital skills, enhance your teaching practice, deepen your research expertise, or explore global perspectives on adult learning, the Spring 2026 Webinar Series offers something for everyone.

Visit our events page to explore all sessions and register: https://scoc-consulting.com/events

We look forward to learning with you this spring!

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Magna Commons Webinars

Magna Publications has an extensive collection of webinars on various topics related to higher education and pedagogy that are free for all Ramapo faculty and staff.  To access these webinars, go to the following link:

Please note: in order to access the webinars, you must use your Ramapo College email address for registration. 

  1.     Go to https://www.magnapubs.com/register/. Enter information in the required fields > Submit. NOTE: if you get   an error that your password does not match, skip down to the EXISTING USERS Section below
  2.     Once successfully registered, you will see a screen “Thank you for completing your registration”
  3.     Go to https://www.magnapubs.com/profile/join-sitelicense/9147b116e75ef2dda5503461866ce3de
  4.     On the right side of the page, in the “Username or email address” box, enter the email address that you submitted in Step 1 or if you are an EXISTING USER enter the username or email address entered at time of registration
  5.     Enter your password > Login
  6.     On the My Account page > Join Team
  7.     On the My Online Access page click the appropriate orange “Go to Magna Commons” 

Need help?

  • Call 800-433-0499 ext. 2 (outside the U.S. & Canada call 608-246-3590 ext. 2.). Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time, Monday through Friday
  • Email support@magnapubs.com
  • They also have an online chat that can help!

AAC&U Webinars

The Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) offers periodic webinars on various topics related to higher education and pedagogy that are free for all Ramapo faculty and staff.  To access these webinars, go to the following link:

https://www.aacu.org/events/webinar

On this page, you will see a list of upcoming webinars that you may sign up to attend, as well as a link to Past Webinars that you may view recordings of.

Please note: in order to access these webinars, you must log in to the AAC&U website using a Ramapo email address as a login.  Go to this account web page to login to your account, create a new account, or change your username or password.