Academic Technology Center
Welcome to Online Learning at Medgar Evers College
The MEC Academic Technology Center is a faculty and student resource for information and training on the Blackboard LMS as well as technical consultation and training in various academic support software. The Academic Tech Center is committed to serving the college community virtually and face-to-face to achieve technical mastery of the modern educational tools required in the digital age.
BrightSpace
Brightspace is Medgar Evers College’s official learning management system, providing students and faculty with a centralized platform for course content, communication, and academic engagement. Whether you’re submitting assignments, accessing lecture materials, or participating in discussions, Brightspace is designed to support your success.
Learn more about how to get started below.
Training & Resources
In-Person Student Training – Wednesday: 11:00 – 1:00 PM – LOCATION: MEC S101 Computer Lab
Students Online Training: Online Student Training: Tuesday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 812 4291 9828 / Passcode: 196259
For Faculty
In-Person Faculty Trainings: Tuesday, Wednesday 1:00 – 3:00 PM – Thursday 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Lab X- B 1032X Faculty Computer Lab
Online Faculty Training: Once weekly. Q/A via ZOOM – Thursdays; 1PM – 2PM
ZOOM Meeting ID: 899 2812 8868 Passcode 662069
Key Staff
Stephen Wymore, Director MEC Academic Tech Center / MEC LMS Admin
swymore@mec.cuny.edu
Contact
For inquiries, contact us via phone
T. 718.270.4866
Location
Visit the Academic Technology Center
1650 Bedford Avenue, Room B-B2033
Brooklyn, New York 11225
Office Hours
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (M-Th)
Access essential academic tools through CUNYfirst and Brightspace. Use CUNYfirst to manage your courses, finances, and personal information, and log into Brightspace to view course content, submit assignments, and connect with instructors.
Resources
Multi-Media
We encourage all users to create a YouTube channel to house and distribute large volume media.
Video Production/ Editing
The Academic Technology Center supports instructors in developing their video production and editing skills. Producing sophisticated multi-media is especially useful for online instructors.
Camtasia Video Production Tool
Overview
Acquisition
Access essential academic tools through CUNYfirst and Brightspace. Use CUNYfirst to manage your courses, finances, and personal information, and log into Brightspace to view course content, submit assignments, and connect with instructors.