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SUMMARY:SSC Federal Accessibility Training for Staff and Faculty (Online Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Beginning April 24\, 2026\, a new federal accessibility mandate requires that all state and local government digital content  (including websites\, mobile apps\, PDFs\, documents\, emails\, slide decks\, forms\, videos\, and online services) must fully comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. This requirement applies to South Suburban College. To help the campus prepare\, the SSC Accessibility Taskforce has requested that the Teaching and Learning Center provide basic training.    \n\n\n\nThis hands‑on session will introduce faculty and staff to the built‑in accessibility features within Microsoft Office\, including Word\, PowerPoint\, Excel\, and Outlook\, to ensure that documents\, presentations\, and communication are accessible to all learners and colleagues.  \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, we’ll dig into the nuts and bolts of making instructional material accessible as well.  You’ll learn how to apply universal design for learning (UDL) principles to your writing\, documents and media\, along with showcasing tools available to help you make that possible.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event  \n\n\n\nInterested in learning more about the federal accessibility mandate? Check out these great articles from WCET or the U.S. Department of Justice:  \n\n\n\nFact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments  \n\n\n\nMeeting the Looming Web Accessibility Regulations: The Time to Start Was Yesterday  
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/ssc-federal-accessibility-training-for-staff-and-faculty-online-webinar-2/
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SUMMARY:Engaging Students Through D2L Discussions (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU's)
DESCRIPTION:Looking to boost student engagement in your in-person\, blended\, or online courses? This session explores practical strategies for using D2L discussion forums to foster meaningful interaction\, support introverted learners\, and streamline grading. Learn how to craft better prompts\, encourage participation\, and manage your time effectively—even with large classes. Whether you’re new to D2L or just need a refresher\, this session will help you make the most of online discussions. \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/engaging-students-through-d2l-discussions-online-webinar-25-pgus-2/
CATEGORIES:D2L
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SUMMARY:Microsoft 365 Refresher for SSC Faculty and Staff (Outlook\, Teams and OneDrive) (Online Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Ready for a Microsoft 365 refresher? Join us for an updated training session designed to help SSC faculty and staff make the most of the tools you use every day.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll cover the latest features and best practices for Outlook\, Teams\, and OneDrive\, including how to manage email and calendars more efficiently\, collaborate in real time\, and stay organized across devices. You’ll learn tips for using Teams as your central hub for communication and meetings\, as well as how OneDrive and cloud storage can simplify file access\, sharing\, and version control.  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to brush up on the basics or discover new capabilities\, this session will help you work smarter and stay connected in today’s Microsoft 365 environment.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/microsoft-365-refresher-for-ssc-faculty-and-state-outlook-teams-and-onedrive-online-webinar/
CATEGORIES:D2L
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SUMMARY:SSC Federal Accessibility Training for Staff and Faculty (Online Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Beginning April 24\, 2026\, a new federal accessibility mandate requires that all state and local government digital content  (including websites\, mobile apps\, PDFs\, documents\, emails\, slide decks\, forms\, videos\, and online services) must fully comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. This requirement applies to South Suburban College. To help the campus prepare\, the SSC Accessibility Taskforce has requested that the Teaching and Learning Center provide basic training.    \n\n\n\nThis hands‑on session will introduce faculty and staff to the built‑in accessibility features within Microsoft Office\, including Word\, PowerPoint\, Excel\, and Outlook\, to ensure that documents\, presentations\, and communication are accessible to all learners and colleagues.  \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, we’ll dig into the nuts and bolts of making instructional material accessible as well.  You’ll learn how to apply universal design for learning (UDL) principles to your writing\, documents and media\, along with showcasing tools available to help you make that possible.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event  \n\n\n\nInterested in learning more about the federal accessibility mandate? Check out these great articles from WCET or the U.S. Department of Justice:  \n\n\n\nFact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments  \n\n\n\nMeeting the Looming Web Accessibility Regulations: The Time to Start Was Yesterday  
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/ssc-federal-accessibility-training-for-staff-and-faculty-online-webinar-3/
CATEGORIES:D2L,Internal SSC Training
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SUMMARY:SSC Federal Accessibility Training for Staff and Faculty (Online Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Beginning April 24\, 2026\, a new federal accessibility mandate requires that all state and local government digital content  (including websites\, mobile apps\, PDFs\, documents\, emails\, slide decks\, forms\, videos\, and online services) must fully comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. This requirement applies to South Suburban College. To help the campus prepare\, the SSC Accessibility Taskforce has requested that the Teaching and Learning Center provide basic training.    \n\n\n\nThis hands‑on session will introduce faculty and staff to the built‑in accessibility features within Microsoft Office\, including Word\, PowerPoint\, Excel\, and Outlook\, to ensure that documents\, presentations\, and communication are accessible to all learners and colleagues.  \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, we’ll dig into the nuts and bolts of making instructional material accessible as well.  You’ll learn how to apply universal design for learning (UDL) principles to your writing\, documents and media\, along with showcasing tools available to help you make that possible.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event  \n\n\n\nInterested in learning more about the federal accessibility mandate? Check out these great articles from WCET or the U.S. Department of Justice:  \n\n\n\nFact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments  \n\n\n\nMeeting the Looming Web Accessibility Regulations: The Time to Start Was Yesterday  
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/ssc-federal-accessibility-training-for-staff-and-faculty-online-webinar-4/
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SUMMARY:D2L:  Course Design Best Practice for Higher Education (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to align learning objectives with assessment methods  \n\n\n\nStrategies for creating dynamic and inclusive learning environments  \n\n\n\nInsights into the latest trends and tools in course design   \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event \n\n\n\nSpecial Note – this event is hosted by D2L.  When registering\, please use your SSC email address.
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/d2l-course-design-best-practice-for-higher-education-vendor-webinar/
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SUMMARY:SSC Federal Accessibility Training for Staff and Faculty (Online Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Beginning April 24\, 2026\, a new federal accessibility mandate requires that all state and local government digital content  (including websites\, mobile apps\, PDFs\, documents\, emails\, slide decks\, forms\, videos\, and online services) must fully comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. This requirement applies to South Suburban College. To help the campus prepare\, the SSC Accessibility Taskforce has requested that the Teaching and Learning Center provide basic training.    \n\n\n\nThis hands‑on session will introduce faculty and staff to the built‑in accessibility features within Microsoft Office\, including Word\, PowerPoint\, Excel\, and Outlook\, to ensure that documents\, presentations\, and communication are accessible to all learners and colleagues.  \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, we’ll dig into the nuts and bolts of making instructional material accessible as well.  You’ll learn how to apply universal design for learning (UDL) principles to your writing\, documents and media\, along with showcasing tools available to help you make that possible.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event  \n\n\n\nInterested in learning more about the federal accessibility mandate? Check out these great articles from WCET or the U.S. Department of Justice:  \n\n\n\nFact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments  \n\n\n\nMeeting the Looming Web Accessibility Regulations: The Time to Start Was Yesterday  
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/ssc-federal-accessibility-training-for-staff-and-faculty-online-webinar-5/
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SUMMARY:SSC Federal Accessibility Training for Staff and Faculty (Online Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Beginning April 24\, 2026\, a new federal accessibility mandate requires that all state and local government digital content  (including websites\, mobile apps\, PDFs\, documents\, emails\, slide decks\, forms\, videos\, and online services) must fully comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. This requirement applies to South Suburban College. To help the campus prepare\, the SSC Accessibility Taskforce has requested that the Teaching and Learning Center provide basic training.    \n\n\n\nThis hands‑on session will introduce faculty and staff to the built‑in accessibility features within Microsoft Office\, including Word\, PowerPoint\, Excel\, and Outlook\, to ensure that documents\, presentations\, and communication are accessible to all learners and colleagues.  \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, we’ll dig into the nuts and bolts of making instructional material accessible as well.  You’ll learn how to apply universal design for learning (UDL) principles to your writing\, documents and media\, along with showcasing tools available to help you make that possible.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event  \n\n\n\nInterested in learning more about the federal accessibility mandate? Check out these great articles from WCET or the U.S. Department of Justice:  \n\n\n\nFact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments  \n\n\n\nMeeting the Looming Web Accessibility Regulations: The Time to Start Was Yesterday  
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/ssc-federal-accessibility-training-for-staff-and-faculty-online-webinar-6/
CATEGORIES:D2L,Internal SSC Training
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SUMMARY:SSC Federal Accessibility Training for Staff and Faculty (Online Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Beginning April 24\, 2026\, a new federal accessibility mandate requires that all state and local government digital content  (including websites\, mobile apps\, PDFs\, documents\, emails\, slide decks\, forms\, videos\, and online services) must fully comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. This requirement applies to South Suburban College. To help the campus prepare\, the SSC Accessibility Taskforce has requested that the Teaching and Learning Center provide basic training.    \n\n\n\nThis hands‑on session will introduce faculty and staff to the built‑in accessibility features within Microsoft Office\, including Word\, PowerPoint\, Excel\, and Outlook\, to ensure that documents\, presentations\, and communication are accessible to all learners and colleagues.  \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, we’ll dig into the nuts and bolts of making instructional material accessible as well.  You’ll learn how to apply universal design for learning (UDL) principles to your writing\, documents and media\, along with showcasing tools available to help you make that possible.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event  \n\n\n\nInterested in learning more about the federal accessibility mandate? Check out these great articles from WCET or the U.S. Department of Justice:  \n\n\n\nFact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments  \n\n\n\nMeeting the Looming Web Accessibility Regulations: The Time to Start Was Yesterday  
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/ssc-federal-accessibility-training-for-staff-and-faculty-online-webinar-7/
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