• Online Workshop: Design for All – Mastering Accessibility – Tools and Techniques (.25 PGU’s)

    D2L

    Join the Teaching and Learning Center for an interactive workshop focused on enhancing course accessibility through Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. Learn how to use Ally within D2L to convert content into alternative formats, interpret Ally’s accessibility reports, and improve your course materials for greater inclusivity. We’ll cover tools and techniques to enhance your […]

  • Online Workshop: D2L Media Library – Upload and/or Record Videos to Meet Accessibility Standards (.25 PGU’s)

    D2L

    This workshop session on the D2L Media Library will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively use this robust tool for managing audio and video content within their D2L courses.  This workshop will allow instructors to practice recording a short video and uploading a video file, then use the auto transcription feature. […]

  • Using D2L Gradebook for In-Person, Flex and Online Courses (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU)

    D2L

    If you are teaching a traditional in-person, flex and online course, students appreciate instructors using the D2L online Gradebook as it promotes:  Join the Teaching and Learning Center for this online webinar as we get instructors started using the D2L Gradebook.   Here’s what we play to cover:   Register for this Event

  • Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, OneDrive & Teams) (Online Webinar)

    D2L

    Join the Teaching and Learning Center as we showcase Office 365 – focusing on Outlook (email and calendar), OneDrive (cloud file storage and sharing), and Teams (similar to Zoom).    During this training we’ll showcase how to:  Advanced Teams: Would you like participants to register for your Teams Meeting?  We’ll demonstrate the webinar feature registration […]

  • D2L: Using Practice Quizzes to Prepare Students for Higher Stakes Assignments (Online webinar) (.25 PGU)

    D2L

    Join the Teaching and Learning Center for this online webinar as we do a deep dive into D2L Quizzes.  If you are an instructor that does not use online quizzes, consider using practice quizzes.  Studies show practice quizzes improve students' preparation for higher stakes assignments.   In this webinar, we’ll cover the following:  (source:  https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2017/06/07/study-skills.html)  Register […]

  • Engaging Students Through D2L Discussions (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU’s)

    D2L

    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 […]

  • D2L Basics and Simple Syllabus Refresher (Online Webinar)

    D2L

    Join the Teaching and Learning Center for this online webinar as we get instructors started using D2L.  We’ll demonstrate D2L navigation, how to add and organize content into modules, how to create assignments, basic gradebook functionality, and ways to communicate with your students.   In this webinar, we’ll cover the following:  Introducing the D2L Pulse App […]

  • Getting to Know the Services for Students with Disabilities Office (SSDO) (Online Webinar)

    D2L

    Instructors, what do you do when a student provides you with an accommodation password from the Services for Students with Disabilities office?   Join Davina Davis, Manager of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSDO), in partnership with the Teaching and Learning Center, as she walks you through the process.   This virtual workshop will cover the following […]

  • Regular and Substantive Interaction: New Guidelines from the Department of Education (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU)

    D2L

    In this session we will introduce the guidance from the Department of Education as it relates to defining Online Learning.  This revised guidance focuses on “Regular and Substantive Interaction” (RSI) as a way of distinguishing online courses from correspondence courses.  We will discuss how other institutions and accrediting bodies are interpreting this guidance and look […]

  • Using D2L Gradebook for In-Person, Flex and Online Courses (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU)

    D2L

    If you are teaching a traditional in-person, flex and online course, students appreciate instructors using the D2L online Gradebook as it promotes:  Join the Teaching and Learning Center for this online webinar as we get instructors started using the D2L Gradebook.   Here’s what we play to cover:   Register for this Event

  • D2L Intelligent Agents: Automate Communication with Students (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU)

    D2L

    An Intelligent Agent is a communication tool feature built-in to D2L that can assist instructors in monitoring student activity and automatically sending email reminders to students based on those activities.   For example, instructors can prepare an intelligent agent to automatically email students as follows:  Catch them early by notifying them of tutoring services available if […]

  • Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU’s)

    D2L

    Join the Teaching and Learning Center for an insightful one-hour webinar tailored specifically for instructors at South Suburban College interested in integrating artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT, into their course design and assignment processes. This session will explore how AI can enhance curriculum development and provide a unique perspective on the student experience when using ChatGPT.   […]