Teaching, Learning, & Technology Blog

D2L Basics and Simple Syllabus Refresher (Online Webinar)
2026-01-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
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 and easy notifications to students (sort of like text messaging to mobile phones).

Where to locate your Syllabus and update – using Simple Syllabus

Creating weekly modules and posting a variety of content into those modules (powerpoints, pdf’s, videos, etc.).

Creating assignments (discussion forum, written assignment, online practice quiz) and passing the score to the D2L gradebook.

Basic grading functionality and submitting attendance, midterm and final grades to the student information system.

Various ways to communicate with your students (announcement, emails, students who missed assignments, etc.).

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Personalize and Engage: Using Brightspace Tools to Support Every Learner (Vendor Webinar)
2026-02-11 08:00 - 17:00
Discover how to create a more engaging and inclusive learning environment by tailoring course experiences to meet the diverse needs of your students. In this session, you’ll learn how to automate personalized communication and reminders, recognize and motivate student achievements, customize access to course content, and provide targeted support for learners with different needs.

Gain practical strategies to boost student motivation and success while keeping your course organized and efficient. Whether your goal is to increase engagement or offer flexible learning pathways, this webinar will equip you with actionable insights to make your Brightspace course truly student-centered.

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D2L: Practical AI for Higher Ed: Designing, Assessing and Innovating (Vendor Webinar)
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00
Join us  for a dynamic, hands-on session exploring real strategies for using AI to enhance teaching and learning.  We’ll walk through how to build custom GPTs, create immersive scenario-based learning, and reimagine assessment for an AI-driven era. You’ll also get a preview of what’s next in AI and how your institution can stay ahead of the curve.

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Special Note – this event is hosted by D2L. When registering, please use your SSC email address.

D2L: Increasing Learner Accountability with Class Progress & Completion Tracking (Vendor Webinar)
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:00
Learn how to use Class Progress and Completion Tracking to monitor engagement and identify challenges early

Explore key data points that help you understand learner behavior and support timely interventions

Discover strategies to communicate progress updates and guide learners toward increased accountability

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Special Note – this event is hosted by D2L. When registering, please use your SSC email address.

D2L: Ensuring Academic Integrity in the Age of AI: How to Assess Real Skills in a New Educational Era (Vendor Webinar)
2026-04-08 12:00 - 13:00
Learn how to design authentic, video-based assignments that promote real-time explanation and critical thinking

Explore forward-looking assessment strategies that reduce reliance on easily AI-generated work

See how AI-driven feedback can provide timely, consistent support without increasing instructor workload

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Special Note – this event is hosted by D2L. When registering, please use your SSC email address.

D2L: Course Design Best Practice for Higher Education (Vendor Webinar)
2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:00
Learn how to align learning objectives with assessment methods

Strategies for creating dynamic and inclusive learning environments

Insights into the latest trends and tools in course design

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Special Note – this event is hosted by D2L. When registering, please use your SSC email address.
