Online Workshop: D2L Media Library – Upload and/or Record Videos to Meet Accessibility Standards
2025-04-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
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. The video transcript that is generated can be downloaded by students as additional notes and study support. Providing transcriptions of audio and video is another great example of meeting accessibility standards for your students.

In addition, the training will explore advanced features of the D2L Media Library such as applying chapters to videos for better navigation, use the built-in video editing tools for minor adjustments, and record videos outside of specific D2L course for use across multiple course offerings. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the skills and confidence to effectively use the D2L Media Library to create dynamic, accessible, and efficient course content.

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Online Workshop: Design for All – Mastering Accessibility – Tools and Techniques
2025-04-09 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-04-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-28 15:00 - 16:30
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 scores, ensuring all students have equitable access to learning. This workshop session is ideal for instructors looking to improve the accessibility of their content and provide a more inclusive learning environment.

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In-Person Workshop: Design for All – Mastering Accessibility – Tools and Techniques
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-15 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-04-23 15:00 - 16:30
Registration: Since this is an in-person workshop, online registration is not available. Please email ssconline@ssc.edu to register.

Location: Teaching and Learning Center – Main Campus – Library – Room 1249

Please bring your own device: We will be doing hands-on activities, so bring your own laptop to follow along.

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 scores, ensuring all students have equitable access to learning. This workshop session is ideal for instructors looking to improve the accessibility of their content and provide a more inclusive learning environment.

In-Person Workshop: D2L Media Library – Upload and/or Record Videos to Meet Accessibility Standards
2025-04-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-23 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-29 12:00 - 13:00
Registration: Since this is an in-person workshop, online registration is not available. Please email ssconline@ssc.edu to register.

Location: Teaching and Learning Center – Main Campus – Library – Room 1249

Please bring your own device: We will be doing hands-on activities, so bring your own laptop to follow along.

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. The video transcript that is generated can be downloaded by students as additional notes and study support. Providing transcriptions of audio and video is another great example of meeting accessibility standards for your students.

In addition, the training will explore advanced features of the D2L Media Library such as applying chapters to videos for better navigation, use the built-in video editing tools for minor adjustments, and record videos outside of specific D2L course for use across multiple course offerings. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the skills and confidence to effectively use the D2L Media Library to create dynamic, accessible, and efficient course content.

Adjunct Faculty Micro-Credential Session: Using D2L Gradebook and Assignments for In-Person, Flex and Online Courses (Online Webinar)
2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:00
This webinar is part of the D2L Brightspace Basics Bootcamp Micro-Credential for Adjunct Instructors at South Suburban College. Webinar sessions are offered on Saturdays, but also offered during the working week. Adjunct Instructors are welcome to attend these sessions at a time and date convenient to them.

About the D2L Brightspace Basics Bootcamp Micro-Credential for Adjunct Instructors

Complete these three webinars presented by the Teaching and Learning Center before the end of the term to receive the certificate of completion and compensation:

D2L Basics Introduction

D2L Gradebook and Assignments

Using Practice Quizzes in D2L to Prepare Students for Higher Stakes Assignments

This session covers: Using D2L Gradebook and Assignments

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In-Person Workshop: Design for All – Mastering Accessibility – Tools and Technique
2025-04-29 10:00 - 11:30

Introduction to Teaching Best Practices (Online Webinar)
2025-04-29 16:00 - 17:00
Are you new to teaching at the college level and/or perhaps would like to pick up a few tips and tricks on teaching best practices? Join the Teaching and Learning Center as they provide helpful tidbits on communication with students, classroom management (in both face-to-face and virtual classroom settings) and discuss examples of designing content based on educational strategies.

We will conclude this session by introducing you to the new ION course entitled Welcome to Effective Teaching and Learning Strategies. This course is designed to take teaching best practices to the next step. Tuition for this 8-week, fully online ION course will be fully paid for by the college and will greatly enhance your teaching skills. A certification of completion will be granted, which you can provide to the Teaching and Learning Center to showcase your accomplishment.

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Online Webinar: D2L Media Library – Upload and/or Record Videos to Meet Accessibility Standards
2025-04-30 15:00 - 16:00
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/or uploading a video file, then use the auto transcription feature. The video transcript that is generated can be downloaded by students as additional notes and study support. Providing transcriptions of audio and video is another great example of meeting accessibility standards for your students.

In addition, the training will explore advanced features of the D2L Media Library such as applying chapters to videos for better navigation, use the built-in video editing tools for minor adjustments, and record videos outside of specific D2L course for use across multiple course offerings. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the skills and confidence to effectively use the D2L Media Library to create dynamic, accessible, and efficient course content.

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Rubrics: Use Pre-Designed Rubrics created by SSC Outcomes Committee or Create Your Own (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU)
2025-05-06 16:00 - 17:00
Rubrics in D2L are a great way to easily communicate assignment expectations to students for any type of course (traditional, hybrid or online). Rubrics in D2L also saves faculty time evaluating and grading while providing quality and objective feedback on student assignments.

In this webinar, we’ll cover the following:

Attaching a pre-designed SSC General Education Rubric created by SSC Outcomes Committee.

Creating your own rubric from scratch and attaching it to an assignment.

Using two different rubrics for one assignment.

Using a rubric directly within gradebook column (for assignments from publisher or observing-type assignments, such as presentations or participation).

Grading an assignment using a rubric and discover how students see their feedback.

Rubric Data: demonstrate ways for instructors to view rubric reporting within a course and the latest customized data dashboard available to instructors which show case the institutional general rubric data collected from the Outcomes Committee. Guage the overall rubric use, with the ability to sort by semester, department, and rubric criterion level.

Join the Teaching and Learning Center for this online webinar as we get instructors started using Rubrics in D2L.

Unable to attend? View recordings of this session at: https://tl.ssc.edu/rubrics-at-ssc-general-education-and-course-level/

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Bright Ideas: D2L Adoption Series - Creating Assignments and Discussions (Online Webinar)
2025-05-14 12:00 - 13:00
Save your seat for our “Bright Ideas” 💡 Webinar Series. Each webinar is 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of Q&A and networking. Take a deep dive with our Adoption Team into Brightspace tips and tricks for better digital learning experiences!

❓ What to Expect

📑 Learn how to create detailed and engaging Assignments and Discussions

🎉 Features to personalize and differentiate learning

📊 Tips to enhance your assessment skills

👩‍🏫 Ideal for faculty and instructional designers

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Please Note: In order to register, you may have to create an account with the D2L Community. Remember to use your SSC email when creating the account.

Bright Ideas: D2L Adoption Webinar Series for Upskilling - Accessibility for Professional Learners (Online Webinar)
2025-05-15 10:30 - 11:30
Save your seat in our “Bright Ideas” 💡 Webinar Series. Each webinar is 20 minutes followed by 10 minutes of Q&A. Take a deep dive with our Adoption Team into Brightspace tips and tricks for better professional learning experiences!

❓ What to Expect

⭐ Create an inclusive and accessible training environment so all learners succeed

🌎 Best practices for designing content that meets diverse needs

📋 Ensure compliance with accessibility standards

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Please Note: In order to register, you may have to create an account with the D2L Community. Remember to use your SSC email when creating the account.

D2L: Ask Any Questions (Online Webinar)
2025-06-03 10:00 - 11:00
You bring the agenda. Ask your Brightspace D2L questions about teaching, course building, training, supporting or administering in our open question and answer session.

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D2L: Q&A
2025-07-02 10:00 - 11:00

D2L Basics and Simple Syllabus Refresher (Online Webinar)
2025-08-12 14:00 - 15:00
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:

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.).

Introducing the D2L Pulse App and easy notifications to students (sort of like text messaging to mobile phones).

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D2L Basics and Simple Syllabus Refresher (Online Webinar)
2025-08-13 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:00
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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Promethean ActivPanel Display Refresher (Hands-on Training in Room 3127)
2025-08-15 13:30 - 14:00
Some SSC classrooms are equipped with a Promethean ActivPanel as a display. Join the Teaching and Learning Center for this hands-on training where we will demonstrate the technical aspects of using the Promethean ActivPanel in the classroom.

In this live training, we’ll cover:

Navigating the center console, unified menu and touch screen.

Locating and launching applications that are pre-installed.

Allowing students to share their devices with you and other students by initiating a 6-digit sharing code.

Utilizing engaging lessons and activities pre-built into the Promethean ActivPanel that include annotation, capture app, spinner, timer, whiteboard, along with access to internet via Chrome, just to name a few.

Save content altered on the Promethean ActivPanel to USB drive.

Import existing resources, such as PDF’s, images and Powerpoints and/or connecting to your D2L course to access your course content.

Due to limited seating, please register by emailing: ssconline@ssc.edu. You will receive an email confirmation.

This hands-on training will be held in room 3127.

Flex Course Delivery Training (Hands-on Training in Room 3127)
2025-08-15 14:00 - 14:30
Many courses at SSC are considered flex delivery courses. Flex delivery refers to students choosing to attend a course in-person in a physical classroom or virtually using the virtual classroom option in D2L. It’s their choice and they can switch up which way they want to attend each week.

However, instructors are always in the physical classroom. That means, instructors must set up their class to be delivered in both formats. This includes using the classroom equipment and the virtual classroom tool in D2L for those virtual students.

Join the Teaching and Learning Center for this hands-on training where we will demonstrate the technical aspects of running and managing a flex delivery classroom.

In this live training, we’ll cover:

Within the classroom, logging into the computer and turning on the front and back projectors.

Scheduling virtual classroom sessions for all your class times for the term.

Launching a virtual classroom meeting, selecting the classroom camera and microphone and discovering ways to verify your settings.

Using the camera remote so that virtual students have an equal experience to that of the in-person students.

Best practices of using the virtual classroom tools will also be discussed which include sharing your in-class screen so that virtual students can see clearly, using the large gallery view so you can see all your virtual students, recording your meetings so that all students can view later…and much more.

Due to limited seating, please register by emailing: ssconline@ssc.edu. You will receive an email confirmation.

This hands-on training will be held in room 3127.

Online Workshop: Design for All – Mastering Accessibility – Tools and Techniques (.25 PGU's)
2025-08-26 15:00 - 16:00

Online Workshop: D2L Media Library – Upload and/or Record Videos to Meet Accessibility Standards (.25 PGU's)
2025-08-26 16:00 - 17:00

Using D2L Gradebook for In-Person, Flex and Online Courses (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU)
2025-08-28 13:00 - 14:00
If you are teaching a traditional in-person, flex and online course, students appreciate instructors using the D2L online Gradebook as it promotes:

Faster Midterm, Final and Attendance grade submission from D2L and export to the official Student Information System (Colleague) grade the submitted assignment and scores automatically sync to the D2L Gradebook.

Transparency, Accountability and Timely Feedback (24/7 access to real-time grade totals. Students know where they stand throughout the term.)

Encourages Communication Opportunities (students asking about how to improve grades)

Reduction of Errors (automatically calculates total column)

Promotes Accessibility Accommodations (students can access with screen readers)

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:

Demonstrate how assignments, quizzes and discussion forums sync to the Gradebook.

Manually creating Gradebook columns and how to simply enter grades.

Best practices of exporting Attendance, Midterm and Final Grades to the SIS (Student Information System).

If weighing grades, set up categories and apply to the Gradebook columns.

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