BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Teaching, Learning, & Technology Blog - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tl.ssc.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Teaching, Learning, & Technology Blog REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T220000 DTSTAMP:20260525T051525 CREATED:20260320T211630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T211631Z UID:10001176-1775034000-1775080800@tl.ssc.edu SUMMARY:Kahoot! 101: Getting Started (Vendor Webinar) DESCRIPTION:In this Kahoot! for Schools Webinar\, learn how to foster engagement with Kahoot! tools\, templates\, and features. Kahoot! experts will share strategies for building your first kahoot\, exploring ready-made content\, Kahoot! question formats\, reporting resources. Take away tips\, tricks\, and tools to bring powerful play to your classroom\, no matter what learning might look like! This webinar will last for approximately one-hour and will include a resource review\, live-demo\, and interactive Kahoot! game. \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event \n\n\n\nSpecial Note: If you need a Kahoot license\, please contact the Teaching and Learning Center at ssconline@ssc.edu. URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/kahoot-101-getting-started-vendor-webinar-7/ CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T051525 CREATED:20260320T201929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T201930Z UID:10001170-1775048400-1775052000@tl.ssc.edu SUMMARY:Chronicle of HE: The Next Evolution of Proactive Advising (Vendor Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Proactive advising\, which began in the 1970s as an early-intervention strategy to prevent academic struggles\, has evolved into a cornerstone of student success in higher education. \n\n\n\nPaired with today’s technological tools and advancements\, this type of advising has the potential to help keep students on track\, reduce inefficiencies such as pricey\, unnecessary credits\, and improve retention at a time when many institutions face financial strain. \n\n\n\nJoin The Chronicle on Wednesday\, April 1\, at 2 p.m. ET for a virtual forum on the future of proactive advising. Experts will discuss what we can learn from its history to understand where it’s headed\, and how it can pair with new technology to improve student outcomes. \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/chronicle-of-he-the-next-evolution-of-proactive-advising-vendor-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T051525 CREATED:20251204T211931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T213810Z UID:10001105-1775138400-1775142000@tl.ssc.edu SUMMARY:Copyleaks Training Session (Vendor Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Join Copyleaks Customer Success Manager\, Laina for a comprehensive training on how to utilize Copyleaks AI and Plagiarism Detection with your LMS integration! \n\n\n\nRegister for this event. URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/copyleaks-training-session-10/ CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T051525 CREATED:20260320T200926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T200927Z UID:10001169-1775484000-1775484000@tl.ssc.edu SUMMARY:Educause: Findings From the 2026 Student and Technology Survey Report (Vendor Webinar) DESCRIPTION:This webinar will highlight key findings from the 2026 EDUCAUSE Students and Technology Report and explore several areas that connect student expectations with institutional strategy: core technology and security services\, course experiences (including generative AI)\, workforce preparation\, and student support. We will also share recommendations to help institutions better understand student perspectives and strengthen student success\, career readiness\, and well-being. Across these areas\, the report reveals a consistent theme that we will explore during the session: students are adapting steadily as higher education and the broader technological landscape evolve. They bring practical expectations for how technology should support their learning\, approach AI thoughtfully\, prioritize work–life balance\, and remain generally confident about their careers—while also asking institutions for clearer guidance\, more consistent tools\, and fewer barriers to getting help and getting work done. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss strategies to support student work–life balance and improve access to support resources\n\n\n\n\n\nGain insights into key findings from The 2026 Students and Technology Report\n\n\n\n\n\nConsider student perspectives on course technologies and learning formats\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore how students are using generative AI in their coursework\, including key opportunities and challenges\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify student priorities for workforce preparation and confidence in career prospects\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event \n\n\n\nSpecial Note: SSC is a member of Educause\, so registration to this event is free. However\, you may need to create an account. Be sure to user your SSC email when creating the account. URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/educause-findings-from-the-2026-student-and-technology-survey-report-vendor-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T051525 CREATED:20260320T202302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T202303Z UID:10001171-1775566800-1775570400@tl.ssc.edu SUMMARY:Chronicle of HE: Community Colleges - Scaling Work-Force Innovation (Vendor Webinar) DESCRIPTION:For a long time\, community colleges have been on the forefront of innovation when it comes to developing programs that support the needs of local and regional employers. \n\n\n\nToday\, however\, these higher-ed institutions face a challenging environment: Shifts in the economy are becoming more unpredictable\, roles and functions in the job market are transforming more quickly\, and graduates are needing to acquire and develop new skills to better transition into a fluctuating work force. \n\n\n\nIn this upcoming virtual forum\, a panel of experts will discuss how community colleges are adapting to a new environment\, what promising work-force programs are being created\, and what it will take to scale those. We’ll highlight findings from a nationwide survey conducted by The Chronicle to understand where community-college leaders and administrators see opportunities. \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/chronicle-of-he-community-colleges-scaling-work-force-innovation-vendor-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T051525 CREATED:20260320T193748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T193759Z UID:10001165-1775732400-1775736000@tl.ssc.edu SUMMARY:Instructor Training for LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor: Prevent Cheating During Online Exams (Vendor Webinar) DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams in Blackboard\, Brightspace\, Canvas\, Moodle\, and Schoology. \n\n\n\nLockDown Browser is a custom browser that prevents digital cheating during an online exam. Respondus Monitor is a companion product for LockDown Browser that deters cheating when students take online exams in non- proctored environments. Students use their own computers with a standard webcam to record assessment sessions. \n\n\n\nThe training will cover: \n\n\n\n\nHow to use LockDown Browser to prevent digital cheating in proctored testing environments\n\n\n\nHow to use Respondus Monitor in non-proctored environments\, to protect exam integrity and confirm student identity\n\n\n\nThe student perspective using each application\n\n\n\nEfficient review of the assessment data collected\, including the Review Priority system\, timeline\, and milestone features\n\n\n\nBest practices and tips for success with both applications All attendees will receive a link to a recording after the session.\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this event URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/instructor-training-for-lockdown-browser-respondus-monitor-prevent-cheating-during-online-exams-vendor-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T051525 CREATED:20260320T193915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T193916Z UID:10001166-1776340800-1776344400@tl.ssc.edu SUMMARY:Instructor Training for LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor: Prevent Cheating During Online Exams (Vendor Webinar) DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams in Blackboard\, Brightspace\, Canvas\, Moodle\, and Schoology. \n\n\n\nLockDown Browser is a custom browser that prevents digital cheating during an online exam. Respondus Monitor is a companion product for LockDown Browser that deters cheating when students take online exams in non- proctored environments. Students use their own computers with a standard webcam to record assessment sessions. \n\n\n\nThe training will cover: \n\n\n\n\nHow to use LockDown Browser to prevent digital cheating in proctored testing environments\n\n\n\nHow to use Respondus Monitor in non-proctored environments\, to protect exam integrity and confirm student identity\n\n\n\nThe student perspective using each application\n\n\n\nEfficient review of the assessment data collected\, including the Review Priority system\, timeline\, and milestone features\n\n\n\nBest practices and tips for success with both applications All attendees will receive a link to a recording after the session.\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this event URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/instructor-training-for-lockdown-browser-respondus-monitor-prevent-cheating-during-online-exams-vendor-webinar-2/ CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T051525 CREATED:20251204T211414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T213801Z UID:10001100-1776769200-1776772800@tl.ssc.edu SUMMARY:Copyleaks Training Session (Vendor Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Join Copyleaks Customer Success Manager\, Laina for a comprehensive training on how to utilize Copyleaks AI and Plagiarism Detection with your LMS integration! \n\n\n\nRegister for this event. URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/copyleaks-training-session-5/ CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T051525 CREATED:20260320T194401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T194402Z UID:10001167-1776776400-1776780000@tl.ssc.edu SUMMARY:QM: Beyond Textbooks and Lecture Videos: Engaging Learners with Varied Content (Vendor Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Do textbooks and often lengthy lecture videos truly “work” for today’s learners? Break free from traditional content and discover alternatives that captivate learners and cultivate critical thinkers. Ensure your learners are not just passive recipients\, but active participants in their educational journey through seamlessly integrating engaging\, inclusive\, and interactive content into your curriculum. Plus\, gain insights on prepping your course for General Standard 4: Instructional Materials. \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event \n\n\n\nSpecial Note: SSC is a member of Quality Matters\, so registration to this event is free. However\, you may need to create an account. Be sure to user your SSC email when creating the account. URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/qm-beyond-textbooks-and-lecture-videos-engaging-learners-with-varied-content-vendor-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T051526 CREATED:20260219T214825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T214827Z UID:10001151-1777384800-1777388400@tl.ssc.edu SUMMARY:Essential Questions and Big Ideas: Anchoring Your Course Design (Vendor Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Learn how to frame instruction around essential questions and enduring understandings. This approach helps students connect learning to real-world applications and promotes deeper thinking. \n\n\n\nRegister for this event URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/essential-questions-and-big-ideas-anchoring-your-course-design-vendor-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T100000 DTSTAMP:20260525T051526 CREATED:20260320T211132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T211133Z UID:10001175-1777543200-1777543200@tl.ssc.edu SUMMARY:Elements of Quality Matters: Self-Paced Online Course (.25 PGU)  DESCRIPTION:This self-paced course is an addition to the internal Introduction of Quality Matters at SSC course and offers a deep dive into getting your course ready to meet Quality Matters standards.  Quality Matters (QM) is the global organization leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. It has advanced quality assurance practices in online teaching and learning for over a decade.  This course takes about 2 hours to complete.   \n\n\n\nLearn more about QM in this self-paced course\, including:  \n\n\n\n\nQM’s origin\, evolution\, and scope \n\n\n\n\n\nFactors that affect the quality of online learning \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat it takes for a course to be QM-Certified \n\n\n\n\n\nHow QM certifies online programs \n\n\n\n\n\nQM professional development and tools to support online teaching. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event \n\n\n\nReminder: Once completed\, remember to send the TLC (ssconline@ssc.edu) your certification of completion.   URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/elements-of-quality-matters-self-paced-online-course-25-pgu-2/ CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR