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SUMMARY:Performance Excellence in Quality Assurance for Online Student Success (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Alamo Colleges Online has undertaken significant efforts to ensure quality in online course design. This proposal highlights our initiatives over the past four years\, including faculty training\, course certifications\, district policy updates and enhancements\, and the implementation of AI technology to enhance efficiency. Attendees will learn about our strategies\, the importance of faculty engagement\, and the innovative use of AI to scale our quality assurance processes. \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event \n\n\n\nSpecial Note – SSC is a member of Quality Matters\, so this webinar is free.  If asked to create an account\, please use your SSC email address to register
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/performance-excellence-in-quality-assurance-for-online-student-success-vendor-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Discovery Showcase: Real-World Biology for Non-Majors (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Are students nervous to take your Non-Majors Biology course? Do they think science is hard or feel they aren’t good at it? \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Melanie Peffer\, author of “Biology for Life\,” for an interactive webinar to help students break this mindset. \n\n\n\nFrom failing her first college biology class to making it as a university biology professor and scientist\, Dr. Peffer’s journey is a powerful testament to the impact of relevance\, curiosity and connection in the classroom. Discover how “Biology for Life” can help students see biology everywhere\, and why that can transform how they learn. \n\n\n\nGain strategies to help students overcome fear and disengagement by making biology more approachable. Shift the “I’m not good at science” outlook through real-world examples. Discover how to turn biology from intimidating to inspiring — and leave with ideas you can apply immediately. \n\n\n\nThis session is part of our Discovery Showcase Series\, led by Cengage authors to drive innovation and personalized learning. \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/discovery-showcase-real-world-biology-for-non-majors-vendor-webinar/
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SUMMARY:AI in Higher Ed: Stop Asking “If”\, Start Asking “How” (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The question isn’t whether you need AI; it’s how to make it work for your institution. From hype to implementation\, this session explores what works\, what doesn’t and why. We’ll cut through the noise to show how AI can strengthen student success\, streamline IT and digital operations\, and enhance overall institutional effectiveness.  \n\n\n\nYou’ll hear how Carnegie Mellon University has turned AI into a strategic advantage for staff efficiency\, student experience and long-term impact\, and learn how your campus can do the same. \n\n\n\nWhat participants will gain: \n\n\n\n\nA clear understanding of AI’s strategic role across the student lifecycle\n\n\n\nGuidance on distinguishing between hype and practical implementation\n\n\n\nA checklist for evaluating vendors and assessing campus readiness\n\n\n\nInsight into how leading institutions like Carnegie Mellon are driving measurable results\n\n\n\n\nCan’t attend the webinar? You should still register — all registrants\, including attendees and absentees\, will receive a recording of the webinar and a copy of the presentation slides.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/ai-in-higher-ed-stop-asking-if-start-asking-how-vendor-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Training Authentically Skilled Graduates in the Age of Generative AI (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:For colleges and universities\, the promise and peril of GenAI has given way to an evolving set of expectations\, practices and problems that individual instructors must daily confront. And while this new classroom reality is complex\, there are already instances of GenAI enhancing learning and teaching—especially where openness and a willingness to adapt are present.  \n\n\n\nThis webcast\, inspired by Inside Higher Ed’s recent special report of the same name\, explores GenAI’s potential to enhance learning\, as well as the very real risks it poses to the fundamental mission of higher education\, the production of authentically skilled and credible graduates.  \n\n\n\nThrough research\, expert insights and a series of institutional case studies\, we’ll dive deeper into what practitioners and leaders can do to support students and faculty using GenAI in service of higher education’s highest goal: promoting and certifying real learning.  \n\n\n\nThe webcast will cover the following: \n\n\n\n\nHow to balance academic innovation with integrity\, including implications for assessment \n\n\n\nBuilding institutional trust around generative AI \n\n\n\nFaculty- and institutional-level approaches to using generative AI for real learning \n\n\n\nWhat it means to be an authentically skilled graduate today—including how colleges can ensure students continue to develop durable\, human-centered skills\n\n\n\n\nCan’t attend the webcast? You should still register — all registrants\, including attendees and absentees\, will receive a recording of the webcast and a copy of the presentation slides.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/training-authentically-skilled-graduates-in-the-age-of-generative-ai-vendor-webinar/
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SUMMARY:From Policy to Practice: Navigating the New Federal Digital Accessibility Rules for Higher Education (OLC free Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:In April 2024\, the U.S. Department of Justice issued new regulations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that set enforceable standards for digital accessibility. With a compliance deadline of April 24\, 2026\, public colleges\, universities\, and other state and local education systems must act now to ensure their websites\, mobile apps\, course content\, and digital platforms meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will break down what these regulations mean for higher education\, why they matter\, and the concrete steps your institution should take to prepare. We’ll explore the unique challenges colleges and universities face—including legacy course content\, decentralized content creation\, and limited accessibility expertise—and share practical strategies to build a sustainable culture of digital inclusion. \n\n\n\nIntended Audience:  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an administrator\, instructional designer\, faculty member\, or IT leader\, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to move your campus toward compliance—and toward a more inclusive digital learning environment. \n\n\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify resources to help your institution prepare before the 2026 deadline\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognize the full scope of required compliance\, including websites\, mobile apps\, course materials\, and student service portals\n\n\n\n\n\nDetermine key steps your institution should take to comply with the new ADA Title II digital accessibility regulations\, including auditing\, planning\, training\, remediation\, and continuous improvement\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Webinar
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/from-policy-to-practice-navigating-the-new-federal-digital-accessibility-rules-for-higher-education-olc-free-webinar/
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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
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/kahoot-101-getting-started-vendor-webinar-3/
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SUMMARY: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/lockdown-browser-respondus-monitor-prevent-cheating-during-online-exams-vendor-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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SUMMARY:ION Courses Begin
DESCRIPTION:The Teaching and Learning Center continues to offer the opportunity for instructors to take courses from the Illinois Online Network\, a subsidiary of the University of Illinois.  Courses begin October 13\, 2025 with a registration deadline of October 13\, 2025.     \n\n\n\nStep 1: Decide what course you plan to take.  For full course descriptions\, visit https://www.uis.edu/cape/professional-development/ion/course-catalog-registration  \n\n\n\nStep 2: Get Approval from SSC.  If you are interested in registering\, please complete our TLC application to get started – https://forms.office.com/r/axmQgDiETK (your login for this form is your SSC email address and regular network password).  If you are approved\, SSC will cover the cost of your registration.     \n\n\n\nOnce you are approved\, you will receive a code to use at registration in Step 3.  Using this code allows you to register with SSC paying for the registration.    \n\n\n\nStep 3: Register for the Ion Course.  Visit: https://www.uis.edu/cape/professional-development/ion/course-schedule-important-dates#calendar  \n\n\n\nOn this page you have two options:    \n\n\n\n\nAlready have an ION Account? If you already have set up an ION account\, visit the Continuing and Professional Education self-service portal.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t have an ION Account? Follow the directions to create an account\, then proceed to the Continuing and Professional Education self-service portal.  \n\n\n\n\nRemember: Use the Code provided in Step 2 during registration.  This means that SSC will pay for the course on the instructors’ behalf. 
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/ion-courses-begin-2/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T080000
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SUMMARY:Reminder:  Register for ION courses that start 10/13/2025
DESCRIPTION:The Teaching and Learning Center is continuing to offer the opportunity for instructors to take courses from the Illinois Online Network\, a subsidiary of the University of Illinois.  Courses begin October 13\, 2025 with a registration deadline of October 13\, 2025.     \n\n\n\nStep 1: Decide what course you plan to take.  For full course descriptions\, visit https://www.uis.edu/cape/professional-development/ion/course-catalog-registration  \n\n\n\nStep 2: Get Approval from SSC.  If you are interested in registering\, please complete our TLC application to get started – https://forms.office.com/r/axmQgDiETK (your login for this form is your SSC email address and regular network password).  If you are approved\, SSC will cover the cost of your registration.     \n\n\n\nOnce you are approved\, you will receive a code to use at registration in Step 3.  Using this code allows you to register with SSC paying for the registration.    \n\n\n\nStep 3: Register for the Ion Course.  Visit: https://www.uis.edu/cape/professional-development/ion/course-schedule-important-dates#calendar  \n\n\n\nOn this page you have two options:    \n\n\n\n\nAlready have an ION Account? If you already have set up an ION account\, visit the Continuing and Professional Education self-service portal.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t have an ION Account? Follow the directions to create an account\, then proceed to the Continuing and Professional Education self-service portal.  \n\n\n\n\nRemember: Use the Code provided in Step 2 during registration.  This means that SSC will pay for the course on the instructors’ behalf. 
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/reminder-register-for-ion-courses-that-start-10-13-2025/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T220000
DTSTAMP:20260624T102433
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SUMMARY:Kahoot 101: Getting Started (Vendor Webinar) 
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Kahoot! 101: Getting Started 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
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/kahoot-101-getting-started-vendor-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T102433
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SUMMARY:Reminder:  Register for ION Courses that start on 10/13/2025
DESCRIPTION:We are continuing to offer the opportunity for instructors to take courses from the Illinois Online Network\, a subsidiary of the University of Illinois.  Courses begin October 13\, 2025 with a registration deadline of October 13\, 2025.     \n\n\n\nStep 1: Decide what course you plan to take.  For full course descriptions\, visit https://www.uis.edu/cape/professional-development/ion/course-catalog-registration  \n\n\n\nStep 2: Get Approval from SSC.  If you are interested in registering\, please complete our TLC application to get started – https://forms.office.com/r/axmQgDiETK (your login for this form is your SSC email address and regular network password).  If you are approved\, SSC will cover the cost of your registration.     \n\n\n\nOnce you are approved\, you will receive a code to use at registration in Step 3.  Using this code allows you to register with SSC paying for the registration.    \n\n\n\nStep 3: Register for the Ion Course.  Visit: https://www.uis.edu/cape/professional-development/ion/course-schedule-important-dates#calendar  \n\n\n\nOn this page you have two options:    \n\n\n\n\nAlready have an ION Account? If you already have set up an ION account\, visit the Continuing and Professional Education self-service portal.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t have an ION Account? Follow the directions to create an account\, then proceed to the Continuing and Professional Education self-service portal.  \n\n\n\n\nRemember: Use the Code provided in Step 2 during registration.  This means that SSC will pay for the course on the instructors’ behalf. 
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/reminder-register-for-ion-courses-that-start-on-10-13-2025/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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SUMMARY:Promethean ActivPanel – Discover Other Creative Usages (Self-Paced Online Course) 
DESCRIPTION:Are you teaching a course at SSC and your classroom has the Promethean ActivPanel Board?  Are you looking for some exciting ways to increase engagement for your students.  Sign up for this 30-minute\, online self-paced course demonstrating various scenarios that you can use in your physical classroom:   \n\n\n\n\nScenario #1: Covers how to turn your existing resources into engaging lessons\, mark up the content\, export as a pdf.  You can then post this pdf to D2L.  \n\n\n\n\n\nScenario #2: Build lessons using the built-in templates. The Promethean ActivPanel board has several templates that instructors can easily find under the insert image option.  These templates include a Periodic Table\, Mindmaps\, Fraction Equivalence Strip\, T-Chart\, Circle Fraction\, Geoboards\, just to name a few. \n\n\n\n\n\nScenario #3: Multi-User Races.  Use the built-in timer and alphabet spinner to have two students race to brainstorm words or ideas.  \n\n\n\n\n\nScenario #4: Rub and Reveal.  Upload any image and label certain areas of the image.  An example is parts of the human brain.  Create a white shape to cover the labels.  As you teach\, reveal the labels by simply erasing the white shape that covered the labels.  \n\n\n\n\n\nScenario #4: Build a Story. Upload several images or open up Chromium to capture images from the internet.  Showcase those images on the whiteboard. Use the spinner with creative words.  Have students build a story based on the images and the words the spinner landed upon.  \n\n\n\n\n\nScenario #5: Science Lab. Upload scientific images and have students come up to the board circle certain parts based on your question you ask in class.   \n\n\n\n\n\nScenario #6: Guess Who. Upload a certain image and have students guess who it is by sliding the revealing answer.  \n\n\n\n\n\nScenario #7: Scavenger Hunt. Use the spinner tool to add certain words.  After the spinner lands on certain words\, have the students search the internet for images on a laptop they are using in class. Have students share their screens with the Promethean screen sharing tool to share their findings. \n\n\n\n\n\nScenario #8: Hundreds Plus.  Select the Hundreds Plus template (part of the many templates preloaded).   Enable multi-user mode.  Add the timer and spinner to have students circle values. Clear all annotations to begin the process with new values from the spinner tool.  \n\n\n\n\nTo learn about these teaching scenarios that are easy to set up on the Promethean ActivPanel\, sign up for this course.  Note: You must create a user account with Promethean to sign up for this free course.   \n\n\n\nTo register\, visit:  https://learn.prometheanworld.com/courses/introduction-to-activinspire/#tab-course-section__overview \n\n\n\nHave you created interesting ways of using the Promethean ActivPanel Board?  If so\, let the Teaching and Learning Center know by emailing ssconline@ssc.edu.  We would love to showcase examples of how other instructors are using this technology.  \n\n\n\nNeed assistance setting up any of these creative ideas?  Let the Teaching and Learning know (ssconline@ssc.edu) and we can brainstorm ways to make it work.  
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/promethean-activpanel-discover-other-creative-usages-self-paced-online-course-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T150000
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SUMMARY:Accessibility Conference: Win with Metrics:  How to Track and Show the Value of your Program (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Web Accessibility in Mind Conference is presented by WebAIM in partnership with Pope Tech and is free to attend. \n\n\n\nThis virtual conference will provide conference participants with content that will help them mature their practice in digital accessibility. Our goals include: \n\n\n\nBring together a cross section of public and private sector technology professionals from organizations large and small. \n\n\n\nProvide a diverse range of perspectives from a diverse group of speakers. \n\n\n\nShare solutions to accessibility challenges. \n\n\n\nGive advice and guidance that helps our participants to actively contribute to providing more accessible digital spaces. \n\n\n\nRegister for this event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/accessibility-conference-win-with-metrics-how-to-track-and-show-the-value-of-your-program-vendor-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T143000
DTSTAMP:20260624T102433
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SUMMARY:Accessibility Conference: Practicing Accessibility Research with Confidence (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Web Accessibility in Mind Conference is presented by WebAIM in partnership with Pope Tech and is free to attend. \n\n\n\nThis virtual conference will provide conference participants with content that will help them mature their practice in digital accessibility. Our goals include: \n\n\n\nBring together a cross section of public and private sector technology professionals from organizations large and small. \n\n\n\nProvide a diverse range of perspectives from a diverse group of speakers. \n\n\n\nShare solutions to accessibility challenges. \n\n\n\nGive advice and guidance that helps our participants to actively contribute to providing more accessible digital spaces. \n\n\n\nRegister for this event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/accessibility-conference-practicing-accessibility-research-with-confidence-vendor-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T123000
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SUMMARY:Accessibility Conference: Never Delegate Understanding:  Foundations of Digital Accessibility (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Web Accessibility in Mind Conference is presented by WebAIM in partnership with Pope Tech and is free to attend. \n\n\n\nThis virtual conference will provide conference participants with content that will help them mature their practice in digital accessibility. Our goals include: \n\n\n\nBring together a cross section of public and private sector technology professionals from organizations large and small. \n\n\n\nProvide a diverse range of perspectives from a diverse group of speakers. \n\n\n\nShare solutions to accessibility challenges. \n\n\n\nGive advice and guidance that helps our participants to actively contribute to providing more accessible digital spaces. \n\n\n\nRegister for this event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/accessibility-conference-never-delegate-understanding-foundations-of-digital-accessibility-vendor-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T131500
DTSTAMP:20260624T102433
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UID:10001037-1758110400-1758114900@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:Accessibility Conference: AI and Alt Text (Webinar Vendor)
DESCRIPTION:The Web Accessibility in Mind Conference is presented by WebAIM in partnership with Pope Tech and is free to attend. \n\n\n\nThis virtual conference will provide conference participants with content that will help them mature their practice in digital accessibility. Our goals include: \n\n\n\nBring together a cross section of public and private sector technology professionals from organizations large and small. \n\n\n\nProvide a diverse range of perspectives from a diverse group of speakers. \n\n\n\nShare solutions to accessibility challenges. \n\n\n\nGive advice and guidance that helps our participants to actively contribute to providing more accessible digital spaces. \n\n\n\nRegister for this event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/accessibility-conference-ai-and-alt-text-webinar-vendor/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T102433
CREATED:20250730T152849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T152850Z
UID:10001036-1758034800-1758038400@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:Accessibility Conference: Actually\, Shifting Left: Technical Accessibility for Designers (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Web Accessibility in Mind Conference is presented by WebAIM in partnership with Pope Tech and is free to attend. \n\n\n\nThis virtual conference will provide conference participants with content that will help them mature their practice in digital accessibility. Our goals include: \n\n\n\nBring together a cross section of public and private sector technology professionals from organizations large and small. \n\n\n\nProvide a diverse range of perspectives from a diverse group of speakers. \n\n\n\nShare solutions to accessibility challenges. \n\n\n\nGive advice and guidance that helps our participants to actively contribute to providing more accessible digital spaces. \n\n\n\nRegister for this event \n\n\n\n\nhttps://conference.webaim.org
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/accessibility-conference-actually-shifting-left-technical-accessibility-for-designers-vendor-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T143000
DTSTAMP:20260624T102433
CREATED:20250730T152638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T152639Z
UID:10001035-1758030300-1758033000@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:Accessibility Conference:Creating Accessibility Documents and Slides:  Microsoft\, Google\, and Canva (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Web Accessibility in Mind Conference is presented by WebAIM in partnership with Pope Tech and is free to attend. \n\n\n\nThis virtual conference will provide conference participants with content that will help them mature their practice in digital accessibility. Our goals include: \n\n\n\nBring together a cross section of public and private sector technology professionals from organizations large and small. \n\n\n\nProvide a diverse range of perspectives from a diverse group of speakers. \n\n\n\nShare solutions to accessibility challenges. \n\n\n\nGive advice and guidance that helps our participants to actively contribute to providing more accessible digital spaces. \n\n\n\nRegister for this event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/accessibility-conferencecreating-accessibility-documents-and-slides-microsoft-google-and-canva-vendor-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T133000
DTSTAMP:20260624T102433
CREATED:20250730T152449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T152450Z
UID:10001034-1758025800-1758029400@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:Accessibility Conference: Understanding Burnout in Accessibility Work (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Web Accessibility in Mind Conference is presented by WebAIM in partnership with Pope Tech and is free to attend. \n\n\n\nThis virtual conference will provide conference participants with content that will help them mature their practice in digital accessibility. Our goals include: \n\n\n\nBring together a cross section of public and private sector technology professionals from organizations large and small. \n\n\n\nProvide a diverse range of perspectives from a diverse group of speakers. \n\n\n\nShare solutions to accessibility challenges. \n\n\n\nGive advice and guidance that helps our participants to actively contribute to providing more accessible digital spaces. \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/accessibility-conference-understanding-burnout-in-accessibility-work-vendor-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T121500
DTSTAMP:20260624T102433
CREATED:20250730T152250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T152253Z
UID:10001033-1758023100-1758024900@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:Accessbility Conference: A Tangled Web of ARIA (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Web Accessibility in Mind Conference is presented by WebAIM in partnership with Pope Tech and is free to attend. \n\n\n\nThis virtual conference will provide conference participants with content that will help them mature their practice in digital accessibility. Our goals include: \n\n\n\nBring together a cross section of public and private sector technology professionals from organizations large and small. \n\n\n\nProvide a diverse range of perspectives from a diverse group of speakers. \n\n\n\nShare solutions to accessibility challenges. \n\n\n\nGive advice and guidance that helps our participants to actively contribute to providing more accessible digital spaces. \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/accessbility-conference-a-tangled-web-of-aria-vendor-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T102433
CREATED:20250625T174259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T174300Z
UID:10001028-1757404800-1757437200@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\nTo Register:  https://www.canvas.net/browse/qm/courses/elements-of-quality-matters  \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/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T100000
DTSTAMP:20260624T102433
CREATED:20250625T175025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T175026Z
UID:10001029-1756890000-1756893600@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:Kahoot 101: Getting Started (Vendor Webinar) 
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Kahoot! 101: Getting Started 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
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/kahoot-101-getting-started-vendor-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T102433
CREATED:20250625T172244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T172937Z
UID:10001023-1755504000-1755536400@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:ION Courses Begin
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/ion-courses-begin/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260624T102433
CREATED:20250612T211259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T211301Z
UID:10000982-1755086400-1755090000@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:Building a Culture of Accessibility and Inclusion by Utilizing UDL in Online Course Design (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Annette Keca\, Online Instruction Specialist; Judith Keigher\, Online Instruction Specialist; Scott Thesen\, Online Instruction Specialist; and Nikki La Grone\, Director of the Center for Teaching & Learning from Governors State University \n\n\n\nAn ongoing effort of The Center for Teaching & Learning is to improve the quality of teaching at Governors State University. The primary goal of this initiative is to improve awareness of accessibility to reduce barriers that students may face in courses. The BCA Initiative seeks to resolve challenges with accessibility in online and hybrid courses at GSU. Further\, with a focus on Universal Design and QM Standard 8\, the initiative will benefit all students\, not just those with disabilities. \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event \n\n\n\nSpecial Note: SSC is a member of Quality Matters\, so this webinar is free. You may have to create a Quality Matters account to register. Remember\, to use your SSC email when creating an account.
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/building-a-culture-of-accessibility-and-inclusion-by-utilizing-udl-in-online-course-design-vendor-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T102433
CREATED:20250625T172152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T172915Z
UID:10001022-1754899200-1754931600@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:Reminder:  Register for ION courses that start on 8/18/2025
DESCRIPTION:The Teaching and Learning Center is continuing to offer the opportunity for instructors to take courses from the Illinois Online Network\, a subsidiary of the University of Illinois.  Courses begin August 18\, 2025 with a registration deadline of August 18\, 2025.     \n\n\n\nStep 1: Decide what course you plan to take.  For full course descriptions\, visit https://www.uis.edu/cape/professional-development/ion/course-catalog-registration  \n\n\n\nStep 2: Get Approval from SSC.  If you are interested in registering\, please complete our TLC application to get started – https://forms.office.com/r/axmQgDiETK (your login for this form is your SSC email address and regular network password).  If you are approved\, SSC will cover the cost of your registration.     \n\n\n\nOnce you are approved\, you will receive a code to use at registration in Step 3.  Using this code allows you to register with SSC paying for the registration.    \n\n\n\nStep 3: Register for the Ion Course.  Visit: https://www.uis.edu/cape/professional-development/ion/course-schedule-important-dates#calendar  \n\n\n\nOn this page you have two options:    \n\n\n\n\nAlready have an ION Account? If you already have set up an ION account\, visit the Continuing and Professional Education self-service portal.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t have an ION Account? Follow the directions to create an account\, then proceed to the Continuing and Professional Education self-service portal.  \n\n\n\n\nRemember: Use the Code provided in Step 2 during registration.  This means that SSC will pay for the course on the instructors’ behalf. 
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/reminder-register-for-ion-courses-that-start-on-8-18-2025-2/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T140000
DTSTAMP:20260624T102433
CREATED:20250612T212135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T220821Z
UID:10000985-1754398800-1754402400@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests (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. LockDown 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. The training will cover: – How to use LockDown Browser to prevent digital cheating in proctored testing environments – How to use Respondus Monitor in non-proctored environments\, to protect exam integrity and confirm student identity – The student perspective using each application – Efficient review of the assessment data collected\, including the Review Priority system\, timeline\, and milestone features – Best practices and tips for success with both applications All attendees will receive a link to a recording after the session. \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/lockdown-browser-and-respondus-monitor-protect-the-integrity-of-online-tests-vendor-webinar-6/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260624T102433
CREATED:20250612T213414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T213415Z
UID:10000989-1754391600-1754395200@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:OLCL Engaging Online & Hybrid Learners: Using Custom GPTs to Facilitate Interactive Learning Experiences (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:As online learning grows\, educators face the ongoing challenge of fostering interactive\, student-centered experiences\, particularly for asynchronous learners. This challenge becomes especially significant for what the presenter terms “Accidental Asynchronous Learners”—students who prefer synchronous learning but find themselves forced into asynchronous participation due to scheduling or situational constraints. These students often struggle with high transactional distance\, a concept defined by Michael Moore (1997)\, which refers to the psychological and communication gaps that can arise in distance education. In asynchronous learning\, where there is often less interpersonal dialogue and higher course structure\, students with low learner autonomy (i.e.\, those less adept at self-directed learning) can feel isolated and unsupported. \n\n\n\nIn the face of these challenges\, Generative AI (GenAI) tools\, particularly those based on GPT models\, present a potential solution. These tools offer opportunities for simulating interactive learning experiences\, providing Accidental Asynchronous Learners with much-needed dialogue and flexible learning activities. This webinar will explore the use of custom-built GPTs to support students who cannot engage in real-time interactions\, showcasing how these tools can foster deeper learning and greater engagement in asynchronous online environments. This session is designed to be dynamic\, engaging\, and exploratory. By positioning GenAI as a thinking partner rather than a thinking replacement\, we can help students develop the skills they need to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven world \n\n\n\nIntended Audience:  \n\n\n\nFaculty\, instructional designers\, technologists\, design thinkers \n\n\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the potential of GPTs to reduce transactional distance and increase engagement for asynchronous learners.\n\n\n\nGain hands-on experience with several custom GPTs designed to simulate interactions with instructors\, peers\, and content.\n\n\n\nExplore practical strategies for integrating GenAI tools into their own teaching practices\, with a focus on student-centered learning.\n\n\n\nReflect on the role of AI in future learning environments and consider how these tools can be used to foster critical thinking and autonomy among students.\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/olcl-engaging-online-hybrid-learners-using-custom-gpts-to-facilitate-interactive-learning-experiences-vendor-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T102433
CREATED:20250625T172030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T172846Z
UID:10001021-1754294400-1754326800@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:Reminder:  Register for ION Courses that start on 8/18/2025
DESCRIPTION:The Teaching and Learning Center is continuing to offer the opportunity for instructors to take courses from the Illinois Online Network\, a subsidiary of the University of Illinois.  Courses begin August 18\, 2025 with a registration deadline of August 18\, 2025.     \n\n\n\nStep 1: Decide what course you plan to take.  For full course descriptions\, visit https://www.uis.edu/cape/professional-development/ion/course-catalog-registration  \n\n\n\nStep 2: Get Approval from SSC.  If you are interested in registering\, please complete our TLC application to get started – https://forms.office.com/r/axmQgDiETK (your login for this form is your SSC email address and regular network password).  If you are approved\, SSC will cover the cost of your registration.     \n\n\n\nOnce you are approved\, you will receive a code to use at registration in Step 3.  Using this code allows you to register with SSC paying for the registration.    \n\n\n\nStep 3: Register for the Ion Course.  Visit: https://www.uis.edu/cape/professional-development/ion/course-schedule-important-dates#calendar  \n\n\n\nOn this page you have two options:    \n\n\n\n\nAlready have an ION Account? If you already have set up an ION account\, visit the Continuing and Professional Education self-service portal.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t have an ION Account? Follow the directions to create an account\, then proceed to the Continuing and Professional Education self-service portal.  \n\n\n\n\nRemember: Use the Code provided in Step 2 during registration.  This means that SSC will pay for the course on the instructors’ behalf. 
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/reminder-register-for-ion-courses-that-start-on-8-18-2025/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T140000
DTSTAMP:20260624T102433
CREATED:20250612T213035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T213035Z
UID:10000988-1753362000-1753365600@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:OLC: Stress-Free Course Policies: Supporting Student Learning & Easing Anxiety Without the Extra Work (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Today’s undergraduate students experience high levels of anxiety\, which can hinder their learning. Course policies grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles can help alleviate student anxiety by supporting both cognitive and emotional aspects of learning\, thus promoting learner agency. This webinar will present findings from several semesters of student surveys that indicate common stressors and reveal ways UDL-based course policies can decrease anxiety.  \n\n\n\nThe webinar will focus on two course policies that reduce stress for students while maintaining manageable workloads for instructors. The first policy addresses flexible late work submissions\, including examples\, implementation techniques\, and student feedback on specific policies. The presenter will also share data she’s collected where students report just having these policies available to them reduces their anxiety and the number of students who actually utilize late-work policies are far fewer than one might expect. The second policy covers the acceptance of multiple assignment formats (e.g.\, audio\, video\, written)\, offering practical strategies for grading efficiency. The session will conclude with reflections on survey feedback and actionable takeaways for creating low-stress\, anxiety-reducing classroom environments. \n\n\n\nIntended Audience:  \n\n\n\nFaculty\, instructional designers\, and student support personnel \n\n\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify key factors of how student anxiety can impact learning in undergraduate classrooms.\n\n\n\nApply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to course policy development. \n\n\n\nEvaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches to late work submissions\, with consideration for grading efficiency and instructor workload. \n\n\n\nEvaluate strategies for accepting multiple formats (audio\, video\, written\, etc.) for the same assignment\, with consideration for grading efficiency and instructor workload.\n\n\n\nDevelop course policies and strategies for creating anxiety-reducing classroom environments while increasing learner agency and maintaining similar instructor workload.\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/olc-stress-free-course-policies-supporting-student-learning-easing-anxiety-without-the-extra-work-vendor-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260624T102433
CREATED:20250612T211038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T211040Z
UID:10000981-1752667200-1752670800@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:Overcoming Academic Freedom Objections to QM (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Amy Heston\, Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Walsh University; Stephen Kaufman\, Senior Instructional DesignerStrategic Initiatives Coordinator at University of Akron; and Brenda Boyd\, Vice President of Quality Standards & Evaluation at Quality Matters \n\n\n\nFaculty resistance to using the QM Rubric is often framed in the context of “Academic Freedom” however\, the QM Rubric supports faculty choice and academic freedom. Join us for this interactive session that will give instructional designers techniques and tactics to overcome this common objection to using the QM Rubric. \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event \n\n\n\nSpecial Note:  SSC is a member of Quality Matters\, so this webinar is free.  You may have to create a Quality Matters account to register.  Remember\, to use your SSC email when creating an account.
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/overcoming-academic-freedom-objections-to-qm-vendor-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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