Promethean ActivPanel Display Refresher (Hands-on Training in Room 3127) 

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:  Due to limited seating, please register by emailing:  ssconline@ssc.edu.   You will receive […]

Introduction to Simple Syllabus (Online Webinar)

We are excited to announce the implementation of Simple Syllabus with Brightspace D2L effective for the Spring 2024 term. This means all instructors will be using Simple Syllabus instead of uploading a Microsoft Word version of their syllabus to their D2L course shell.  What is Simple Syllabus: Using Simple Syllabus means your syllabus will instead […]

Empowering Instructors Through Generative AI (ILCCO free virtual conference)

Nicolaas MatthijsSenior Vice President for Product ManagementAnthology Let’s explore how the transformative capabilities of generative AI will impact the educational landscape. How do we balance the ethical considerations and responsibilities when integrating AI into the educational ecosystem? We will look at different ways in which generative AI can help inspire educators and allow them tocreate […]

Everything, Everywhere: The Unprecedented Impact of Generative AI on Higher Education (ILCCO free virtual conference)

Nick Hryhorczuk, Academic Director of Online LearningMark Litwicki, English Faculty & Director, Teaching & Learning CenterMorton CollegeA global update on the state of Generative Artificial Intelligence and how it is impacting higher education today, with some conjecture about what the future may hold. In addition, we'll review ways that faculty in select disciplines are incorporating […]

Integrating AI into Writing Curriculum (ILCCO free virtual conference)

Anne HumphreyInstructor of EnglishMcHenry County CollegeAppropriate and effective use of AI has been abruptly included as a necessary instructional element in our writing courses and assignments. Indeed, AI is useful to students in most all courses and on most all assignments and is already becoming a career expectation after graduation. While detection and deterrence are […]

Empowering Educators: Integrating AI as a Faculty Productivity Tool in Higher Education (ILCCO free virtual conference)

Steve Schoemehl, Instructional Technology ManagerLisa Ward, Assistant Instructional Technology ManagerSouthwestern Illinois College This professional development session delves into the strategic implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) as a multifaceted faculty productivity tool in higher education. Focusing on assessment creation, discussion facilitation, and communication enhancement, this session aims to equip educators with practical insights to leverage AI […]

The AI Diaries: Lessons Learned in Humanities and Science (ILCCO free virtual conference)

Tara BlaserPhilosophy / English InstructorDavid TurnbullBiological Science InstructorLake Land CollegeA Philosophy teacher and an Anatomy & Physiology teacher walk into a bar, or at least they wished they had when they were faced with adding AI into their classes. In this session, they share their experiences incorporating AI into their respective courses for the first […]

Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity Policy (ILCCO free virtual conference)

Donovan Braud Chair, English Department, Distinguished Professor of English Oakton CollegeJustin Hoshaw, Online Learning Coordinator, Waubonsee Community CollegeJill Johnson, Associate Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts, Assistant Professor for Music, Carl Sandburg CollegeLaura Lauzen-Collins, Professor of Psychology, Moraine Valley Community CollegeArtificial Intelligence is impacting teaching and learning in higher education. Is the impact positive or […]

Adjunct Faculty Saturday Professional Development – Using Practice Quizzes to Prepare Students for Higher Stakes Assignments (Online Webinar)

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:  Zoom Registration for […]

Introduction to Simple Syllabus (Online Webinar) 

We are excited to announce the implementation of Simple Syllabus with Brightspace D2L effective for the Spring 2024 term. This means all instructors will be using Simple Syllabus instead of uploading a Microsoft Word version of their syllabus to their D2L course shell.  What is Simple Syllabus: Using Simple Syllabus means your syllabus will instead […]

Using D2L Gradebook for In-Person Classes (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU) 

If you are teaching a traditional in-person class, students appreciate instructors using the D2L online Gradebook as it promotes:  In-person instructors have two options when using D2L online gradebook:  Join the Teaching and Learning Center for this online webinar as we get instructors started using the D2L Gradebook. During this online webinar, we’ll start out […]