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 […]

Cengage Free Virtual Conference – Exploring GenAI in Higher Education (Vendor)

Higher ed is changing rapidly – partially due to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). Our 2024 virtual conference will examine various research, perspectives and ideas on the use of GenAI in higher education. The purpose of our annual event is to bring educators together to discuss learning trends and happenings, develop new teaching approaches, find more […]

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 […]

D2L Virtual Classroom and Video Assignments (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU)

Video Assignments provide an additional resource to increase student engagement by allowing students to record class presentations remotely, answer text questions with a timed video answer, and/or answer questions that overlay upon an instructor’s pre-recorded mini-lecture or video. Video Assignments allow for grading with scores passed directly to your D2L gradebook.  Join the Teaching and […]

Getting to Know the Services for Students with Disabilities Office (SSDO) (Virtual SSC Workshop)

Instructors, what do you do when a student provides you with an accommodation password from the Services for Students with Disabilities office? Join Davina Davis, Manager of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSDO), in partnership with the Teaching and Learning Center, as she walks you through the process. This virtual workshop will cover the following […]

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 […]