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• Submit Grade Data to Ellucian Colleague Gradebook
  It is important that students know how they are progressing in a course, and that we submit our ICCB and Federal reports on time. These things are not possible without timely… Read more: Submit Grade Data to Ellucian Colleague Gradebook
• Join Bongo Virtual Classroom using an iPad or iPhone
  Student’s may receive an error when trying to join their Bongo Virtual Classroom using an iPad or iPhone.  However, this can be rectified by following these four simple steps: Step 1:… Read more: Join Bongo Virtual Classroom using an iPad or iPhone
• Kahoot! for Assessment (SSC Online Workshop)
  Watch Workshop Video (39:22) Above is a recording of this SSC Online Workshop presented by math instructor, Jennifer Medlen. Original Workshop description: See how a math instructor at SSC easily aligned… Read more: Kahoot! for Assessment (SSC Online Workshop)
• Creating a Breakout Room on Teams
  Microsoft Teams allows the user to create breakout rooms within the meeting. Follow these simple steps below to create the breakout room:
• Using Microsoft Bookings to Schedule Virtual and On-Campus Office Hours
  Online appointment scheduling is here! You can now allow students to schedule office hours with you with just a click of a link. All meetings will appear on your Outlook calendar.… Read more: Using Microsoft Bookings to Schedule Virtual and On-Campus Office Hours
• Cengage Unlimited Textbooks and Learning Content
  Cengage Unlimited textbooks and learning content integrates with D2L Brightspace courses.  Students must access their Cengage material through their SSC D2L courses. Instructors and students can follow these easy directions should… Read more: Cengage Unlimited Textbooks and Learning Content
• Open Education Resources (OER) at SSC
  OER stands for “Open Education Resources” and is linked to an educational movement that began about 20 years ago and has become a global educational movement.  Instructors who use OER course… Read more: Open Education Resources (OER) at SSC
• Introduction to Simple Syllabus 
  Download training session PowerPoint slides (which acts as a step-by-step handout)  Watch a Training Video (19:25) What is Simple Syllabus?  Simple Syllabus helps instructors save time and eliminate redundant tasks associated… Read more: Introduction to Simple Syllabus 
• Office 365 – Outlook and Teams
  MISSED OUR LIVE TRAINING SESSION? WATCH A REPLAY (SSC Username and Network Password Required) How to Login and Access: Outlook (email and calendar) Teams Need Help?
• Emergency Flip to eLearning
  Need to make an emergency flip to eLearning? If you know these three things, you will be off to a great start: Creating an Announcement, Using Bongo Virtual Classroom, and Adding… Read more: Emergency Flip to eLearning
• How to Post An Announcement in D2L
  Announcements posted in D2L courses are an effective way to communicate with your students. Students will receive the announcement in their D2L course, in their Alerts (bell next to their profile… Read more: How to Post An Announcement in D2L
• Troubleshooting Access to Digital Course Materials (Student)
  Having trouble accessing or navigating your digital textbook, Inclusive Access, or Cengage materials? You can, let our bookstore know, contact your book’s publisher for assistance, or email ssconline@ssc.edu for help.
• Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor (Student)
  Need help getting started with or troubleshooting Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor? Learn More by reviewing the FAQ from Respondus Top Four Respondus Questions: Still having trouble? Submit a ticket to… Read more: Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor (Student)
• Recording Daily Attendance in D2L
  NOTE: Students are able to see these attendance registers from your course in Brightspace from the Course Tools menu unless the visibility setting is unchecked. ENTER ATTENDANCE: CLICK SAVE WHEN FINISHED
• What’s New in D2L?
  D2L is a cloud-based learning management system that updates each month with new features and improvements.  This page summarizes these monthly improvements to keep instructors up-to-date and provide information to improve… Read more: What’s New in D2L?