OLC: Are students prepared for college? Comparing high school teachers and higher education faculty opinions. (Vendor Webinar)

Do you believe students are ready for higher education? Join OLC for an insightful webinar where we delve into the findings of a recent study conducted by Bay View Analytics which asked thousands of high school teachers and higher education faculty the same two questions: The webinar will begin with a detailed review of the survey results, […]

CHE: Where the Humanities Are Thriving (Vendor Webinar)

According to the prevailing narrative, the state of the humanities is dire. State legislators and far-right journalists attack degrees in these disciplines from ideological angles, while others claim they lack vocational relevance. The numbers don’t lie: Bachelor’s degrees awarded in the humanities declined nearly 16 percent between 2012 and 2020. Yet, across the country, there […]

Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU’s)

Join the Teaching and Learning Center for an insightful one-hour webinar tailored specifically for instructors at South Suburban College interested in integrating artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT, into their course design and assignment processes. This session will explore how AI can enhance curriculum development and provide a unique perspective on the student experience when using ChatGPT.  […]

Educause: Operationalizing AI in Higher Education: Strategies for Data-Driven Success (Vendor Webinar)

To fully harness the potential of AI and predictive analytics in higher education, institutions must adopt strategic approaches that use existing resources efficiently. This session explores the evolution of analytics over the past 15 years, highlighting how modern tools can address every institution’s top two pain points: enrollment and student retention. By understanding the history […]

Instructor Training for LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor: Prevent Cheating During Online Exams (Vendor Webinar)

This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. 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. […]

OLC: Navigating Tough Conversations: How to Talk to Students Suspected of Cheating (Vendor Webinar)

Talking to students about suspected cheating is a delicate and often challenging task, but it’s necessary for maintaining academic integrity. In this webinar, you’ll discover how to navigate these tough conversations with empathy and clarity, addressing academic integrity concerns through constructive dialogue without alienating students. Administrators from Coastal Alabama Community College will share their experiences […]

D2L Basics (Online Webinar)

Join the Teaching and Learning Center for this online webinar as we get instructors started using D2L.  We’ll demonstrate D2L navigation, how to add and organize content into modules, how to create assignments, basic gradebook functionality, and ways to communicate with your students.   In this webinar, we’ll cover the following:  Introducing the D2L Pulse App […]

Introduction to Simple Syllabus (Online Webinar)

Simple Syllabus is now integrated into SSC’s Brightspace D2L Learning Management System.   This means all faculty will be using Simple Syllabus instead of uploading a Microsoft Word version of their syllabus to their D2L course shell.  Using Simple Syllabus means your syllabus will instead be in an electronic format, thereby saving you time and effort […]

Adjunct Faculty Saturday Professional Development Session: Using Practice Quizzes in D2L to Prepare Students for Higher Stakes Assignments 

This webinar is part of the D2L Brightspace Basics Bootcamp Micro-Credential for Adjunct Instructors at South Suburban College.  Webinar sessions are offered on Saturdays, but also offered during the working week.   Adjunct Instructors are welcome to attend these sessions at a time and date convenient to them.  About the D2L Brightspace Basics Bootcamp Micro-Credential for […]