Introduction to Teaching Best Practices (Online Webinar)

Are you new to teaching at the college level and/or perhaps would like to pick up a few tips and tricks on teaching best practices?  Join the Teaching and Learning Center as they provide helpful tidbits on communication with students, classroom management (in both face-to-face and virtual classroom settings) and discuss examples of designing content […]

OLC: Student Motivation in the Age of AI: A Discussion on Creating Assessments that Matter (Vendor Webinar0

Many faculty, instructors, and instructional designers strive to develop meaningful activities and assessments that students actually want to complete. Peer review is an effective way to create opportunities for students to truly engage with richer course content and their classmates. Now, with the rise of generative AI, educators must consider additional factors when it comes to motivating […]

Chronicle on Education: Clear Pathways: From College to Career (Online Webinar)

When colleges and employers work together, they can match the right talent with the right opportunities. Join The Chronicle for a conversation with experts on preparing and connecting students with local and regional job opportunities. During this Virtual Forum, “Clear Pathways: From College to Career”, we’ll discuss the key ingredients for successful partnerships, including: Host: Ian Wilhelm, deputy […]

Reminder: Register for free ION courses

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 B, 2024 with a registration deadline of November 11, 2024     Step 1: Decide what course you plan to take.  For full course descriptions, visit https://www.uis.edu/ion/registration/schedule/   Step 2: Get Approval […]

Elements of Quality Matters: 2-Hour Self-Paced Online Course (.25 PGU) 

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 […]

LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests (Vendor Webinar)

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 […]

Educause AI Series – Part 1 – AI Literacy (Online webinar)

The EDUCAUSE AI Webinar Series is a five part series. Each webinar dives deep into the latest innovations, practical applications, and future trends of AI, providing you with the knowledge and tools to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Note: Each webinar requires individual registration. Don’t miss out—secure your spot for each webinar. […]

Adjunct Faculty Saturday Professional Development Session: Blackboard Ally & ILCCO Accessibility Best Practices (Online Webinar) 

This webinar is part of the Inclusive Teaching 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 Inclusive Teaching Micro-Credential  Complete these three webinars presented […]

D2L Intelligent Agents: Automate Communication with Students (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU)

An Intelligent Agent is a communication tool feature built-in to D2L that can assist instructors in monitoring student activity and automatically sending email reminders to students based on those activities.   For example, instructors can prepare an intelligent agent to automatically email students as follows:  In this webinar, we’ll cover the following:  Register for this Event

Beyond for Learning: Classroom Assessments as Learning (Online Webinar)

We know that formative classroom assessments are often seen as assessments for learning, shifting the focus from evaluation to student growth. But did you know that they can also be assessments as learning? Join us for a thoughtful discussion on classroom assessment practices with Dr. Laine Bradshaw, founder of the Navvy formative classroom assessment system. Hosted by Pearson (but […]