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 […]

AI Student Coaching: First Results from the Classroom (Online Webinar)

Come see the results of how AI Coaching of students performed in the online classroom and hear both instructor and student perspectives on using AI to provide real-time feedback assistance that promotes constructive learning. Harmonize’s rubric coach helps the instructor build a rubric based on their assignment or discussion prompt and then allows instructors to […]