D2L: Increasing Learner Accountability with Class Progress & Completion Tracking (Vendor Webinar)
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn how to use Class Progress and Completion Tracking to monitor engagement and identify challenges early

Explore key data points that help you understand learner behavior and support timely interventions

Discover strategies to communicate progress updates and guide learners toward increased accountability

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Special Note – this event is hosted by D2L. When registering, please use your SSC email address.

Copyleaks Training Session (Vendor Webinar)
2026-03-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-19 11:00 - 12:00
Join Copyleaks Customer Success Manager, Laina for a comprehensive training on how to utilize Copyleaks AI and Plagiarism Detection with your LMS integration!

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ION courses begin 03/23/2026
2026-03-23 08:00 - 17:00
The Teaching and Learning Center is continuing to offer the opportunity for instructors to take courses from the Illinois Online Network, a subsidiary of the University of Illinois. Courses begin March 23, 2026 with a registration deadline of March 23, 2026.

Step 1: Decide what course you plan to take. For full course descriptions, visit https://www.uis.edu/cape/professional-development/ion/course-catalog-registration

Step 2: Get Approval from SSC. If you are interested in registering, please complete our TLC application to get started – https://forms.office.com/r/axmQgDiETK (your login for this form is your SSC email address and regular network password).  If you are approved, SSC will cover the cost of your registration.

Once you are approved, you will receive a code to use at registration in Step 3. Using this code allows you to register with SSC paying for the registration.

Step 3: Register for the Ion Course. Visit: https://www.uis.edu/cape/professional-development/ion/course-schedule-important-dates#calendar

On this page you have two options:

Already have an ION Account? If you already have set up an ION account, visit the Continuing and Professional Education self-service portal.

Don’t have an ION Account? Follow the directions to create an account, then proceed to the Continuing and Professional Education self-service portal.

Remember: Use the Code provided in Step 2 during registration. This means that SSC will pay for the course on the instructors’ behalf.

Closing Gaps in College Algebra: Tips and Tools for Success (Vendor Webinar)
2026-03-24 13:00 - 14:00
What if you could help your College Algebra students overcome common readiness gaps while equipping them with the confidence to succeed in your course — and beyond?

In this webinar, Cengage Faculty Partner Ellen Couvillion will share teaching strategies and expert tips for leveraging tools within WebAssign for College Algebra courses. Learn how to help students get up and stay up to speed with prerequisite knowledge, while you cultivate a successful approach using WebAssign resources, including:

College Math Readiness Bootcamp

Just-in-Time review exercises

Math Success Toolkit

New AI and graphing functionality

Whether your students continue on to future math courses or not, these strategies will build their confidence and provide them with the necessary skills to succeed in College Algebra.

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Special Note: This event is hosted by Cengage. However, you do not need to use the Cengage textbook and instead attend for exploration.

CARLI From Memorization to Critical Thinking: An Guide to Designing Higher-Order Assessments (Vendor Webinar)
2026-03-24 14:00 - 15:00
Special Note: Even though this webinar is designed for library instructors, all instructors may benefit.

Library instructors often rely on multiple-choice questions due to course access, grading, and time constraints, but these questions aren’t limited to assessing knowledge and comprehension. This webinar will show how instruction librarians can design assessments that foster higher-order thinking (yes, even with multiple choice questions) and align with meaningful learning objectives. Using Bloom’s Taxonomy, Backward Design, and real instruction examples, we’ll explore strategies for crafting application-level and above questions, connecting them to instructional content, and creating engaging, application-based activities.

Participants will leave with practical tools to up their assessment game moving beyond memorization to building student confidence. This webinar is applicable to any subject area or student level.

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Special Note: The SSC Library is a member of CARLI.

Integrating Backward Design with Inclusive Practices (Vendor Webinar)
2026-03-31 14:00 - 15:00
oin G-W for a transformative masterclass series that blends Understanding by Design (UbD) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to create learning experiences that are purposeful, inclusive, and future-ready. We’ll dive into backward planning, learner variability, accessibility, and innovative strategies for online, hybrid, and microlearning environments. Whether you’re refining your design skills or starting fresh, this series equips you with practical tools and proven frameworks to make learning stick and transfer beyond the classroom.

March – UbD + UDL: Integrating Backward Design with Inclusive Practices

Combine two powerful frameworks, UbD and UDL to design courses that are both coherent and inclusive. This session shows how to align learning goals with flexible pathways for success.

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D2L: Ensuring Academic Integrity in the Age of AI: How to Assess Real Skills in a New Educational Era (Vendor Webinar)
2026-04-08 12:00 - 13:00
Learn how to design authentic, video-based assignments that promote real-time explanation and critical thinking

Explore forward-looking assessment strategies that reduce reliance on easily AI-generated work

See how AI-driven feedback can provide timely, consistent support without increasing instructor workload

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Special Note – this event is hosted by D2L. When registering, please use your SSC email address.

Essential Questions and Big Ideas: Anchoring Your Course Design (Vendor Webinar)
2026-04-28 14:00 - 15:00
Learn how to frame instruction around essential questions and enduring understandings. This approach helps students connect learning to real-world applications and promotes deeper thinking.

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D2L: Course Design Best Practice for Higher Education (Vendor Webinar)
2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:00
Learn how to align learning objectives with assessment methods

Strategies for creating dynamic and inclusive learning environments

Insights into the latest trends and tools in course design

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Special Note – this event is hosted by D2L. When registering, please use your SSC email address.

Aligning Objectives, Assessments, and Instruction: The Golden Triangle of Design (Vendor Webinar)
2026-05-19 14:00 - 15:00
Ensure your learning objectives, assessments, and instructional activities work together seamlessly. This session focuses on creating alignment for clarity and measurable outcomes.

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Designing for Transfer: Helping Students Apply Learning Beyond the Classroom (Vendor Webinar)
2026-06-23 14:00 - 15:00
Move beyond rote learning by designing experiences that foster transfer. Learn strategies to help students apply knowledge and skills in new contexts using UbD principles.

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UDL in Action: Practical Steps for Inclusive Course Design (Vendor Webinar)
2026-07-28 14:00 - 15:00
Turn theory into practice with actionable steps for implementing UDL in your classroom. Learn how to design flexible lessons that accommodate different learning styles and needs.

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Accessibility by Design: Meeting Standards Without Sacrificing Engagement (Vendor Webinar)
2026-08-25 14:00 - 15:00
Ensure your courses meet accessibility standards while maintaining high engagement. This session covers practical tools and techniques for ADA compliance and inclusive design.

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