Channeling Stress Responses into Positive Outcomes (Vendor Webinar)

Presented in partnership with Human Anatomy & Physiology Society What is stress? Is it helpful or harmful? Our students talk about stress often—are there ways we can help them navigate these responses? During this session, we’ll discuss what stress actually is and the literature around helpful and harmful stress. We’ll also suggest some evidence-based ways to […]

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.  […]

DL2: Checklist Tool to Keep Students on Track (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU)

Do you have a rather large project assignment in your course that includes numerous requirements?  Or do you have course activities that include discrete steps students must complete?  If so, join the Teaching and Learning Center as we showcase the use of the D2L Checklist tool that may help in keeping students on track with […]

Adjunct Faculty Saturday Professional Development Session: Introduction to Teaching 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 […]

Reminder: Register for an free ION Course

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 […]

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 […]