Reminder: Register for ION Courses that start on 10/13/2025
2025-09-29 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
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 October 13, 2025 with a registration deadline of October 13, 2025.

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.

D2L Intelligent Agents: Automate Communication with Students (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU)
2025-09-30 16:00 - 17:00
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:

Catch them early by notifying them of tutoring services available if they are receiving a low score in their assignments.

Welcome students when they first access the course.

Remind students they failed to login and access your course within the last week and how important it is to keep up.

Encourage students when they miss deadlines.

Recognize students when they are doing well in the course.

In this webinar, we’ll cover the following:

Creating an Intelligent Agent based on a variety of different criteria mentioned above.

Test an Intelligent Agent with a Practice Run.

Introduce the concepts of Replacement Strings – internal fields that can be used to personalize the communication, such as First Name, Last Course Assess Date, Course Name, etc.

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Kahoot 101: Getting Started (Vendor Webinar)
2025-10-01 09:00 - 22:00
Welcome to Kahoot! 101: Getting Started In this Kahoot! for Schools Webinar, learn how to foster engagement with Kahoot! tools, templates, and features. Kahoot! experts will share strategies for building your first kahoot, exploring ready-made content, Kahoot! question formats, reporting resources. Take away tips, tricks, and tools to bring powerful play to your classroom, no matter what learning might look like! This webinar will last for approximately one-hour and will include a resource review, live-demo, and interactive Kahoot! Game.

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Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU’s)
2025-10-01 16:00 - 17:00
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.

Objectives:

Understanding ChatGPT: Learn the basics of how ChatGPT works and its potential applications in education.

Course Design Enhancement: Discover strategies for incorporating ChatGPT into course design, including generating content ideas, creating assessments, developing quiz questions and online discussion prompts.

Student Perspective: Experience a live demonstration of how students are using ChatGPT along with best practices for guiding students in using AI responsibly.

Other Applications: If time permits, we’ll also demonstrate some other applications that may be helpful for course design such as creating images and music using AI software.

Who Should Attend: This webinar is designed for instructors at all levels who want to innovate their teaching methods and enhance student engagement through the use of AI technology.

Takeaways: Participants will leave with actionable insights on how to effectively incorporate ChatGPT into their course design and an understanding of the student’s experience with AI.

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D2L: Using Practice Quizzes to Prepare Students for Higher Stakes Assignments (Online webinar) (.25 PGU)
2025-10-02 10:00 - 11:00
Join the Teaching and Learning Center for this online webinar as we do a deep dive into D2L Quizzes. If you are an instructor that does not use online quizzes, consider using practice quizzes. Studies show practice quizzes improve students’ preparation for higher stakes assignments.

In this webinar, we’ll cover the following:

Using the Special Access function for students with accommodation or who may need more time.

Basic online quiz creation and review of various question types.

Improve student engagement by using images and videos in questions and answers.

Importing quiz questions from a publisher’s text bank.

Randomizing exam questions using the Question Library (every student gets a different quiz!).

Reviewing question statistics to determine areas instructors may need to revisit before the higher stakes assignments.

Releasing quiz results to students and D2L gradebook.

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Reminder: Register for ION courses that start 10/13/2025
2025-10-06 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 October 13, 2025 with a registration deadline of October 13, 2025.

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.

Introduction to Quality Matters at SSC (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU)
2025-10-07 15:00 - 16:00
Quality Matters (QM), is an internationally recognized, standards-based program, which offers faculty quality assurance in online and hybrid course design with a focus on continuous improvement.

Join the Teaching and Learning Center for this online webinar as we introduce Quality Matters to instructors at SSC.

In this webinar, we’ll cover the following:

How Instructors can get involved and provide the Teaching and Learning Center feedback.

Update on the Higher Learning Commission requirements for programs/certification/courses.

What is Quality Matters?

How other institutions use Quality Matters.

How can we leverage our Quality Matters membership?

SSC “Light” version of the course design checklist.

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D2L: Take a Deep Dive Look at your D2L Course Data for the Fall 2025 Term (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU's)
2025-10-08 17:00 - 18:00
Knowing how and when students are interacting with course material can be invaluable in various ways. First, it allows instructors the opportunity tweak and adjust their content during the term. Second, at the end of a term, instructors can view data and see what worked and what didn’t and have the statistic data to back up these findings. This allows an instructor to tweak their course content for next term.

Join the Teaching and Learning Center team in this online webinar where we focus on various places within D2L instructors can access analytics and statistics about their courses. Other areas that will be explored include looking for trends in late and missing submissions, viewing quiz questions and responses, comparing student learning between topics, confirming student are indeed accessing course material and strategic planning for intervention, if necessary.

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D2L Basics and Simple Syllabus Refresher (Online Webinar)
2025-10-09 10:00 - 11:00
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 and easy notifications to students (sort of like text messaging to mobile phones).

Where to locate your Syllabus and update – using Simple Syllabus

Creating weekly modules and posting a variety of content into those modules (powerpoints, pdf’s, videos, etc.).

Creating assignments (discussion forum, written assignment, online practice quiz) and passing the score to the D2L gradebook.

Basic grading functionality and submitting attendance, midterm and final grades to the student information system.

Various ways to communicate with your students (announcement, emails, students who missed assignments, etc.).

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TLC Accessibility Consulting - Get Your Course Materials Accessibility-Ready by April 2026!
2025-10-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-31 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:00
The federal deadline to ensure your course content meets accessibility standards is April 2026 — and we’re here to help you get there with confidence.

🎯 One-on-One Accessibility Consultations Now Available Meet individually with the Teaching and Learning Center staff to review your course materials, get practical tips, and ensure your content is fully compliant and inclusive for all learners.

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Feel free to also attend our Workshops for other accessibility trainings available that may assist (check TLC calendar for training dates).

Online Workshop: Design for All – Mastering Accessibility – Tools and Techniques (.25 PGU)

Online Workshop: D2L Media Library – Upload and/or Record Videos to Meet Accessibility Standards (.25 PGU’s)

16 Week Midterm/Active Pursuit Due
2025-10-13 08:00 - 17:00

ION Courses Begin
2025-10-13 08:00 - 17:00
The Teaching and Learning Center continues to offer the opportunity for instructors to take courses from the Illinois Online Network, a subsidiary of the University of Illinois. Courses begin October 13, 2025 with a registration deadline of October 13, 2025.

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.

Holiday - College Closed
2025-10-13 08:00 - 17:00

2nd 8 Week Courses Begin
2025-10-14 08:00 - 17:00

Rubrics: Use Pre-Designed Rubrics created by SSC Outcomes Committee or Create Your Own (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU)
2025-10-15 16:00 - 17:00
Rubrics in D2L are a great way to easily communicate assignment expectations to students for any type of course (traditional, hybrid or online). Rubrics in D2L also saves faculty time evaluating and grading while providing quality and objective feedback on student assignments.

In this webinar, we’ll cover the following:

Attaching a pre-designed SSC General Education Rubric created by SSC Outcomes Committee.

Creating your own rubric from scratch and attaching it to an assignment.

Using two different rubrics for one assignment.

Using a rubric directly within gradebook column (for assignments from publisher or observing-type assignments, such as presentations or participation).

Grading an assignment using a rubric and discover how students see their feedback.

Rubric Data: demonstrate ways for instructors to view rubric reporting within a course and the latest customized data dashboard available to instructors which show case the institutional general rubric data collected from the Outcomes Committee. Guage the overall rubric use, with the ability to sort by semester, department, and rubric criterion level.

Join the Teaching and Learning Center for this online webinar as we get instructors started using Rubrics in D2L.

Unable to attend? View recordings of this session at: https://tl.ssc.edu/rubrics-at-ssc-general-education-and-course-level/

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(Online Workshop) Design for All – Mastering Accessibility – Tools and Techniques (.25 PGU)
2025-10-21 13:00 - 14:00
Join the Teaching and Learning Center for an interactive workshop focused on enhancing course accessibility through Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. Learn how to use Ally within D2L to convert content into alternative formats, interpret Ally’s accessibility reports, and improve your course materials for greater inclusivity. We’ll cover tools and techniques to enhance your scores, ensuring all students have equitable access to learning. This workshop session is ideal for instructors looking to improve the accessibility of their content and provide a more inclusive learning environment.

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Online Workshop: D2L Media Library – Upload and/or Record Videos to Meet Accessibility Standards (.25 PGU's)
2025-10-21 14:00 - 15:00
This workshop session on the D2L Media Library will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively use this robust tool for managing audio and video content within their D2L courses. This workshop will allow instructors to practice recording a short video and uploading a video file, then use the auto transcription feature. The video transcript that is generated can be downloaded by students as additional notes and study support. Providing transcriptions of audio and video is another great example of meeting accessibility standards for your students.

In addition, the training will explore advanced features of the D2L Media Library such as applying chapters to videos for better navigation, use the built-in video editing tools for minor adjustments, and record videos outside of specific D2L course for use across multiple course offerings. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the skills and confidence to effectively use the D2L Media Library to create dynamic, accessible, and efficient course content.

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Using D2L Gradebook for In-Person, Flex and Online Courses (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU)
2025-10-23 13:00 - 14:00
If you are teaching a traditional in-person, flex and online course, students appreciate instructors using the D2L online Gradebook as it promotes:

Faster Midterm, Final and Attendance grade submission from D2L and export to the official Student Information System (Colleague) grade the submitted assignment and scores automatically sync to the D2L Gradebook.

Transparency, Accountability and Timely Feedback (24/7 access to real-time grade totals. Students know where they stand throughout the term.)

Encourages Communication Opportunities (students asking about how to improve grades)

Reduction of Errors (automatically calculates total column)

Promotes Accessibility Accommodations (students can access with screen readers)

Join the Teaching and Learning Center for this online webinar as we get instructors started using the D2L Gradebook.

Here’s what we play to cover:

Demonstrate how assignments, quizzes and discussion forums sync to the Gradebook.

Manually creating Gradebook columns and how to simply enter grades.

Best practices of exporting Attendance, Midterm and Final Grades to the SIS (Student Information System).

If weighing grades, set up categories and apply to the Gradebook columns.

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12th Week Midterm/Active Pursuit Due
2025-10-27 08:00 - 17:00

LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor: Prevent Cheating During Online Exams (Vendor Webinar)
2025-10-29 13:00 - 14:00
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 take online exams in non- proctored environments. Students use their own computers with a standard webcam to record assessment sessions.

The training will cover:

How to use LockDown Browser to prevent digital cheating in proctored testing environments

How to use Respondus Monitor in non-proctored environments, to protect exam integrity and confirm student identity

The student perspective using each application

Efficient review of the assessment data collected, including the Review Priority system, timeline, and milestone features

Best practices and tips for success with both applications All attendees will receive a link to a recording after the session.

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Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, OneDrive & Teams) (Online Webinar)
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:00
Join the Teaching and Learning Center as we showcase Office 365 – focusing on Outlook (email and calendar), OneDrive (cloud file storage and sharing), and Teams (similar to Zoom).

During this training we’ll showcase how to:

Accessing Outlook from the web (desktop and mobile) and new email and calendar functionality.

Tired of losing documents or only accessing documents from your work computer? We’ll demonstrate OneDrive cloud storage and how documents are available 24/7 from any device, version control (never lose a copy) and sharing and collaborating on working files.

Teams is not just for virtual meetings. We will also showcase Teams as a collaboration tool with your SSC colleagues for private chats, office hours, committees, and projects.

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Staff Training Session: Creating Accessible Documents in Microsoft Office
2025-11-03 15:00 - 16:00
In April 2026, new accessibility legislation goes into effect, requiring all digital documents to meet updated accessibility standards. This training session will equip staff with the knowledge and tools needed to create accessible documents using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Participants will learn how to use the built-in Accessibility Checker, identify and correct common accessibility issues, and apply best practices to ensure content is readable and usable for all audiences, including individuals with disabilities.

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Kahoot! 101: Getting Started (Vendor Webinar)
2025-11-05 09:00 - 10:00
In this Kahoot! for Schools Webinar, learn how to foster engagement with Kahoot! tools, templates, and features. Kahoot! experts will share strategies for building your first kahoot, exploring ready-made content, Kahoot! question formats, reporting resources. Take away tips, tricks, and tools to bring powerful play to your classroom, no matter what learning might look like! This webinar will last for approximately one-hour and will include a resource review, live-demo, and interactive Kahoot! game.

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From Policy to Practice: Navigating the New Federal Digital Accessibility Rules for Higher Education (OLC free Webinar)
2025-11-06 01:00 - 14:00
In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice issued new regulations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that set enforceable standards for digital accessibility. With a compliance deadline of April 24, 2026, public colleges, universities, and other state and local education systems must act now to ensure their websites, mobile apps, course content, and digital platforms meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements.

This webinar will break down what these regulations mean for higher education, why they matter, and the concrete steps your institution should take to prepare. We’ll explore the unique challenges colleges and universities face—including legacy course content, decentralized content creation, and limited accessibility expertise—and share practical strategies to build a sustainable culture of digital inclusion.

Intended Audience:

Whether you’re an administrator, instructional designer, faculty member, or IT leader, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to move your campus toward compliance—and toward a more inclusive digital learning environment.

Key Takeaways:

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Identify resources to help your institution prepare before the 2026 deadline

Recognize the full scope of required compliance, including websites, mobile apps, course materials, and student service portals

Determine key steps your institution should take to comply with the new ADA Title II digital accessibility regulations, including auditing, planning, training, remediation, and continuous improvement

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Training Authentically Skilled Graduates in the Age of Generative AI (Vendor Webinar)
2025-11-06 01:00 - 14:00
For colleges and universities, the promise and peril of GenAI has given way to an evolving set of expectations, practices and problems that individual instructors must daily confront. And while this new classroom reality is complex, there are already instances of GenAI enhancing learning and teaching—especially where openness and a willingness to adapt are present.

This webcast, inspired by Inside Higher Ed’s recent special report of the same name, explores GenAI’s potential to enhance learning, as well as the very real risks it poses to the fundamental mission of higher education, the production of authentically skilled and credible graduates.

Through research, expert insights and a series of institutional case studies, we’ll dive deeper into what practitioners and leaders can do to support students and faculty using GenAI in service of higher education’s highest goal: promoting and certifying real learning.

The webcast will cover the following:

How to balance academic innovation with integrity, including implications for assessment

Building institutional trust around generative AI

Faculty- and institutional-level approaches to using generative AI for real learning

What it means to be an authentically skilled graduate today—including how colleges can ensure students continue to develop durable, human-centered skills

Can’t attend the webcast? You should still register — all registrants, including attendees and absentees, will receive a recording of the webcast and a copy of the presentation slides.

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2nd 8-Week Midterm/Active Pursuit Due
2025-11-10 08:00 - 17:00
