Teaching, Learning, & Technology Blog

In-Person Workshop: D2L Media Library – Upload and/or Record Videos to Meet Accessibility Standards
2025-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Registration: Since this is an in-person workshop, online registration is not available. Please email ssconline@ssc.edu to register.

Location: Teaching and Learning Center – Main Campus – Library – Room 1249

Please bring your own device: We will be doing hands-on activities, so bring your own laptop to follow along.

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.

In-Person Workshop: Design for All – Mastering Accessibility – Tools and Techniques
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:30
Registration: Since this is an in-person workshop, online registration is not available. Please email ssconline@ssc.edu to register.

Location: Teaching and Learning Center – Main Campus – Library – Room 1249

Please bring your own device: We will be doing hands-on activities, so bring your own laptop to follow along.

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.

Online Workshop: Design for All – Mastering Accessibility – Tools and Techniques
2025-04-09 16:00 - 17:30
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.

Register for this Event

Online Workshop: D2L Media Library – Upload and/or Record Videos to Meet Accessibility Standards
2025-04-08 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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Adjunct Faculty Micro-Credential Session: Anthology Ally – Accessibility Tools in D2L (Online Webinar)
2025-03-29 10:00 - 11:00
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 by the Teaching and Learning Center before the end of the term to receive the certificate of completion and compensation:

Introduction to Teaching Best Practices

Anthology Ally (Accessibility Tools in D2L)

SSDO Passports & Accommodations (including pregnancy)

This session covers: Anthology Ally (Accessibility Tools in D2L)

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Adjunct Faculty Micro-Credential Session: Introduction to Teaching Best Practices (Online Webinar)
2025-03-26 18:00 - 19:00
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 based on educational strategies.

We will conclude this session by introducing you to the new ION course entitled Welcome to Effective Teaching and Learning Strategies. This course is designed to take teaching best practices to the next step. Tuition for this 8-week, fully online ION course will be fully paid for by the college and will greatly enhance your teaching skills. A certification of completion will be granted, which you can provide to the Teaching and Learning Center to showcase your accomplishment.

Adjunct Faculty Micro-Credential 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 by the Teaching and Learning Center before the end of the term to receive the certificate of completion and compensation:

Introduction to Teaching Best Practices

Anthology Ally (Accessibility tools within D2L)

SSDO Passports & Accommodations (including pregnancy)

This session covers: Introduction to Teaching Best Practices (Online Webinar)

Register for this Event

2nd 8-Week Courses Begin
2025-03-24 08:00 - 17:00

Quality Matters: Manage Course Review Process (Vendor Webinar)
2025-03-19 13:00 - 14:00
Presented by Alise Hagan, Senior Instructional Designer, and Andrea Leonard, Senior Instructional Designer, from University of Louisiana Lafayette

UL Lafayette has conducted nearly 50 QM Subscriber-Managed course reviews: seven between 2019-2022 and 42 between 2022-2024. The increase in successful reviews was the result of a novel course review cohort model. This presentation will discuss (1) incorporating a cohort model in support of the established QM Subscriber-Managed review; (2) quantitative results reflecting the actual and perceived benefits to courses and faculty; and (3) lessons learned from implementing a cohort-review model.

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Special Note: SSC is a member of Quality Matters, so this webinar is free to instructors and staff. If prompted to create an account, use your SSC email.

Spring 2025 Midterm Break - No Classes - College Open
2025-03-17 08:00 - 2025-03-21 17:00
