The statistics are eye-opening: An estimated 26% of the U.S. population has a disability. In postsecondary education, 19% of students openly acknowledge having a disability—a figure that significantly understates the actual number, as only 12% officially notify their colleges or universities of their disability. The focus on closing accessibility gaps has heightened. In May, the […]
Gale Resources partners with librarians and educators around the world to connect learners to essential content through user-friendly technology that enhances experiences and improves learning outcomes. To access Gale Resources for course material, visit SSC’s Library of Databases, select Gale Resources, and login with your regular SSC username and password. In the meantime, […]
Hear how colleges are trying to raise graduation and retention rates, by learning from student needs in a post-pandemic environment, in this coming virtual forum.A panel of experts in student support will discuss which strategies they are testing in this academic year and how those efforts affect resources, such as staff time and technology.Join the […]
Most of the conversation about Generative AI in Higher Education has so far focused on text, Large-Language Models, and academic integrity, for obvious reasons. In the November Digital Literacy Cafe, we aim to broaden and deepen the conversation by looking closely at Generative AI image creation in terms of the visual arts and communication. Our […]
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 […]
This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. 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. […]
Ensuring that all students have access to required materials in their courses is a matter of equity, accessibility, and student success. However, many instructors struggle to find high-quality content at low or no cost when assigning textbooks and readings in their online, blended, and digital courses. In this webinar, a panel of practitioners will provide […]
If you are teaching a traditional in-person class, students appreciate instructors using the D2L online Gradebook as it promotes: In-person instructors have two options when using D2L online gradebook: Join the Teaching and Learning Center for this online webinar as we get instructors started using the D2L Gradebook. During this online webinar, we’ll start out demonstrating […]
Gale Resources partners with librarians and educators around the world to connect learners to essential content through user-friendly technology that enhances experiences and improves learning outcomes. To access Gale Resources for course material, visit SSC’s Library of Databases, select Gale Resources, and login with your regular SSC username and password. In the meantime, […]
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: Zoom Registration for […]
While “Overview of Online Instruction” is our prerequisite course with the Illinois Online Network, this Spring we are continuing to offer the opportunity for instructors to take an additional course toward the MOT certificate. Courses begin January 2024 with a registration deadline of January 15, 2024 MOT Certification Courses that begin January 15, 2024 include: […]
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