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SUMMARY:Kahoot! 101: Getting Started (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/kahoot-101-getting-started-vendor-webinar-4/
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SUMMARY:Staff Training Session: Creating Accessible Documents in Microsoft Office
DESCRIPTION: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\, PowerPoint and Outlook.   \n\n\n\nParticipants 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.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/staff-training-session-creating-accessible-documents-in-microsoft-office-4/
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SUMMARY:Holiday - College Closed
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URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/holiday-college-closed-14/
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SUMMARY:Staff Training Session: Creating Accessible Documents in Microsoft Office
DESCRIPTION: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\, PowerPoint and Outlook.  \n\n\n\nParticipants 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.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/staff-training-session-creating-accessible-documents-in-microsoft-office-3/
CATEGORIES:D2L
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SUMMARY:AI and Career Readiness: Stay Ahead of the Curve (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Are your students ready for future careers that are being shaped by AI’s growing influence?  \n\n\n\nDuring this Empowered Educator session\, our panel of industry leaders will dive into AI’s role in higher education\, and the ways this rapidly changing technology is redefining how instructors teach workforce preparedness. They’ll discuss new and emerging AI trends\, the skills today’s employers are looking for in prospective hires and how these shifts impact your current classroom practices.  \n\n\n\nGain meaningful insights and actionable strategies to instill career confidence in your students as they set their sights on an AI-driven job market.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/ai-and-career-readiness-stay-ahead-of-the-curve-vendor-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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SUMMARY:Performance Excellence in Quality Assurance for Online Student Success (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Alamo Colleges Online has undertaken significant efforts to ensure quality in online course design. This proposal highlights our initiatives over the past four years\, including faculty training\, course certifications\, district policy updates and enhancements\, and the implementation of AI technology to enhance efficiency. Attendees will learn about our strategies\, the importance of faculty engagement\, and the innovative use of AI to scale our quality assurance processes. \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event \n\n\n\nSpecial Note – SSC is a member of Quality Matters\, so this webinar is free.  If asked to create an account\, please use your SSC email address to register
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/performance-excellence-in-quality-assurance-for-online-student-success-vendor-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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SUMMARY:TLC Accessibility Consulting - Get Your Course Materials Accessibility-Ready by April 2026!
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\n🎯 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.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this session \n\n\n\nFeel free to also attend our Workshops for other accessibility trainings available that may assist (check TLC calendar for training dates).  \n\n\n\n\nOnline Workshop: Design for All – Mastering Accessibility – Tools and Techniques (.25 PGU) \n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Workshop: D2L Media Library – Upload and/or Record Videos to   Meet Accessibility Standards (.25 PGU’s) 
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/tlc-accessibility-consulting-get-your-course-materials-accessibility-ready-by-april-2026-2/
CATEGORIES:D2L
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SUMMARY:TLC Accessibility Consulting - Get Your Course Materials Accessibility-Ready by April 2026!
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\n🎯 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.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this session \n\n\n\nFeel free to also attend our Workshops for other accessibility trainings available that may assist (check TLC calendar for training dates).  \n\n\n\n\nOnline Workshop: Design for All – Mastering Accessibility – Tools and Techniques (.25 PGU) \n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Workshop: D2L Media Library – Upload and/or Record Videos to   Meet Accessibility Standards (.25 PGU’s) 
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/tlc-accessibility-consulting-get-your-course-materials-accessibility-ready-by-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:D2L
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T130000
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SUMMARY:Discovery Showcase: Real-World Biology for Non-Majors (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Are students nervous to take your Non-Majors Biology course? Do they think science is hard or feel they aren’t good at it? \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Melanie Peffer\, author of “Biology for Life\,” for an interactive webinar to help students break this mindset. \n\n\n\nFrom failing her first college biology class to making it as a university biology professor and scientist\, Dr. Peffer’s journey is a powerful testament to the impact of relevance\, curiosity and connection in the classroom. Discover how “Biology for Life” can help students see biology everywhere\, and why that can transform how they learn. \n\n\n\nGain strategies to help students overcome fear and disengagement by making biology more approachable. Shift the “I’m not good at science” outlook through real-world examples. Discover how to turn biology from intimidating to inspiring — and leave with ideas you can apply immediately. \n\n\n\nThis session is part of our Discovery Showcase Series\, led by Cengage authors to drive innovation and personalized learning. \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/discovery-showcase-real-world-biology-for-non-majors-vendor-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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SUMMARY:Staff Training Session: Creating Accessible Documents in Microsoft Office
DESCRIPTION: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\, PowerPoint and Outlook.  \n\n\n\nParticipants 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.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/staff-training-session-creating-accessible-documents-in-microsoft-office-2/
CATEGORIES:D2L
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T010000
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SUMMARY:AI in Higher Ed: Stop Asking “If”\, Start Asking “How” (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The question isn’t whether you need AI; it’s how to make it work for your institution. From hype to implementation\, this session explores what works\, what doesn’t and why. We’ll cut through the noise to show how AI can strengthen student success\, streamline IT and digital operations\, and enhance overall institutional effectiveness.  \n\n\n\nYou’ll hear how Carnegie Mellon University has turned AI into a strategic advantage for staff efficiency\, student experience and long-term impact\, and learn how your campus can do the same. \n\n\n\nWhat participants will gain: \n\n\n\n\nA clear understanding of AI’s strategic role across the student lifecycle\n\n\n\nGuidance on distinguishing between hype and practical implementation\n\n\n\nA checklist for evaluating vendors and assessing campus readiness\n\n\n\nInsight into how leading institutions like Carnegie Mellon are driving measurable results\n\n\n\n\nCan’t attend the webinar? You should still register — all registrants\, including attendees and absentees\, will receive a recording of the webinar and a copy of the presentation slides.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/ai-in-higher-ed-stop-asking-if-start-asking-how-vendor-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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SUMMARY:Holiday - College Closed
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URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/holiday-college-closed-13/
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SUMMARY:2nd 8-Week Midterm/Active Pursuit Due
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URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/2nd-8-week-midterm-active-pursuit-due/
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SUMMARY:Training Authentically Skilled Graduates in the Age of Generative AI (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nThis 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.  \n\n\n\nThrough 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.  \n\n\n\nThe webcast will cover the following: \n\n\n\n\nHow to balance academic innovation with integrity\, including implications for assessment \n\n\n\nBuilding institutional trust around generative AI \n\n\n\nFaculty- and institutional-level approaches to using generative AI for real learning \n\n\n\nWhat it means to be an authentically skilled graduate today—including how colleges can ensure students continue to develop durable\, human-centered skills\n\n\n\n\nCan’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.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/training-authentically-skilled-graduates-in-the-age-of-generative-ai-vendor-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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SUMMARY:From Policy to Practice: Navigating the New Federal Digital Accessibility Rules for Higher Education (OLC free Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nIntended Audience:  \n\n\n\nWhether 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. \n\n\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify resources to help your institution prepare before the 2026 deadline\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognize the full scope of required compliance\, including websites\, mobile apps\, course materials\, and student service portals\n\n\n\n\n\nDetermine 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\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Webinar
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/from-policy-to-practice-navigating-the-new-federal-digital-accessibility-rules-for-higher-education-olc-free-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T180000
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SUMMARY:TLC Accessibility Consulting - Get Your Course Materials Accessibility-Ready by April 2026!
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\n🎯 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.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this session \n\n\n\nFeel free to also attend our Workshops for other accessibility trainings available that may assist (check TLC calendar for training dates).  \n\n\n\n\nOnline Workshop: Design for All – Mastering Accessibility – Tools and Techniques (.25 PGU) \n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Workshop: D2L Media Library – Upload and/or Record Videos to   Meet Accessibility Standards (.25 PGU’s) 
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/tlc-accessibility-consulting-get-your-course-materials-accessibility-ready-by-february-2026-4/
CATEGORIES:D2L
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T231853
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UID:10001089-1762333200-1762336800@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:Kahoot! 101: Getting Started (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/kahoot-101-getting-started-vendor-webinar-3/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T231853
CREATED:20251023T171630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T171633Z
UID:10001078-1762182000-1762185600@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:Staff Training Session: Creating Accessible Documents in Microsoft Office
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nParticipants 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.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/staff-training-session-creating-accessible-documents-in-microsoft-office-6/
CATEGORIES:D2L
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T231853
CREATED:20251002T201900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T194325Z
UID:10001043-1761919200-1761922800@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:TLC Accessibility Consulting - Get Your Course Materials Accessibility-Ready by April 2026!
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\n🎯 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.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this session \n\n\n\nFeel free to also attend our Workshops for other accessibility trainings available that may assist (check TLC calendar for training dates).  \n\n\n\n\nOnline Workshop: Design for All – Mastering Accessibility – Tools and Techniques (.25 PGU) \n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Workshop: D2L Media Library – Upload and/or Record Videos to   Meet Accessibility Standards (.25 PGU’s) 
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/tlc-accessibility-consulting-get-your-course-materials-accessibility-ready-by-february-2026-3/
CATEGORIES:D2L
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T231853
CREATED:20250625T155335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T155337Z
UID:10001011-1761847200-1761850800@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook\, OneDrive & Teams) (Online Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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).    \n\n\n\nDuring this training we’ll showcase how to:  \n\n\n\n\nAccessing Outlook from the web (desktop and mobile) and new email and calendar functionality.    \n\n\n\nTired 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.  \n\n\n\nTeams 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.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/microsoft-office-365-outlook-onedrive-teams-online-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:D2L
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T140000
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SUMMARY:LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor: Prevent Cheating During Online Exams (Vendor Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nLockDown 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.  \n\n\n\nThe training will cover:  \n\n\n\n\nHow to use LockDown Browser to prevent digital cheating in proctored testing environments\n\n\n\nHow to use Respondus Monitor in non-proctored environments\, to protect exam integrity and confirm student identity\n\n\n\nThe student perspective using each application\n\n\n\nEfficient review of the assessment data collected\, including the Review Priority system\, timeline\, and milestone features\n\n\n\nBest practices and tips for success with both applications All attendees will receive a link to a recording after the session.\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/lockdown-browser-respondus-monitor-prevent-cheating-during-online-exams-vendor-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T231853
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SUMMARY:12th Week Midterm/Active Pursuit Due
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URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/12th-week-midterm-active-pursuit-due/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T231853
CREATED:20250623T195648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T195648Z
UID:10001003-1761224400-1761228000@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:Using D2L Gradebook for In-Person\, Flex and Online Courses (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU)
DESCRIPTION:If you are teaching a traditional in-person\, flex and online course\, students appreciate instructors using the D2L online Gradebook as it promotes:  \n\n\n\n\nFaster 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.   \n\n\n\nTransparency\, Accountability and Timely Feedback (24/7 access to real-time grade totals. Students know where they stand throughout the term.) \n\n\n\nEncourages Communication Opportunities (students asking about how to improve grades) \n\n\n\nReduction of Errors (automatically calculates total column) \n\n\n\nPromotes Accessibility Accommodations (students can access with screen readers) \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Teaching and Learning Center for this online webinar as we get instructors started using the D2L Gradebook.   \n\n\n\nHere’s what we play to cover:   \n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate how assignments\, quizzes and discussion forums sync to the Gradebook. \n\n\n\nManually creating Gradebook columns and how to simply enter grades. \n\n\n\nBest practices of exporting Attendance\, Midterm and Final Grades to the SIS (Student Information System). \n\n\n\nIf weighing grades\, set up categories and apply to the Gradebook columns.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/using-d2l-gradebook-for-in-person-flex-and-online-courses-online-webinar-25-pgu-7/
CATEGORIES:D2L
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T231853
CREATED:20251002T211204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T194357Z
UID:10001050-1761156000-1761159600@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:TLC Accessibility Consulting - Get Your Course Materials Accessibility-Ready by April 2026!
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\n🎯 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.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this session \n\n\n\nFeel free to also attend our Workshops for other accessibility trainings available that may assist (check TLC calendar for training dates).  \n\n\n\n\nOnline Workshop: Design for All – Mastering Accessibility – Tools and Techniques (.25 PGU) \n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Workshop: D2L Media Library – Upload and/or Record Videos to   Meet Accessibility Standards (.25 PGU’s) 
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/tlc-accessibility-consulting-get-your-course-materials-accessibility-ready-by-february-2026-5/
CATEGORIES:D2L
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T231853
CREATED:20250625T163145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T163146Z
UID:10001017-1761055200-1761058800@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:Online Workshop: D2L Media Library – Upload and/or Record Videos to Meet Accessibility Standards (.25 PGU's)
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nIn 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.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/online-workshop-d2l-media-library-upload-and-or-record-videos-to-meet-accessibility-standards-25-pgus/
CATEGORIES:D2L
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T231853
CREATED:20250625T162745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T163236Z
UID:10001016-1761051600-1761055200@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:(Online Workshop) Design for All – Mastering Accessibility – Tools and Techniques (.25 PGU)
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/design-for-all-mastering-accessibility-tools-and-techniques-online-workshop-25-pgu/
CATEGORIES:D2L
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T231853
CREATED:20250623T203525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T203526Z
UID:10001008-1760544000-1760547600@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:Rubrics: Use Pre-Designed Rubrics created by SSC Outcomes Committee or Create Your Own (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU)
DESCRIPTION: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.   \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, we’ll cover the following:  \n\n\n\n\nAttaching a pre-designed SSC General Education Rubric created by SSC Outcomes Committee. \n\n\n\nCreating your own rubric from scratch and attaching it to an assignment. \n\n\n\nUsing two different rubrics for one assignment. \n\n\n\nUsing a rubric directly within gradebook column (for assignments from publisher or observing-type assignments\, such as presentations or participation).  \n\n\n\nGrading an assignment using a rubric and discover how students see their feedback. \n\n\n\nRubric 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.   \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Teaching and Learning Center for this online webinar as we get instructors started using Rubrics in D2L.  \n\n\n\nUnable to attend?  View recordings of this session at: https://tl.ssc.edu/rubrics-at-ssc-general-education-and-course-level/  \n\n\n\nRegister for the Event
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/rubrics-use-pre-designed-rubrics-created-by-ssc-outcomes-committee-or-create-your-own-online-webinar-25-pgu-2/
CATEGORIES:D2L
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T231853
CREATED:20251002T201051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T194741Z
UID:10001042-1760450400-1760454000@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:TLC Accessibility Consulting - Get Your Course Materials Accessibility-Ready by April 2026!
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\n🎯 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.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this session \n\n\n\nFeel free to also attend our Workshops for other accessibility trainings available that may assist (check TLC calendar for training dates).  \n\n\n\n\nOnline Workshop: Design for All – Mastering Accessibility – Tools and Techniques (.25 PGU) \n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Workshop: D2L Media Library – Upload and/or Record Videos to   Meet Accessibility Standards (.25 PGU’s) 
URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/tlc-accessibility-consulting-get-your-course-materials-accessibility-ready-by-february-2026-2/
CATEGORIES:D2L
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T231853
CREATED:20250623T180727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T180727Z
UID:10000998-1760428800-1760461200@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:2nd 8 Week Courses Begin
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URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/2nd-8-week-courses-begin-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T231853
CREATED:20251002T202034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T202727Z
UID:10001044-1760342400-1760374800@tl.ssc.edu
SUMMARY:Holiday - College Closed
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URL:https://tl.ssc.edu/event/holiday-college-closed-8/
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