Teaching, Learning, & Technology Blog

QM: Beyond the Online Checklist (Vendor Webinar)
2025-06-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Learner interaction is a key element of quality online learning — but as AI-generated content becomes more prevalent, new challenges have arisen for educators trying to keep interaction and assessment authentic. How can we ensure that learner engagement remains meaningful amidst concerns about bots, academic integrity and more?

This webinar will explore how QM principles and learner interaction strategies can help guide us in maintaining authentic student interactivity, with a focus on ways in which AI and third-party tools can be leveraged to build more interactive activities into online courses. Whether you’re an instructor struggling with AI-generated responses or a distance education leader looking for effective strategies, this session will provide practical insights to enhance authentic learning experiences.

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Please note: SSC is a member of Quality Matters, so these webinars are free. You may have to create a Quality Matters account with your SSC email.

D2L: Ask Any Questions (Online Webinar)
2025-06-03 10:00 - 11:00
You bring the agenda. Ask your Brightspace D2L questions about teaching, course building, training, supporting or administering in our open question and answer session.

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Summer Courses Begin
2025-06-02 08:00 - 17:00

QM: Designing Courses for Gen Z (Vendor Webinar)
2025-05-21 14:00 - 15:00
Born between approximately 1997 and 2012, Generation Z now dominates our college campuses, including the online classroom. These digital natives are comfortable texting, playing a game, and watching Tik Tok, all while completing their coursework. This presentation will examine the contextual factors that shape Generation Z learners and how the implementation of Quality Matters Standards can foster a successful learning environment for all students in our college classrooms.

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Please note: SSC is a member of Quality Matters, so these webinars are free. You may have to create a Quality Matters account with your SSC email.

Final Grades Due
2025-05-19 08:00 - 17:00

QM: AI Strategies for Personalized, Inclusive Online Course Design (Vendor Webinar)
2025-05-15 12:00 - 13:00
Join Dr. Grady and Dr. Brooks for an interactive webinar celebrating the release of the latest Quality Matters white paper, From Automation to Transformation: AI Strategies for Personalized, Engaging, and Inclusive Online Course Design. In this session, participants will explore how AI can be used not only to streamline online learning — but to elevate it. Designed for educators, instructional designers and academic leaders, this conversation will highlight key insights from the paper and offer practical strategies for using AI to support learner success, fairness and innovation.

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Please note: SSC is a member of Quality Matters, so these webinars are free. You may have to create a Quality Matters account with your SSC email.

Bright Ideas: D2L Adoption Webinar Series for Upskilling - Accessibility for Professional Learners (Online Webinar)
2025-05-15 10:30 - 11:30
Save your seat in our “Bright Ideas” 💡 Webinar Series. Each webinar is 20 minutes followed by 10 minutes of Q&A. Take a deep dive with our Adoption Team into Brightspace tips and tricks for better professional learning experiences!

❓ What to Expect

⭐ Create an inclusive and accessible training environment so all learners succeed

🌎 Best practices for designing content that meets diverse needs

📋 Ensure compliance with accessibility standards

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Please Note: In order to register, you may have to create an account with the D2L Community. Remember to use your SSC email when creating the account.

Bright Ideas: D2L Adoption Series - Creating Assignments and Discussions (Online Webinar)
2025-05-14 12:00 - 13:00
Save your seat for our “Bright Ideas” 💡 Webinar Series. Each webinar is 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of Q&A and networking. Take a deep dive with our Adoption Team into Brightspace tips and tricks for better digital learning experiences!

❓ What to Expect

📑 Learn how to create detailed and engaging Assignments and Discussions

🎉 Features to personalize and differentiate learning

📊 Tips to enhance your assessment skills

👩‍🏫 Ideal for faculty and instructional designers

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Please Note: In order to register, you may have to create an account with the D2L Community. Remember to use your SSC email when creating the account.

LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests (Vendor Webinar)
2025-05-07 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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Rubrics: Use Pre-Designed Rubrics created by SSC Outcomes Committee or Create Your Own (Online Webinar) (.25 PGU)
2025-05-06 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 Webinar: D2L Media Library – Upload and/or Record Videos to Meet Accessibility Standards
2025-04-30 15:00 - 16:00
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/or 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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Introduction to Teaching Best Practices (Online Webinar)
2025-04-29 16:00 - 17:00
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.

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In-Person Workshop: D2L Media Library – Upload and/or Record Videos to Meet Accessibility Standards
2025-04-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-23 17:00 - 18:00
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 Technique
2025-04-29 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
2025-04-28 15:00 - 16:30
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.

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In-Person Workshop: Design for All – Mastering Accessibility – Tools and Techniques
2025-04-23 15:00 - 16:30

Online Workshop: D2L Media Library – Upload and/or Record Videos to Meet Accessibility Standards
2025-04-21 10:00 - 11:00
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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Spring Day - College Closed
2025-04-18 08:00 - 17:00
