CSIL Workshop, Designing for Diversity is today at noon

Join colleagues from across central Illinois for this workshop during which Professor Michael Gillespie (Eastern Illinois University) will present guidelines for faculty who are interested in making course content more diverse, equitable and inclusive and/or diversifying course content. The presentation will focus on ways instructors can provide a more comprehensive understanding of their subject matter, increase empathy, improve communication and teamwork skills, and validate their students’ experiences. The Central and Southern Illinois Faculty Development Network is an inclusive multi-institutional faculty professional development group including two-year and four-year partners throughout central and southern Illinois.

Today, March 8, noon to 1 p.m.
Join CSIL workshop on Zoom.

Today’s Virtual Workshop: Introduction to H5P, March 4

H5P is a new tool licensed by LLCC for faculty and staff that allows users to create, share, and reuse interactive and engaging educational content including quizzes, games, presentations, interactive videos and images, learning paths, and more. In this interactive introductory workshop, participants will learn more about this exciting tool, see a demo of how to integrate it into Canvas courses, and have an opportunity to build something in H5P to share with others. Additionally, participants will see a demonstration of how SoftChalk lessons can be archived, to aid in the transition to H5P. This workshop will be repeated multiple times throughout the semester and will be recorded for participants to reference as needed. An in-person AIeL Open Lab will follow each H5P workshop two days later at the same time, for anyone who desires further support. Faculty participants will receive 1 point toward their training and innovation professional development total for successful completion of this workshop.

Monday, March 4, 1-2 p.m.
Join on Teams
Register for Introduction to H5P

John Freml, Director, Faculty Development
Gary Bach, Academic Technology Support Specialist

Monday Morning Mentor: How to use AI to assess student understanding?

The March 4 Monday Morning Mentor topic is “How Can I Use Generative AI to Assess Student Understanding?”

From this link, you can view the featured 20-Minute Mentor, as well as access the transcript, handouts, and supplemental material. These materials will not be available to be viewed until Monday when the presentation becomes available. You will need to enter the following password in order to view next week’s program: generative81. The presentation is available on-demand for one week.

Access to the programs in the Monday Morning Mentor series is restricted to members of the subscribing institution. Any unauthorized use or access, including sharing access with faculty and staff not affiliated with the subscribing institution, is prohibited.

Upcoming Virtual Workshop: Introduction to H5P, March 4

H5P is a new tool licensed by LLCC for faculty and staff that allows users to create, share, and reuse interactive and engaging educational content including quizzes, games, presentations, interactive videos and images, learning paths, and more. In this interactive introductory workshop, participants will learn more about this exciting tool, see a demo of how to integrate it into Canvas courses, and have an opportunity to build something in H5P to share with others. Additionally, participants will see a demonstration of how SoftChalk lessons can be archived, to aid in the transition to H5P. This workshop will be repeated multiple times throughout the semester and will be recorded for participants to reference as needed. An in-person AIeL Open Lab will follow each H5P workshop two days later at the same time, for anyone who desires further support. Faculty participants will receive 1 point toward their training and innovation professional development total for successful completion of this workshop.

Monday, March 4, 1-2 p.m.
Join on Teams
Register for Introduction to H5P

John Freml, Director, Faculty Development
Gary Bach, Academic Technology Support Specialist

This week’s Monday Morning Mentor from AIEL

Login instructions for this week’s Monday Morning Mentor presentation:
How Can I Use LMS Intelligent Agents to Increase Interaction in My Online Classes?
Presentation date: Feb. 26, 2024, and on-demand for one week

View the presentation and access the transcript, handouts and supplemental material: https://mondaymorningmentors.com.

NOTE: You will need to enter the following password in order to view this week’s program: interaction21.

Access to the programs in the Monday Morning Mentor series is restricted to members of the subscribing institution. Any unauthorized use or access, including sharing access with faculty and staff not affiliated with the subscribing institution, is prohibited.

Faculty programming for Spring 2024 Professional Development Day

Plan on attending the Spring 2024 Professional Development Day, faculty programming “Beyond the Basics: Engaging All Learners,” on Tuesday, March 26. Save the date. March 26, 2024. Personal Development Day.. Beyond the Basics: Engaging all learners.AIeL is preparing for a robust day of departmental activities and college-wide faculty programming, including four afternoon tracks:

  • Beyond Accessibility: Bridging Our Gaps
  • Beyond DEI: Refreshing Our Approach
  • Beyond the Lecture: Transforming Our Teaching
  • Beyond Pedagogy: Revitalizing Ourselves

Today’s AIeL Workshop: Introduction to H5P

AIeL presents “Introduction to H5P” with John Freml, director of faculty development, Andy Mitkos, director of academic technology systems and Gary Bach, academic technology support specialist today from noon to 1 p.m. on Microsoft Teams.

Introduction to H5P registration

H5P is a new tool licensed by LLCC for faculty and staff that allows users to create, share and reuse interactive and engaging educational content including quizzes, games, presentations, interactive videos and images, learning paths and more. In this interactive introductory workshop, participants will learn more about this exciting tool, see a demo of how to integrate it into Canvas courses and have an opportunity to build something in H5P to share with others. Additionally, participants will see a demonstration of how SoftChalk lessons can be archived to aid in the transition to H5P. This workshop will be repeated multiple times throughout the semester and will be recorded for participants to reference as needed. An in-person AIeL Open Lab will follow each H5P workshop two days later at the same time, for anyone who desires further support.

Faculty participants will receive one point toward their Training and Innovation professional development total for successful completion of this workshop.

Today’s NISOD WEBINAR is on EDUCATOR TRAUMA

Educator Trauma: Dangers Plaguing Educators In and Out of the Classroom

Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, 1-2 p.m. | Register for the webinar

The return to the classroom by teachers and students, post pandemic, has brought a rise of challenges and dangers to educators that compound an already stressful career. Educators at every level have seen and reported an increase of physical and mental abuse at their campuses at the hands of students, parents, and even other staff members. Join in a candid conversation on the research surrounding this matter and what can be done to ensure the safety of everyone on our campuses.

Note: You will need to have a NISOD account to register for the webinar. If you do not have a NISOD account, you may create one using your LLCC email address.

Register for Monday’s NISOD WEBINAR on EDUCATOR TRAUMA

Educator Trauma: Dangers Plaguing Educators In and Out of the Classroom

Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, 1-2 p.m. | Register for the webinar

The return to the classroom by teachers and students, post pandemic, has brought a rise of challenges and dangers to educators that compound an already stressful career. Educators at every level have seen and reported an increase of physical and mental abuse at their campuses at the hands of students, parents, and even other staff members. Join in a candid conversation on the research surrounding this matter and what can be done to ensure the safety of everyone on our campuses.

Note: You will need to have a NISOD account to register for the webinar. If you do not have a NISOD account, you may create one using your LLCC email address.

Today’s AIeL Workshop: Student Rapport and Motivation

AIeL presents “Student Rapport and Motivation” with Dr. Jennifer O’Malley, professor of biology, today, Jan. 29, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Sangamon 1103.

This workshop will focus on how building relationships with students impacts motivation. The facilitator will begin by sharing several strategies they have implemented to build better rapport with their students and will discuss how these methods have impacted motivation. Participants will also have a chance to share approaches they use to build student rapport and brainstorm additional strategies to implement in the classroom.

Note: Faculty participants will receive one point toward their Training and Innovation professional development total for successful completion of this workshop.

Register for the Student Rapport and Motivation workshop.