Category Archives: Professional Development

10.09.24

Faculty Development: Beyond Laziness: Uncovering Hidden Barriers to College Success

As faculty, we have all struggled to understand why students miss assignments, don’t come to class, procrastinate when taking exams, etc. Instead of contributing this behavior to laziness or apathy, what if we tried to identify potential barriers that might be precipitating these actions and devise targeted interventions to mitigate their effects? This webinar provides strategies to find, understand, and alleviate potential hidden barriers to student success in higher education.

Join us for, Beyond Laziness: Uncovering Hidden Barriers to College Success, this Thursday, Oct. 10 from 1-2:30 p.m. in Sangamon 1102 or on Teams. Register online.

Presenters include, Ann Armbruster, director, student support services; Alex Berry, associate vice president, student success; Candace Silas, director, WEI and PATH.

This workshop will begin with a viewing of a live webinar in Sangamon 1102 at 1 p.m., followed by a discussion led by LLCC staff until 2:30 p.m. Those who attend both parts in-person will receive 2 points. Those who attend only the discussion on Teams will be awarded 1 point.

10.09.24

Training and Development Opportunity on Oct. 15

LLCC Human Resources is offering a session titled “Finding Joy in Your Work” with David Ziebler on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. Attendees will explore the keys to rediscovering joy and fulfillment in their professional lives. Whether you’re feeling burnt out, disengaged, or simply looking for ways to enhance your work experience, this training will provide actionable strategies to reconnect with the passion and purpose behind your daily tasks. Complete session details can be found on the HR Portal page. To register for the session, email Kirsten Taylor.

10.07.24

Submit your PDD proposal by noon today!

LLCC’s Fall Professional Development Day will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The Faculty Development Advisory Group is currently seeking proposals for sessions. This call for proposals will close at 12 p.m. today.

Professional Development Day is a great opportunity to share new ideas and teaching success stories, and to explore innovative teaching and learning experiences with your colleagues.

Suggested topics for presentation proposals include:

  • Active Learning
  • AI (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Assessment
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ)
  • Online Teaching and Learning
  • Open Educational Resources (OER)
  • Recent research/scholarship work
  • Student Engagement and Motivation
  • Technology Tools for Teaching
09.30.24

Monday Morning Mentor

This week’s Monday Morning Mentor is, How Can I Recover Student Engagement Mid-Semester? This presentation is available beginning Sept. 30 and on-demand for one week.

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: recover325.

09.24.24

Introduction to H5P: A Step-by-Step Guide

Join this virtual workshop today, Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 2-3 p.m., hosted by Jennifer Gardner from the H5P Core team, and learn how to create, share and reuse interactive H5P content. This workshop is suitable for new members of the H5P community or as a reminder of the power of H5P for existing authors.

In this workshop, you’ll explore:

  • How to access H5P – Get started with ease.
  • Build three easy-to-use content types – Single Choice Set, Image Choice, and Flashcards.
  • Combine content types for more complex interactions – Dive into Interactive Video and Interactive Book for advanced use.
  • Publishing your content – Seamlessly integrate with Canvas

Don’t miss this opportunity to take your interactive content to the next level. Register for Intro to H5P now.

09.23.24

Training and Development Opportunity on Oct. 15

LLCC Human Resources is offering a session titled “Finding Joy in Your Work” with David Ziebler on Tuesday, October 15 at 10 a.m. Attendees will explore the keys to rediscovering joy and fulfillment in their professional lives. Whether you’re feeling burnt out, disengaged, or simply looking for ways to enhance your work experience, this training will provide actionable strategies to reconnect with the passion and purpose behind your daily tasks. Complete session details can be found on the HR Portal page. To register for the session, email Kirsten Taylor.

09.23.24

Monday Morning Mentor: How Can I Use AI to Create Engaging Discussion Boards?

This week’s Monday Morning Mentor is about using AI to create engaging discussion boards. The presentation is available Sept. 23 and on-demand for one week. 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: discussion263

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.

09.19.24

Share your idea for a Professional Development Day Session

LLCC’s Fall Professional Development Day will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The Faculty Development Advisory Group is currently seeking proposals for sessions. This call for proposals will close at 12 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7.

Professional Development Day is a great opportunity to share new ideas and teaching success stories, and to explore innovative teaching and learning experiences with your colleagues.

Suggested topics for presentation proposals include:

  • Active Learning
  • AI (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Assessment
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ)
  • Online Teaching and Learning
  • Open Educational Resources (OER)
  • Recent research/scholarship work
  • Student Engagement and Motivation
  • Technology Tools for Teaching

In addition to specific session proposals, this year’s form also allows you to suggest a general topic or theme for consideration, along with the names of anyone on or off campus who might be able to speak to this topic.

09.18.24

Today’s Faculty Development Workshop: Yes, It’s Possible to Do Group Assignments in Online Classes

This week’s Faculty Development Workshop focuses on group assignments in online classes. In this session, participants will learn how to implement group assignments into online courses utilizing Canvas features. Participants will practice strategies for creating groups, preparing assignments with specific group guidelines, obtaining student follow-up, and grading.

The workshop, led by Christie Hovey, professor of business, meets 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Sangamon Hall, Room 1101. Register online.

View the entire fall lineup of workshopes, AIeL open offices and more online.

09.17.24

Share your idea for a Professional Development Day Session

LLCC’s Fall Professional Development Day will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The Faculty Development Advisory Group is currently seeking proposals for sessions. This call for proposals will close at 12 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7.

Professional Development Day is a great opportunity to share new ideas and teaching success stories, and to explore innovative teaching and learning experiences with your colleagues.

Suggested topics for presentation proposals include:

  • Active Learning
  • AI (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Assessment
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ)
  • Online Teaching and Learning
  • Open Educational Resources (OER)
  • Recent research/scholarship work
  • Student Engagement and Motivation
  • Technology Tools for Teaching

In addition to specific session proposals, this year’s form also allows you to suggest a general topic or theme for consideration, along with the names of anyone on or off campus who might be able to speak to this topic.