LLCC Academic Innovation & eLearning fall 2020 professional development workshops are being conducted in three different formats: remote/live via Zoom, online and on-demand. Workshops cover both pedagogy and instructional technology tools and will also include special opportunities to learn to use the new Canvas learning management system.
This week’s workshops include:
AIeL Virtual Open Lab – Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1-2 p.m., Zoom link – We will continue to offer open lab times this semester to assist those who want to meet with the AIeL staff live via Zoom. Meet with us to ask specific questions, discuss your instructional technology needs, or to help you work through an instructional idea or problem you may be having.
Engage and Energize Your Remote Class With Kahoot! – Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2-3 p.m., Live–Zoom, Dr. Chris McDonald, Dean Butzow and Becky Parton. Join this workshop to learn how to integrate Kahoot!, a game-based learning platform, into your live/remote classes. Kahoot! can be used to liven up your remote class by creating a low-risk competitive atmosphere, a fun option for content review, and to reinforce learning. This session will show you how to create, share and play social learning games as part of your instruction. It will also include a discussion with faculty who have already used Kahoot! to support remote instruction. Registration for Engage and Energize Your Remote Class With Kahoot!.
View additional sessions and registration information on the Workshops and Training website (follow link under sessions descriptions to register for workshops).
Work with your files from anywhere, on any smart device with Microsoft 365 applications.
Select what to do with a file
Access OneDrive via a web browser.
Right click on the name of the file to see active links to:
Share, Copy link, Manage access (who has shared permissions), Download, Delete, Move to, Copy to or Rename.
You can also select the file by placing a check mark in the (hidden) circle to the left of the file name.
Select the More Options (three dots) to the right for the active links.
Select a command to continue.
Create a folder
Select New > Folder.
Type a name for the folder.
Select Create.
Search for files
Looking for an older document? With OneDrive, you can search for a file or folder using keywords. The search function is a powerful tool that will search all folders, subfolders and files within OneDrive.
Type a word or phrase in the search box.
Select a file, or press Enter.
To Stop Sync on your computer
Select the OneDrive cloud icon in the Windows taskbar notification area.
Select Help & Settings > Settings
In Settings, select the Account tab.
Select Stop Sync at OneDrive.
You can now delete files from your local computer without removing them from OneDrive on the web.
Create long and unique passphrases for all accounts, and use multifactor authentication (MFA) wherever possible. MFA will fortify your online accounts by enabling the strongest authentication tools available, such as biometrics or a unique one-time code sent to your phone or mobile device. Do not recycle passwords by using the same one for multiple accounts.
Remember Me Not
When you log into any account on a shared computer, don’t check the box to “remember me” for that account. Checking “remember me” will make it easy for the next user to access your sensitive accounts. LLCC does not recommend saving your LLCC username and password into any applications or web accounts when prompted.
If you must make a purchase on a public computer, do not save your financial information in the account. The best-case scenario is to not use public computers to access sensitive information (such as banking) or to complete financial transactions (such as purchases).
Protect Your Devices
Lock your personal devices, and keep them secure when not in use. If you must temporarily step away from an LLCC computer, lock it. For a Windows PC. select the Windows key+L on the keyboard at the same time. On a Mac, select the Ctrl+Shift+Eject button to enter sleep mode. Both features will require you to enter your LLCC password to access the device.
Add passwords, passcodes or biometrics (fingerprint or face ID) when possible to your personal devices.
When using a public computer (at LLCC, this is any computer that is not in a private office), do NOT walk away without logging out of the computer. You should log out of all accounts that you have accessed, then close all browser tabs. Simply clicking “x” in your internet browser does not log you out of accounts. Sign out of the computer, or restart.
Think Before You Click
Remember what you learned about not accepting candy from strangers? Apply that to the online world as well. Do not click links in emails, text messages, chat boxes, etc. from people you do not know — and be suspicious of links sent from those you know as well. If you encounter suspicious messages or attachments on your LLCC email account, please use the Report function in Outlook.
Don’t Hesitate to Update
Having the latest security software, web browser and operating system on smart devices is one of the best defenses against online threats. When the computer or smart device says it’s time to update the software, don’t click postpone. Update! LLCC employs automatic updates to devices on campus. Do NOT power off your workstations when leaving for the evening or weekend; log out instead.
Protect Your Personal Information
Personal information is any information that can be used to identify you or your accounts. Examples include your name, address, phone number, usernames and passwords, pictures, birthday and social security number. Don’t post or share this information with others.
Get Savvy About WiFi Hotspots
Public wireless networks and hotspots are not secure, which means that anyone could potentially see what you are doing on your laptop or smartphone while you are connected to them. Limit what you do on public WiFi, and avoid logging in to key accounts like email and financial services. Consider using a virtual private network (VPN) or a personal/mobile hotspot if you need a more secure connection.
In support of the college’s move to the Canvas learning management system, access to the Canvas training portal has been made available to all LLCC faculty and staff.
Once you are in the Canvas Training Services Portal, select Learning Library. The Canvas Learning Library is divided into four categories. They are learning pathways, courses, videos and live trainings. You will have to enroll yourself in the pathways and courses that you would like to participate in.
The Canvas Learning Library includes:
Learning Pathways: Collections of recommended courses based on user role. Certificates may be awarded upon completion at 80% accuracy.
Courses: Information on a variety of Canvas topics. Badges may be awarded upon completion.
On-Demand Videos: Pre-recorded video trainings available on demand.
You are welcome to participate in any of the pathways and courses you would like. The specific pathway and courses listed below will be included in the Online Proficiency Program for current online faculty and points will be awarded for successful completion including certificate and badges achieved.
Pathway:
Higher Education: First Day Ready
Learn how to be First Day Ready. This Learning Pathway is comprised of four courses and offers a certificate upon completion for those who successful complete the full pathway.
*Current Online Faculty participating in the Online Proficiency Program can receive 10 points for successful completion of this pathway and certificate awarded. Courses included in the First Day Ready pathway can only be taken once for points.
Courses:
Opening Canvas: In this course, you will learn to configure your Canvas Notification Preferences, utilize the Canvas Dashboard, and navigate the Global Navigation to access the Canvas Calendar and Inbox.*
Creating a Canvas Course: This course will walk you through the process of creating a Canvas LMS course so that you can be first day ready. This course will cover how to create a Home Page, utilize modules, and access student view to ensure your course is “first day ready.”*
Getting Started with Assignments and Assessments: This course goes over how to build assignments and assessments in your Canvas course. The course also details how to access Student View, where you can participate in your course from the perspective of your students.*
Grading and Feedback: This course demonstrates how to use the Canvas Gradebook and Speedgrader. You will learn how to give students feedback through Speedgrader and grade assignments using rubrics.*
New Quizzes: Learn what New Quizzes are, how to create a New Quiz, how to utilize the new question types, and how to manage New Quizzes.*
*Note: Current online faculty participating in the Online Proficiency Program can receive two points for successful completion of this workshop when a badge has been awarded.
Cybersecurity training will be open for all LLCC employees from Oct. 1-31. An email will be sent to you with a link to access the training modules on the SafeColleges website: https://llcc-il.safecolleges.com.
Per board policy “10.4 – Employees’ Role in Security,” cybersecurity is the responsibility of all users. It is strongly recommended that you complete the training.
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and is co-led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. LLCC will participate in the national campaign with weekly LincIn announcements and Cybersecurity online training for all college employees through SafeColleges.
Thank you and please do not hesitate to contact the IT Helpdesk at 217-786-2555 or helpme@llcc.edu should you experience any technical difficulties accessing the training.
Below is information on two upcoming online conferences that are offering free registration:
CanvasCon Online – Thursday, Oct. 15, beginning at 10 a.m. MDT/11 a.m. CST – Canvas is offering free registration and has moved their annual users conference online this year. For additional information visit the FAQ page. Note that registration closes Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. MDT.
CC (Creative Commons) Global Summit – Monday, Oct. 19-Friday, Oct. 23 – CC Global Summit has free registration and will be held online this year. The online summit will support multiple time zones and languages as well as host two keynote panels and over 150 sessions with more than 200 speakers across 40 countries (with more to be added).
Did you know that you can access your files in OneDrive or a group site in SharePoint from Office 365 (OneDrive or SharePoint online applications), using mobile apps on your smart device, and from your LLCC computer? By enabling sync, a link to the cloud storage will be placed in the File Explorer of a PC or Finder on a Mac. Once the sync is completed, you will see the folder and file structure that mirrors the online version.
For detailed instructions on how to set up a sync for a Windows or a Mac device, view the Employee Portal > IT > Remote Access Knowledge Base, OneDrive folder to view the Set up the OneDrive sync app in Windows.pdf or Set up the OneDrive sync app on Mac.pdf documents.
LLCC Academic Innovation & eLearning fall 2020 professional development workshops are being conducted in three different formats: remote/live via Zoom, online and on-demand. Workshops cover both pedagogy and instructional technology tools and will also include special opportunities to learn to use the new Canvas learning management system.
This week’s workshops include:
The Library & Information Literacy: In Line With Online – Thursday, Oct. 1, 3-4 p.m., Live–Zoom – Ryan Roberts, professor, librarian. Get an overview of the library’s recent expansion of online information resources and services, including our new catalog interface, eBook collections, learning modules and online reference. Also learn how to embed the library’s numerous resources and newly developed online learning modules within Blackboard or Canvas shells to create instructor-curated reading lists and library-facilitated instruction that aligns with the college’s Information Literacy outcomes. Following the session, participants will be encouraged to collaborate with faculty librarians to create meaningful and useful information literacy assignments that best support our students’ needs in our expanded online environment. Registration for The Library & Information Literacy.
Online Test Proctoring With Proctorio – Friday, Oct. 2, 10-11 a.m., Live–Zoom, Proctorio Training Representatives. LLCC has licensed Proctorio, a remote proctoring service, to support online testing needs this academic year. Proctorio is a secure monitoring platform that works within the learning management system to monitor online test takers for suspicious behavior. The system is available to support all Online, Remote, and Flex classes as needed with no additional cost to students. Faculty who are interested in using Proctorio are encouraged to join this live training on one of the two dates available. Registration for Online Testing Proctoring with Proctorio.
View additional sessions and registration information on the Workshops and Training website (follow link under sessions descriptions to register for workshops).
The League for Innovation will be offering a free webinar on Engaging College Students Using Active Learning Techniques on Thursday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m. to noon (CT). The presenter is Claire Howell Major, professor, Higher Education Administration, University of Alabama. Register for the webinar.
Knowledge of how students learn has grown significantly over the last few decades. In keeping with this trend, the quality and sheer amount of research on instructional strategies has also grown, and active learning has emerged as an instructional method that can improve learning outcomes for all students, including students from marginalized backgrounds and populations.
In this webinar, participants will learn about active learning techniques that have been shown to improve student learning in the college classroom. They will also learn about the K. Patricia Cross Academy, a website that provides information about active learning techniques that work in onsite, online or blended courses. Learn more about the webinar.
LLCC Academic Innovation & eLearning fall 2020 professional development workshops are being conducted in three different formats: remote/live via Zoom, online and on-demand. Workshops cover both pedagogy and instructional technology tools and will also include special opportunities to learn to use the new Canvas learning management system.
Today’s workshops:
Humanizing the Online Environment: Increasing Instructor Presence and Enhancing Student Engagement – Wednesday, Sept. 23, noon, Live–Zoom – Dr. Michelle Pacansky-Brock/hosted by ICCB. Humanizing is a pedagogical approach that supports the non-cognitive components of learning and increases the success of more students in online courses. In this presentation, we will consider why supporting the non-cognitive dimensions of learning is so important for students from marginalized groups and look at examples of humanized online teaching strategies. You will see how we are inspiring — not requiring — faculty to humanize their online courses through faculty-centric professional development in California. Registration for Humanizing the Online Environment.
Online Test Proctoring With Proctorio – Wednesday, Sept. 23, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Live–Zoom, Proctorio Training Representatives. LLCC has licensed Proctorio, a remote proctoring service, to support online testing needs this academic year. Proctorio is a secure monitoring platform that works within the learning management system to monitor online test takers for suspicious behavior. The system is available to support all Online, Remote, and Flex classes as needed with no additional cost to students. Faculty who are interested in using Proctorio are encouraged to join this live training on one of the two dates available. Registration for Online Testing Proctoring with Proctorio.
View additional sessions and registration information on the Workshops and Training website (follow link under sessions descriptions to register for workshops).
LLCC Academic Innovation & eLearning fall 2020 professional development workshops are being conducted in three different formats: remote/live via Zoom, online and on-demand. Workshops cover both pedagogy and instructional technology tools and will also include special opportunities to learn to use the new Canvas learning management system.
