Tim Lockman
Instructional Designer
For help with course design, creating course content, and professional development, please contact Tim at tlockman@kish.edu or schedule an appointment below.
Mary Smith
Instructional Technologist
For assistance with instructional technology, contact Mary Smith, msmith22@kish.edu
In this hands-on, one-hour session, faculty will explore practical strategies to boost student engagement by integrating interactive elements directly into their D2L courses. Participants will learn how to create and implement dynamic features such as flip cards, accordions, polls, and tabbed content to make course materials more engaging and accessible. By the end of the session, attendees will leave with ready-to-use tools and ideas to enrich their online learning environments and foster deeper interaction with course content.
Are you teaching online and missing that student connection from in-person experience? What can you do to build community and foster connection with your online students--and what are your regulatory obligations for doing so? In this interactive workshop you'll identify what you're already doing and where you can enhance your online presence and student interaction. Join this session to help decrease the hurdles students feel they must cross to connect with you, and build rapport and community in your online course. You'll leave with a plan for concrete actions you can take to make improvements right away!
This session will be led by Mary Johannesen-Schmidt, Ph.D. Coordinator of the Center for Teaching Innovation and Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Oakton College, where she leads faculty training to help faculty make their courses more transparent, inclusive, engaging, and impactful.
In today's diverse learning environment, it is important for educators to ensure their course content is accessible and inclusive to all learners. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an aspproach that helps instructors create an accessible learning environment for all students, including those with disabilities. One key aspect of UDL is the +1 approach, which involves providing additional ways for students to engage with course content, including audio/visual elements, such as video content and written transcripts. In this professional development presentation, we will explore the benefits of the +1 approach and how to implement it in your courses to enhance accessibility and improve learning outcomes.
This session will be presented by guest speaker, Erick Rohn, from Oakton Community College.
Join us for an engaging discussion on Chapter 3 of Tricia Bertram Gallant and David A. Rettinger’s book, The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI. This chapter explores intentional design choices instructors can make to promote academic integrity, including articulating clear learning objectives, developing learner-centered syllabi, and implementing flexible deadlines. We will examine topics such as fostering metacognition, scaffolding large assignments, and reevaluating grading practices to support a culture of integrity. Food and refreshments will be served! Discussion co-facilitated by Jud Curry (Dean, Liberal Arts & Sciences), Jenni Garber (Tutoring Manager, Tutoring Services), and Steve Arves (Associate Dean, Office of Instruction).
Curious about the Quality Matters (QM) Peer Review process but not sure where to start? Join us for this interactive, one-hour workshop that introduces faculty to the QM General Standards in a fun and fast-paced format. Using a “speed dating” approach, participants will pair up to review one standard of their course with a peer, then rotate through a series of standards and partners. This dynamic session offers a supportive environment to reflect on course design, gather feedback, and gain a clearer understanding of how QM can enhance online learning quality.
Join us for an engaging discussion on Chapter 5 of Tricia Bertram Gallant and David A. Rettinger’s book, The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI. This chapter explores strategies for promoting student success with integrity, including modeling desired behaviors, fostering engagement, and being intentional in your teaching approach. We will explore how to build a sense of belonging, make classes more accessible, and enhance your metacognition to support an integrity-driven learning environment. Food and refreshments will be served!
Discussion co-facilitated by Jud Curry (Dean, Liberal Arts & Sciences), Jenni Garber (Tutoring Manager, Tutoring Services), and Steve Arves (Associate Dean, Office of Instruction).
Join us for a hands-on, one-hour workshop designed to empower faculty with the tools and knowledge to improve the accessibility of their course materials using Ally in their D2L courses. Whether you're new to accessibility or looking to fine-tune your content, this session will guide you through interpreting Ally’s accessibility indicators and provide step-by-step guidance to fix common issues in documents, images, and other course content.
Bring your teaching content to life with dynamic, visually engaging explainer animations! In this 60-minute hands-on workshop, participants will explore a variety of user-friendly online animation tools designed to help you create compelling, annotated tutorials. You'll learn how to craft short animated videos that clarify complex concepts, enhance student engagement, and add a creative flair to your instructional materials. Participants will learn to use online animation tools to create animated, annotated explainer tutorials and a customized avatar.
Asynchronous Online Tutorials Offered by MetaLab at Harvard
This series of self-paced tutorials were designed for faculty and provides resources and suggestions as to how faculty can promote AI literacy, prevent its misuse, and how we can use it to assist with the more tedious aspects of teaching.
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The ICTL website is a central hub for Kishwaukee College faculty to explore best practices in course design, learn about instructional technology, and find webinars and other on-demand professional development. Created and managed by Tim Lockman, Instructional Designer.