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Innovation Center for Teaching & Learning

Resources and professional development for Kishwaukee College faculty

Instructional Design Help

Tim Lockman
Instructional Designer

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For help with course design, creating course content, and professional development, please contact Tim at tlockman@kish.edu or schedule an appointment below. 

Instructional Technology Help

Mary Smith

Instructional Technologist

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For assistance with instructional technology, contact Mary Smith, msmith22@kish.edu

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Fall 2024 Event Schedule

Upcoming Events

ProDev at Kishwaukee College
 
Depression and Anxiety in the Latino/a/x Community

Thurs. September 12, 3:00-4:00 p.m. in Innovation Center Room A2216 and on Zoom.

This presentation will include a variety of information about how mental health concerns manifest, how to best support someone going through mental health concerns, and specific barriers the Latino/a/x population faces in higher education. It will also include valuable resources in the community and in surrounding areas to help support those experiencing mental health concerns.
Speaker Bio: Alma Lazaro is a bilingual limited license social worker under supervision towards her full clinical license. Alma is working towards specializing in treating generalized anxiety disorder (worry), health anxiety, trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence, and caregiver support. Alma works with adolescents and adults. She provides telehealth and in-person counseling at Oak Heart Center for Counseling at the Sycamore, IL location.

Make Your Content Interactive with Echo360!

Wednesday, September 18, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Innovation Center Room A2216 and on Zoom.

Join us for this webinar facilitated by our Echo360 Customer Success Manager, Mary Jane Pettola.  Session participants will learn how to seamlessly place questions within their videos to create a dynamic and engaging environment that encourages active learning.  This session will guide participants through integrating Echo360's interactive media features into their course materials, ensuring that students are not just watching but are actively engaging with the content.

 

ProDev Elsewhere
How to start using OpenStax in your college course (webinar)

Thurs. September 5, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. CT

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Get ready for the fall semester with the OpenStax team. In this webinar, we’ll share:

  • What our mission is 
  • What open educational resources (OER) are (hint: OpenStax is an example of OER!)
  • How to access OpenStax textbooks in a variety of formats (including online, PDF, and print)
  • How to access your book’s free instructor resources (e.g., LMS integration, test banks, and lab manuals)
  • How to find education technology — like online homework, courseware, and AI tools — to use alongside your book
  • How our textbooks are made and the 10 titles we’ve recently added to our library

Other ICTL Activities

Here are some further professional development activities for Kish faculty. 

What's On This Site?

  • Course Design: Designing online courses, Flex courses, and Quality Matters guidance
  • Teaching Tips: Teaching online, best practices in teaching, tips for new teachers, and podcasts on teaching
  • Technology for Teaching: How to use Zoom, Echo360, Camtasia, and more 
  • Recorded Events: ICTL event recordings and other on-demand learning opportunities 

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Site Purpose

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.