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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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Event Schedule

Upcoming Events

ProDev at Kishwaukee College
The Opposite of Cheating Book Discussion, Strategies That Promote Success with Integrity, (Ch 5), Thurs., 11/06/25, 12:30-1:30 p.m. 


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).


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Ally Fix Your Content Workshop, Wed., 11/12/25, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 


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. 


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Creating Engaging Animated Explainer Videos with Online Tools, Thurs., 11/20/25, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.


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.
 

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ProDev Elsewhere
The AI Pedagogy Project

Asynchronous Online Tutorials Offered by MetaLab at Harvard

https://aipedagogy.org/

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.

 

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.