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The beginning of the semester is a busy and exciting time for students and instructors. Despite this normal chaos, how can we help our students begin on a positive note? Have you considered writing a welcome letter (or email)? I have written one for years. I send it via email and post it in my announcements in the learning management system. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce yourself and the course content, remind students of meeting time/room (or how to access an online course), and …the options are endless. But, don’t make the letter endless. They should be genuine […]
View the CTL’s spring 2018 workshops! You can also check out the schedule on the CTL’s Opportunities page or on the CTL’s Event Calendar page. Please note, dates/times are subject to change. To register and see the most up-to-date offerings, please use the “Search, Register, and Pay for Non-Credit Classes” section of MVConnect. Refer to the Professional Development Training Guide for more information on using MVConnect to search, register, or drop sessions. If you do not have a Moraine Valley email address or cannot login to MVConnect to view and register for workshops, please contact the CTL at (708) 974-5347. Hope to see you […]
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Accessibility checker Microsoft PowerPoint (2016 version for Windows and Mac) has a built-in accessibility checker. The tool is designed to aid an individual in determining a presentation’s accessibility issues. It does not cover all accessibility topics however, it does cover most of them and can be a time saver. The tool will scan a presentation and present a series of errors and warnings. Any issue can be reviewed by clicking on it, allowing the user to be presented with information on why and how to fix. The accessibility checker can be accessed through the ribbon by going to File -> Check […]