Moraine Valley Center for Teaching & Learning

MANAGING DUE DATES & QUIZ ATTEMPTS (CTLF-C207-530)
2024-03-08 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | A280
We will explore the many tools for managing due dates and availability times for assignments and quizzes. You will also learn how to grant more time or additional attempts to Canvas Quizzes.

NUVENTIVE: ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT (CTLE-V130-560)
2024-03-06 15:30 - 16:30 | A280
The Nuventive Assessment Platform improves upon the MVCC student learning outcomes assessment initiative by delivering a more efficient planning and reporting process. In addition, Nuventive provides: data dashboards, streamlining plan and report templates aligned with feedback, a central document drive, and curriculum mapping tools; to enhance student learning outcome trends – interconnected through real-time visualization – illustrating how learning occurs throughout your curriculum.If you are the program or department leader responsible for the annual CLO and PLO assessment plan and report, be among the first to experience hands-on training on Nuventive

SELF-CARE: NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH (CTLE-E121-546)
2024-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | B132, United States
This is the fourth in-person session in the self-care series hosted by the Wellness Coordinator and the Center for Teaching and Learning. Experts will discuss the importance of key nutrients and their role in supporting overall health. Interactive demonstrations of making nutritional choices.

CANVAS OUTCOMES & ASSESSMENT DATA (CTLF-C203-561)
2024-03-04 15:30 - 16:30 | L243
In this session, faculty will put their assessment plan to action and learn how to use Canvas to align activities to outcomes, score student performance using rubrics, and view outcomes data for their course.

SELF-CARE HEART HEALTHY (CTLE-E120-547)
2024-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | A280
This is the third session in the self-care series hosted by the Wellness Coordinator and the Center for Teaching and Learning. We will have an informative and engaging discussion via Microsoft Teams centered on sharing and celebrating the steps each of us took to be more heart healthy. Additional tips and resources will be provided. When you register, you will receive the URL to the Self-Care Series Teams channel.

This is Not Normal: The 2024 Candidacy of Donald Trump
2024-02-20 11:00 - 12:15 | Library, United States
The 2024 candidacy of former President Donald Trump is unlike any political campaign in United States history. It is unprecedented to have a presidential nominee running for office after two impeachment acquittals and currently facing 4 indictments and 91 felony charges. MVCC political science faculty will examine this unique candidacy and how the second Trump presidency may differ from the first, including policies Trump may pursue, fewer institutional constraints on the Trump presidency, and implications for democracy and international relations. This event will take place in the Library Lounge (Building L) or you can watch it as it streams on YouTube. Click here to view.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Q & A (CTLE-V210-531)
2024-02-20 10:00 - 23:00 | A280
This is a time for anyone to stop in and ask questions of the Coordinator of Employee Training and Development. This includes, but is not limited to, questions about or related to leadership, supervisory, soft skills, and technology. Please note that any faculty that has Canvas-related questions should reach out to the Center for Teaching and Learning directly or attend a Canvas-specific session.

The Factions Within: The Schisms in the Democratic Party
2024-02-20 09:30 - 10:45 | Library, United States
Over the past year, cracks have been forming within the Democratic coalition over several topics including social issues, whether Joe Biden should run for a second term, U.S. support for Israel, and several other issues. In this panel discussion, political science faculty members will examine these divides and help us understand the different demographic groups that come together to form modern political parties. This forum will be held in the Library Lounge (Building L) or it can be seen streaming on YouTube. Click here to view.

SELF-CARE HEART HEALTHY (CTLE-E120-546)
2024-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 | B132, United States
This is the second in-person session in the self-care series hosted by the Wellness Coordinator and the Center for Teaching and Learning. The emphasis will be on heart health. An informative and engaging activity centered around practices and habits that contribute to the well-being of the heart, as we are in the midst of a month that is designed to celebrate many things, including love and being kind to the heart.

NUVENTIVE OVERVIEW FOR FACULTY (CTLE-V131-560)
2024-02-05 15:30 - 16:00 | A280
In this session, faculty will observe how departmental assessment leads use Nuventive to create assessment plans, access Canvas outcomes and grades data, and submit reports.

ADVOCATE FOR FORWARD ROTATION (CTLE-V205-501)
2024-01-31 12:00 - 12:50 | D116, United States
Advocate for Forward Rotation is a change management and advocacy presentation. The goal of this presentation is to discuss change management and how each member of Moraine Valley Community College can help advocate for changes that will allow Moraine Valley Community College to meet its mission and vision while also meeting the changing needs of its students, staff, and community.

OUTLOOK ADVANCED (CTLE-T190-546)
2024-01-25 12:00 - 12:50 | Online with Hybrid Mtgs., United States
The objective of this course is to walk you through some of the more advanced features of Microsoft Outlook from the desktop and web views. The workshop will cover navigating special characters, polling, message receipts, expiring an email, and using the trust center. This training is in a computer lab for hands-on engagement.

SELF-CARE: THE SERIES [WELLNESS KICKOFF] (CTLE-E119-546)
2024-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Online with Hybrid Mtgs., United States
This is the first of 22 sessions hosted by the Wellness Coordinator and the Center for Teaching and Learning intended to educate and inspire people to engage in self-care. Those who register for the self-care series by the February 26th session and attend all of the sessions will be entered into a lottery at the end of the series to win prizes. The talk on January 22 will define self-care and the benefits it provides. At each in-person event, little tokens will be distributed.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Q&A (CTLE-V210-530)
2024-01-19 10:00 - 11:00 | A280
The objective of this course is to walk you through Webex. The workshop will cover identifying the meeting room link, scheduling a meeting, inviting attendees, starting a meeting, joining a meeting, audio connection, video connection, chat, sharing and recording a meeting. ATTENDEES SHOULD BRING THEIR LAPTOPS AND HEADPHONES.

WEBEX TRAINING (CTLE-T188-501)
2024-01-18 12:00 - 12:50 | A280

CANVAS QUESTIONS OPEN OFFICE HOUR (CTLF-C125-530)
2024-01-12 15:30 - 16:30 | A280
Open Office Hour for Canvas questions.

ADD REDSHELF EBOOK TO CANVAS (course code TBA)
2024-01-12 14:30 - 15:30 | A280
Open Office Hour for Redshelf. How to add the Redshelf link to your course Modules and what to do next.

OUTLOOK BASICS (CTLE-T231-501)
2024-01-12 12:00 - 12:50 | L244, United States
The objective of this course is to walk you through the basics of Microsoft Outlook from the desktop and web views. The workshop will cover signing in, locating frequently used areas, creating as well as applying your signature, setting reply all settings, handling quarantine mail and reporting suspicious mail. This training is in a computer lab for hands-on engagement.

ENGAGING DISCUSSION BOARDS (CTLF-I314-530)
2024-01-09 16:00 - 16:30 | A280
Looking for ways to spice up your discussion boards? During this time, we will be going over some tips on how to garner more engagement from students. This will be an interactive session where suggestions and brainstorming are welcome for all.

Education and Generative AI Roundup #6 (League of Innovation)
2023-12-14 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, United States
During the sixth session in our monthly series, we will be joined by Amanda Bickerstaff, a frequent consultant, writer, and speaker on the topic of AI in education, who will share her ideas on how teachers can maximize their potential through the adoption of AI.
Panelists: Kelsey Behringer, Chief Executive Officer, Packback; Amanda Bickerstaff, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, AI for Education
Register here to register for Roundup #6

Examining our National Debt, Deficits and Budget Challenges
2023-11-30 11:00 - 12:15 | Library, United States
This event will discuss the fiscal challenges facing the United States including approximately $33 Trillion in national debt, a nearly $2 Trillion deficit, rising interest payments, and major disagreements between Democrats and Republicans on how to fix these challenges. We will also examine simulations that provide choices for reducing the deficit.

Enhance Your Session Viewer Skills (HONORLOCK WEBINAR)
2023-11-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, United States
Are you able to confidently navigate the Honorlock session viewer? Do you know the differences between the flags? Join our webinar where our expert will share insights on how to leverage your session viewer. You’ll learn to confidently navigate the tool and master tips to manage your time when analyzing results.

SPOTLIGHT COURSE OUTCOMES (CTLF-S153-530)
2023-11-28 11:00 - 12:00
This workshop will review why course outcomes are important as well as discuss ways to develop course outcomes that not only work for the college, and students, but also for you.

Education and Generative AI Roundup #5 (League of Innovation)
2023-11-16 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar, United States
During the fifth session in our monthly series, we’ll highlight some amazing work that is coming from faculty, administration, and institutions as they navigate this new and rapidly changing technology. Our rotating panelists—experts in education and technology—will provide insight and advice during a dedicated Q&A.
Panelists: Kelsey Behringer, Chief Executive Officer, Packback; Dr. Lauren Swierc Falkowski, Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs, Union College
Register here to register for Roundup #5.

LOCAL RECORDS ACT (CTLE-P128-530)
2023-11-15 13:30 - 14:30 | A280
As a unit of local government, Moraine Valley Community College is subject to the Illinois Local Records Act. Most documents and records that college employees create are public records and subject to state regulations. In this workshop, participants will learn how public records are defined and the requirements for retaining and disposing of paper and electronic records.
Goals:
· Identify public records;
· Review the college’s retention schedule; and
· Discuss common challenges and best practices for storing and disposing of paper and electronic records.
This workshop is open to all, but recommended for deans, directors, department chairs, and administrative assistants.

Safe Zone Training
2023-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | U209
Safe Zone is a successful and highly utilized program at college campuses around the nation. Faculty and staff interested in this free, non-mandatory training on how to support members of our LGBT*QIA+ community can attend this two-hour session led by our campus’s trained Safe Zone facilitators. Faculty and staff successfully completing the training will receive a Safe Zone placard which they can display at their workstation.
To maintain the highest standards for supporting this program and the LGBT*QIA+ community, we are asking that those who have been trained in Safe Zone prior to Fall 2022 go through the training again. In addition, newly designed placards will be issued that include training expiration dates. In the meantime, of course, we encourage you to display other symbols of support as you wish.

Excel Basics (CTLE-T115-530)
2023-11-13 14:00 - 14:30 | A280
The training will be hosted via Webex, the room link is https://morainevalley.webex.com/morainevalley/j.php?MTID=m2e14fa4434d6280f1f78dd86cdff3139.The objective of this course is to walk you through the basics of Excel. The workshop will cover opening and saving files, difference between worksheet and workbook, printing, formatting cells, sorting data, and frequently used formulas. This training is in a computer lab for hands-on engagement.

MICROSOFT OUTLOOK INTERMEDIATE (CTLE-T232-530)
2023-10-30 14:00 - 14:30 | A280
The training will be hosted via Webex, the room link is https://morainevalley.webex.com/morainevalley/j.php?MTID=m780d387647004d06b57f5d5a60a43844. The objective of this course is to walk you through the basics of Microsoft Outlook from the desktop and web views. The workshop will cover navigating the calendar, using flags, creating as well as using folders, making rules, using tasks list and using the to do list.

MICROSOFT OUTLOOK BASICS (CTLE-T231-530)
2023-10-16 10:00 - 10:30 | A280
The training will be hosted via Webex, the room link is https://morainevalley.webex.com/morainevalley/j.php?MTID=mef46542fe0ce07ba56d4596825479c31. The objective of this course is to walk you through the basics of Microsoft Outlook from the desktop and web views. The workshop will cover signing in, locating frequently used areas, creating as well as applying your signature, setting reply all settings, handling quarantine mail and reporting suspicious mail.
