Designed for the Blackboard user that would like to put their content into Blackboard so students can access it 24/7. This session will demonstrate ways to effectively arrange your course content in the Blackboard course management system, and what is the best way to put up your PowerPoint, Word documents, and other handouts from class.

This class is designed to help new employees learn their role in maintaining the safety and security of the college facilities. Topics covered in class include Security Issues, Safety Hazards, Fire Response, Medical Emergency Response, information on AED’s, the college Health Center, Campus Police services, and more. Participants will learn how and where to find the necessary information dealing with emergencies, such as a tornado, fire, workplace violence, or medical emergencies. Important phone numbers and room numbers will also be distributed. This information is pertinent to all three campuses. Although geared towards new employees, the session is open to any staff member who may find a refresher class in safety and security helpful.

Through utilization of roundtable discussions, study groups panel, movie review panel, out of door article discussion, workshop for critical thinking, and conference presentation, students begin to play an active part in learning subject matter. By implementing these activities, students gain a more concrete understanding of terms and theories, and scored higher points on exams.

This online course covers the basics on what faculty should know about online courses prior to teaching one. It is a required session for those teaching online at CLC for the first time, but anyone can come learn. Online Courses in a Nutshell is the FIRST in a 4-part Online Pedagogy series.

How many times have you given a presentation and wondered if you had “hit the mark”? Or how many times have you sat through a presentation only to be disappointed with the experience? This class is designed to help you become an excellent presenter by improving your presentation skills. In this class you will learn to:

• Effectively plan and prepare for the presentation
• Use PowerPoint, and other visual aids to enhance your presentation
• Use a variety of techniques to keep your audience involved

This is of general interest for anyone concerned with making sense of the Middle East Conflict and predicting its future direction.

Social Science faculty Mary Price (History) and Ribhi Salhi (Political Science) will jointly share their expertise on this informational session.

Part 1 will cover the Mandate System. Primary sources and strategies for studying Middle Eastern Issues will be introduced with focus on 1900-1930. The Sykes Picot secret agreement of May 1916 and the Versailles Peace Conference of June 1919 will be the foundation from which issues of the conflicts in the Middle East arise.

Part 2 will cover the 30 Years of War. The resulting conflicts will be explained as they led to conflicts involving Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine, Israel, and Iran. Perspective on issues surrounding the states involved will be explained following their introduction.

Presenters: Martha Lally (psychology) and Kathy Johnston (education) Cooperative learning strategies (i.e. groupwork) are effective for all students, but especially those who may lack motivation. The presentation will highlight research supporing cooperative learning tasks, identify specific strategies for both classroom and online, and discuss pitfalls and success stories.

Facilitators: Mary Winter, C/A; Mark Coykendall, BIO; Janet Mason, SOC; Kathryn Rogalski, SOC

An opportunity for open-ended questions regarding the adjunct contract, and a discussion about most effective way to recruit and hire adjuncts, schedule classes, and help them feel a part of the department. This session will also cover specific processes that need to be followed when working with adjuncts.

Presenters: Martha Lally (psychology) and Kathy Johnston (education) Cooperative learning strategies (i.e. groupwork) are effective for all students, but especially those who may lack motivation. The presentation will highlight research supporing cooperative learning tasks, identify specific strategies for both classroom and online, and discuss pitfalls and success stories.

This is a 'self-reflection' course in which you watch a one-hour webcast and submit a one-page reflection paper about what you learned from the webcast and how you might apply it to your instruction. Most everyone will agree that the more students are engaged in an online course, the more successful they will be. But will redesigning your courses to take advantage of the latest social media improve learning and retention? This seminar will take a look at that question as well as explore: TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED INCLUDE: •The latest online retention studies •Dallas County Community College's use of the DataTel Retention Alert System which allows faculty "Success Coaches" to monitor online student learning •A new Blackboard template which should increase student retention

Designed for the Blackboard user that would like students to turn in assignments through the blackboard system. Blackboard assignment manager allows students to submit assignments directly to the grade center of their blackboard course when instructors can grade them and leave the student feedback on the assignment.

This class contains both reference and practical materials designed to assist new employees in learning the operational procedures of CLC’s computer systems. New staff members will learn how to increase their skills and knowledge of the college by using the online resources of the CLC Internet and Intranet. Staff will also learn how to best utilize the services of the Help Desk and the Professional Development Center, how to access voicemail via Outlook, and more. Part Two of the class includes hands-on and reference materials to enable new employees to efficiently use CLC’s I P phone system

Learn how to create brochures, flyers, calendars and award certificates all in one class. You will learn how to create professional looking documents using the helpful wizards. Create a tri-fold brochure while learning more about publication design, including building a design grid using layout guides. You'll also be shown how to create and use text and picture frames within your document, import text from other applications, vibrant background and fill elements, work with WordArt, Design Gallery, and drawing tools to enhance your internal publications.

Today’s workforce is increasingly diverse. People are different because of race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, age, sexual orientation, disabilities, and a multitude of other factors that produce this tapestry of our society. Understanding these differences and how they relate to the values we individually bring to work each day is paramount in creating a caring environment at CLC. New employees will explore value differences and develop an understanding as to how they impact our ability to work together. They will gain practical knowledge with supporting communication skills that promote a work environment that is healthy, happy, and productive – a value we all have in common.

Have you wondered what the Twitter phenomena is all about? Are you friends on Facebook but you’re not sure what it is? This hands-on workshop will focus on these two social networking tools with live demonstration and hands-on exploration. You will create your own account, learn to use the interface, and explore uses for the tool that span from the practical and professional to the mundane. Tips for incorporating Twitter and Facebook into your life and your curriculum will also be discussed. Instructors: Julie Britten, Library Technology Specialist and Michelle Carter, Reference Librarian

Designed for the new Blackboard user, this session covers the basic tools of Blackboard and their uses. In addition, we will cover how you can get started using Blackboard for your courses. Upon completion of this session you will be able to: Change the course display name. Add a content area to your menu. Attach your current syllabus as an item. Add a welcome announcement to your course. Enroll another faculty member into your course. Make your course available to students.

This session will allow you to consider things to include when developing an online course, and will cover pedagogical considerations you need to make when designing a course for online delivery. This workshop is required for faculty teaching online for the first time at CLC. Online Course Design is the SECOND in a 4-part Online Pedagogy series.

This three-part class introduces new employees to Outlook as used at CLC. This class may also be helpful for established employees wanting a refresher course on Using the Calendar and Meeting Planner. Section One: Using Email includes: • General Email Usage • Sorting & Grouping Messages • Setting Mail Format Options • Creating & Using Contacts & Distribution Lists • Accessing Voicemail via Outlook Section Two: Calendar Use includes: • Basic Calendar Use • Scheduling Appointments • Adding Events to the Calendar • Working with Multiple Calendars • Opening a Shared Calendar Section Three: Meeting Planner includes: • Scheduling a Meeting • Tracking Attendees • Responding to a Meeting Invite • Rescheduling a Meeting • Canceling a Meeting

Participants will:

• learn how to edit existing web pages
• learn how to create a web page

Designed for the Blackboard user that would like to put their content into Blackboard so students can access it 24/7. This session will demonstrate ways to effectively arrange your course content in the Blackboard course management system, and what is the best way to put up your PowerPoint, Word documents, and other handouts from class.

Synopsis of creating, editing, and managing wikis and other collaborative technologies. We will explore 3 different free public wikis, and the usefulness of these technologies in the classroom.

In this program, you will gain an understanding of the value that the College of Lake County has placed on service excellence and recognize your respective role in meeting service excellence goals. You will learn how the delivery of service excellence to CLC customers is based on five factors that research has proven that customers use to evaluate service quality. To promote that knowledge, strategies for developing effective messages based on customer needs and behaviors are applied. Program Objectives:

• Increase your clarity regarding the importance of internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Acquire a clear understanding of CLC’s customers – who they are as well as their particular interests and needs.
• Learn and apply the 5 factors that customers use to evaluate service quality.
• Gain enhanced skills in listening, supporting, and responding to customers.
• Practice developing effective messages that promote customer satisfaction and service excellence.
• Build a specific action plan to meet your service excellence goals.

WebQuests take your lessons to the Internet. They allow you to facilitate your students as they engage in gathering and synthesizing information. We will discuss the parts of a WebQuest and visit some on the Internet. You will then create your own WebQuest to use in your classroom.

Facilitators: Julie DeGraw, Counseling; Trisha Andrews, Advising; Faculty panelist TBD

Did you know that you can store your bookmarks on the web? This will allow you to access your bookmarks from any computer connected to the Internet. And, you can easily share some, or all, of your bookmarks your friends, family, coworkers and students. That’s where social bookmarking comes in. Come learn how to do all this and more in this hands-on workshop. Instructors: Julie Britten, Library Technology Specialist and Michelle Carter, Reference Librarian

This class is designed for the experienced user of Microsoft Office Access 2007. You will learn advanced database skills including organizing database objects using a switchboard as well as creating complex three dimensional queries for data retrieval. You must have completed the Microsoft Office Access Bootcamp class or have taken another Access class at CLC or another college in order to benefit from this class. This will be a hands-on, interactive class where you will work in groups on a database simulation project to solve specific database issues including:

• Proper database design
• Forms for data entry
• Queries for data retrieval
• Reports for data viewing
• Switchboard for database organization

This class contains both reference and practical materials designed to assist new employees in learning the operational procedures of CLC’s computer systems. New staff members will learn how to increase their skills and knowledge of the college by using the online resources of the CLC Internet and Intranet. Staff will also learn how to best utilize the services of the Help Desk and the Professional Development Center, how to access voicemail via Outlook, and more. Part Two of the class includes hands-on and reference materials to enable new employees to efficiently use CLC’s I P phone system

Designed for the Blackboard user that would like to move their grade book online so students can assess it 24/7. Learn to add, manage and manipulate your grade book items and include extra credit into you Blackboard Grade Center in this session.

This session will cover techniques of using the Discussion Board in Blackboard as well as best pedagogical methods for encouraging classroom discussion in an online format. This workshop is required for faculty who are teaching online for the first time at CLC. Online Communications Using Blackboard is the THIRD in a 4-part Online Pedagogy series. It is the only face-to-face online pedagogy section.

• How to log into and out of the web-based system
• How to use the new menus, navigation buttons and toolbars in the system
• Entering and saving data in the system
• Conducting basic and advanced searches
• Moving between records in a search list
• Searching for Bio/Demo data in the system
• Using the New Window function
• Setting your own user defaults
• Creating Favorites in Internet Explorer
• General maintenance – clearing out browser’s cache

More and more adults are returning to college to gain extra qualifications. This group has high expectations and specific learner characteristics. This class will discuss the needs, expectations, values, and preferred communication styles of 30-somethings and beyond. We will examine some techniques you can use to tailor your classes to their learner characteristics to ensure success.

This session will cover how to incorporate assessments such as tests, quizzes, and surveys in Blackboard.

This is a 'self-reflection' course in which you watch a one-hour webcast and submit a one-page reflection paper about what you learned from the webcast and how you might apply it to your instruction. This 60 minute seminar will consist of ten demonstrations / presentations from award-winning teachers. They will each provide their most successful and favorite teaching tip for engaging, students and boosting learning in the classroom.

This class is designed to help new employees learn their role in maintaining the safety and security of the college facilities. Topics covered in class include Security Issues, Safety Hazards, Fire Response, Medical Emergency Response, information on AED’s, the college Health Center, Campus Police services, and more. Participants will learn how and where to find the necessary information dealing with emergencies, such as a tornado, fire, workplace violence, or medical emergencies. Important phone numbers and room numbers will also be distributed. This information is pertinent to all three campuses. Although geared towards new employees, the session is open to any staff member who may find a refresher class in safety and security helpful.

Thinking of teaching a course online? This session will provide an overview of best practices, tips, and tricks from successful online educators. This class is required for instructors teaching online for the first time at CLC. Online Course Design is the FOURTH in a 4-part Online Pedagogy series.

Designed for the new blackboard user that would like to modify their default course shell in Blackboard. Make changes to the menu, the look and feel, and features available to the student.

Designed for the new Blackboard user, this session covers the basic tools of Blackboard and their uses. In addition, we will cover how you can get started using Blackboard for your courses. Upon completion of this session you will be able to: Change the course display name. Add a content area to your menu. Attach your current syllabus as an item. Add a welcome announcement to your course. Enroll another faculty member into your course. Make your course available to students.

Particpants will learn how to enter Purchasing Requisitions into the system, copy Requisitions from other requisitions, Approve and Budget check them.. Some of the areas covered are:

• Entering Requisitions - Udnerstand the REQ header, distribution and lines
• Approve Requistions - Approving amounts and chartfields(for administrators only) and budget checking.
• Links & Misc. Actions - REQ header and line details and copy from function
• Inquiry on existing requisitions - Review existing requisitions entered in the system
• Print Requisition - Rn delivered Requistion report

This class contains both reference and practical materials designed to assist new employees in learning the operational procedures of CLC’s computer systems. New staff members will learn how to increase their skills and knowledge of the college by using the online resources of the CLC Internet and Intranet. Staff will also learn how to best utilize the services of the Help Desk and the Professional Development Center, how to access voicemail via Outlook, and more. Part Two of the class includes hands-on and reference materials to enable new employees to efficiently use CLC’s I P phone system

This three-part class introduces new employees to Outlook as used at CLC. This class may also be helpful for established employees wanting a refresher course on Using the Calendar and Meeting Planner. Section One: Using Email includes: • General Email Usage • Sorting & Grouping Messages • Setting Mail Format Options • Creating & Using Contacts & Distribution Lists • Accessing Voicemail via Outlook Section Two: Calendar Use includes: • Basic Calendar Use • Scheduling Appointments • Adding Events to the Calendar • Working with Multiple Calendars • Opening a Shared Calendar Section Three: Meeting Planner includes: • Scheduling a Meeting • Tracking Attendees • Responding to a Meeting Invite • Rescheduling a Meeting • Canceling a Meeting

This class is for new employees in board-approved full time and part time positions. The session covers the College of Lake Count's history, organizational structure, student/staff profiles, and programs and services. A tour of the Grayslake campus is included.

• How to log into and out of the web-based system
• How to use the new menus, navigation buttons and toolbars in the system
• Entering and saving data in the system
• Conducting basic and advanced searches
• Moving between records in a search list
• Searching for Bio/Demo data in the system
• Using the New Window function
• Setting your own user defaults
• Creating Favorites in Internet Explorer
• General maintenance – clearing out browser’s cache

This class is designed to help new employees learn their role in maintaining the safety and security of the college facilities. Topics covered in class include Security Issues, Safety Hazards, Fire Response, Medical Emergency Response, information on AED’s, the college Health Center, Campus Police services, and more. Participants will learn how and where to find the necessary information dealing with emergencies, such as a tornado, fire, workplace violence, or medical emergencies. Important phone numbers and room numbers will also be distributed. This information is pertinent to all three campuses. Although geared towards new employees, the session is open to any staff member who may find a refresher class in safety and security helpful.

Today’s workforce is increasingly diverse. People are different because of race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, age, sexual orientation, disabilities, and a multitude of other factors that produce this tapestry of our society. Understanding these differences and how they relate to the values we individually bring to work each day is paramount in creating a caring environment at CLC. New employees will explore value differences and develop an understanding as to how they impact our ability to work together. They will gain practical knowledge with supporting communication skills that promote a work environment that is healthy, happy, and productive – a value we all have in common.

Designed for the new Blackboard user, this session covers the basic tools of Blackboard and their uses. In addition, we will cover how you can get started using Blackboard for your courses. Upon completion of this session you will be able to: Change the course display name. Add a content area to your menu. Attach your current syllabus as an item. Add a welcome announcement to your course. Enroll another faculty member into your course. Make your course available to students.