The purpose of eLearning's Spring Showcase is to explore some of the best and most innovative online courses produced during the previous year by SLCC faculty in collaboration with the eLearning team.

The 2025 eLearning Showcase featured one general session and 12 breakout sessions. All sessions were virtual, streamed live in Zoom on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. 

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Keynote Address: The Galindafied eLearning Grimmerie:  A 2025 Spellbook for Online Success 

  • Gavin Harper - Director of SLCC Online and eLearning
What does online success look like at SLCC in 2025?  The director of eLearning will explore new technology integrations, detail some of the new digital accessibility guidelines, and offer some data on what SLCC’s online world offers students.  So much of what happens online appears as witchcraft, but for those of us who design and collaborate on those courses, it’s just, well, our spellbook for success.

Feeling Green: How Department-Specific Onboarding Can Benefit Students and Instructors 

  • Zac Holt – Clinical Manager, Nursing
  • Wes Turner – Assistant Director of Course and Program Development for CBE and Professional Development, eLearning

The Wizard of Engineering: Crafting Online Solutions with Magic and Precision 

  • Korin Holden – Assistant Professor, Engineering
  • Cherise King – Instructional Designer, eLearning
  • Matt Wilson – Instructional Designer, eLearning
In this math-heavy engineering course, projects were added to help the students relate the math they were doing to the real world. Come and see how project design, clear expectations, and student freedom affected the student and instructor experience.

New EdTech Tools, Updates, Discoverate, and Guides

  • Corey Stevens – Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning Technologies, eLearning
  • Jenee Brenning – Teaching and Learning Technology Coordinator, eLearning
Every year eLearning strives to make your experience with Canvas just a little bit better, and we’ve implemented a lot of new tools in Canvas to do that. In this presentation we'll briefly go over the following: Harmonize, Lucid, CopyLeaks copy and paste checker, Simple Syllabus accessibility tool, and the Online Technology Guide for Students.

eLearning’s Credentials: More Swankified than a Diploma from Shiz University!

  • Eduardo Zaragoza – Learning Experience Designer, eLearning
  • Bob Lindsay – Assistant Director of Quality, Training, and Project Management, eLearning
Come learn about eLearning's three most popular credentials; the Canvas User Credential, Online Teacher Credential, and Livestream Teacher Credential; our two new credentials that were launched this spring; the DesignPLUS User Credential and the Digital Accessibility Credential, and our plan to launch the Engaged Teacher Credential this summer. Earn these credentials and you'll be changed for good!

Defying Technology: How to Encourage Authentic Student Submissions

  • Diogo Lemos Soares Cosme – Assistant Professor of Language
  • Matt Wilson – Instructional Designer, eLearning
In the age of generative AI, students have easy access to tools that can complete assignments on their behalf, raising concerns about academic integrity and authentic learning. This session will explore the underlying reasons why students turn to AI-generated content for assignments, examining factors such as convenience, pressure, and lack of engagement. We will then discuss strategies for course design that discourage AI dependency, including the use of authentic assessments, interactive assignments, and fostering deeper student engagement. Finally, we will share real-world examples from our own experience, illustrating both challenges and successful approaches in promoting original student work within an online learning environment.

Simple Syllabus: A Syllabus that Makes Everyone Green with Envy

  • Corey Stevens – Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning Technologies, eLearning
Simple Syllabus is SLCC's syllabus management platform which was rolled out in 2024. It’s purpose is to greatly simplify the creation and management of your syllabuses, as well as cover institutional standards while maintaining instructor autonomy. This platform provides easier access to syllabuses by students, faculty, and the institution. In this session we will show you how to gain access to Simple Syllabus, briefly demonstrate useful features for you and your administrative assistants, show you how to get help, and have some time for questions at the end.

Spellbinding Discussions: A Wicked Approach Using Harmonize

  • Jenee Brenning – Teaching and Learning Technology Coordinator, eLearning
  • Annette Moulder – Instructional Technology Specialist, eLearning
Explore how Harmonize, one of eLearning’s newest and most exciting tools, can elevate your Canvas discussions with features like multiple due dates, AI-generated rubrics and discussion posts, and annotation tools for PDFs, videos, and images. 

We Represent the eLearning Guild: An Overview of eLearning's Services

  • Kristy Conlin – Project Manager, eLearning
  • Chris Luker – Assistant Director of Media Services, eLearning
  • Marie Horne – Assistant Director of Course and Program Development, eLearning
Step right up and discover the wonders of the eLearning team! The eLearning “Lollipop Guild” invites you to explore a treasure trove of services designed to make your educational journey as sweet as can be. Join us in the magical land of eLearning, where every service is a step towards a brighter, more enchanting educational experience.

Forks in the (Yellow Brick) Road: Opportunities for Reflection and Revision

  • Penny Bivens – Assistant Professor of Business Management
  • Eric Whittaker – Instructional Designer, eLearning
There is no such thing as a “perfect” course. Even the most well-thought out courses can, and should, be regularly evaluated and revised. This presentation will show some of the ways BUS-2200 has evolved over the past few semesters and how those changes have improved the student experience.

The Thrillifying Braverism of Regular and Substantive Interaction: Updates to the Faculty Handbook

  • Gavin Harper – Director of SLCC Online and eLearning
  • Brett Terpstra – Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Explore the challenges and creativity behind regular and substantive interaction.  The Faculty Online Engagement Committee chairs will offer some pro tips and answer questions regarding the process of creating our new SLCC guidelines for online classes.

No Good Course Goes Unmodified: Three Wickedly Quick Spells for Improving Canvas Accessibility

  • Kevin Hammond – Instructional Technology Specialist, eLearning
Courses become extraordinary when every student can access them. This breakout session empowers faculty to transform their Canvas courses through accessibility wizardry. Join us to discover the magical accessibility tools of Canvas Accessibility Checker, Yuja Panorama, and CitiLabs DesignPlus to create learning experiences where every student can soar.

The 4-5 Wickedest Things in Canvas

  • Corey Stevens – Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning Technologies, eLearning
  • Maryanne Tye – System Administrator, eLearning 
  • Peter Wiarda – System Administrator, eLearning
Come learn about the latest additions to Canvas’ feature set: Multi-Select Gradebook Filters, Find and Replace Plugin, Improvements to SpeedGrader, New Assign To, and more!

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