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Curriculum Development System
The collection of documents, websites and presentations below cover several teaching and learning related concepts.
Improving Multiple Choice Test Items [WEBSITE]
Assessment and evaluation are a significant part of effective teaching. This web page module was adapted from a TLC session on writing better multiple choice format questions. You will find session materials linked in the module.
Responding Appropriately to Learning Style Differences [PPT]
Fall 2008 Student Success Series Presentation from Session 2 on Responding Appropriately to Learning Style Differences” by Dr. Paula Ahles.
Millennial student Characteristics [PDF]
List of characteristics of Millennial student.
Course Development Rubric [DOC]
Course Development Rubric includes definitions, resources, and MS Word form used to assess or plan development of a course.
The UnderStudy Program at ICC
The UnderStudy Program provides 50-minute lessons to increase the visibility of college services, promote student success and possibly reduce the time classes are cancelled due to illness or travel. A faculty member who is planning to attend a conference, for example, could choose among the topics and request a lesson to be delivered during the class session when the faculty member is absent.Questions? Contact Patrice Hess, phess@icc.edu or 694-5295
See the current UnderStudy Program Menu [PDF]
Tackling Attendance with Technology
Instructions, templates and assistance with using a technology solution for recording and tracking attendance. Use these links to access the how-to guide and download the attendance spreadsheet templates needed for your class meeting patterns. Need assistance or have questions? Contact a TLC staff member, tlc@icc.edu, 694-8908 or visit 240A on the East Peoria Campus.
How to use the Excel Attendance Templates [PDF]
Attendance Tracking Templates
Right-click the hyperlink to the file and select Save Link As to download a template file to your computer or drive then open the file with Microsoft Excel. Templates are provided for MWF, MW, TR and once-per-week class meeting patterns. If your class meeting pattern varies from the provided templates, consult a TLC staff member for assistance. Versions 1 and 2 of the templates vary by the format of the name column. Version 1 of the template displays student first and last names in one column. Version 2 of the templates displays student last name in one column and student first name in another column.
MWF Template Version 1 [.xlsx]; MWF Template Version 2 [.xlsx]
MW Template Version 1 [.xlsx]; MW Template Version 2 [.xlsx]
TR Template Version 1 [.xlsx]; TR Template Version 2 [.xlsx]
Once-per-week Version 1 [.xlsx]; Once-per-week Version 2 [.xlsx]
Student Technology Skills Checklist [PDF]
This checklist is used at student orientation to introduce students to the main technologies and accounts they have been issued at ICC. It provides step-by-step instructions to assist them in finding their username understanding their default password and accessing their eservices, email and blackboard accounts.
Equipped Classroom Technology Maps, Spring 2009 [PDF]
A 36-page full color document that includes a brief description of the equipment categorized into different room types and floorplans from all three campuses identifying the locations of those room types on campus.
Smart Classroom Operation Guide [PDF]
Clear step-by-step instructions for using smart classroom equipment with the built-in podium panel in the smartroom.
Smart Classroom Operation Guide [PDF]
Clear step-by-step instructions for using smart classroom equipment with the small digital screen on the podium.
Sympodium Classroom Operation Guide [PDF]
Clear step-by-step instructions for using sympodium classroom equipment.
Curriculum Development System—Revising a Syllabus [PDF]
Use the Curriculum Development System (CDS) to draft new course syllabi, edit existing syllabi,
view and print official syllabi, draft new programs, edit existing programs and print program information. CDS also offers Program Summaries which are descriptions of the programs of study found in the catalog. The ICC Curriculum Committee uses CDS to manage all curricula, curricular documentation and the processes used to create, review, approve and manage curricula.
Developmental? Foundational? How Can I Help My Students Learn More Effectively?
Presentation [PDF]
Presentation slides from Celebration of Learning Session, January 10, 2008.
Developmental? Foundational? How Can I Help My Students Learn More Effectively?
Handout [PDF]
Notes from Celebration of Learning Session, January 10, 2008.
Blackboard Assignments Quick Reference Guide with SafeAssign [PDF]
The plagiarism detection tool SafeAssign is integrated with the Blackboard Assignments feature. To learn more about how to use this tool in Blackboard visit the link for the quick reference or contact a staff member in the Teaching and Learning Center. See also the LibGuide Quick Start to Research and Avoiding Plagiarism for a reference for faculty and students.
Arnada, Gerald (2010) Coping with Seven Disruptive Personality Types in the Classroom; a Magna Publications Whitepaper [BOOK]
Available from the East Peoria Campus Library – LB3011 .A43 2010
Dealing with Difficult Students [PDF]
Handout from 2006 conference session on Student Judicial Programs.
Managing Student Conduct of Concern:
- Managing Student Conduct of Concern [PDF]
- Faculty/Staff Referral Guide for Student Behaviors of Concern [PDF]
Top 10 Tips for Addressing Sensitive Topics and Maintaining Civility in the Classroom [PDF]
Center for Teaching and Faculty Development at San Francisco State University in Effective Classroom Management.
Managing Disruptive Classroom Behavior [PDF]
Angela Provitera McGlynn
The Classroom as a Learning Community [PDF]
Angela Provitera McGlynn
When Students Threaten Professors [PDF]
Anne H. Franke, Esq.
Wise Results, LLC
Washington, DC
Student Technology Skills Checklist [PDF]
This checklist is used at student orientation to introduce students to the main technologies and accounts they have been issued at ICC. It provides step-by-step instructions to assist them in finding their username understanding their default password and accessing their eServices, email and Blackboard accounts.
ICC Student Orientation & Resources Lesson Plan [PDF]
All students have access to ICC Student Orientation & Resources in Blackboard. This site provides an online overview of ICC’s programs and services. Students who do not participate in ICC’s FYICC/new student orientation are encouraged to review this site. However, the site may have useful information for all students, faculty and staff. If you login to Blackboard and do not find access to the site, contact the TLC to be enrolled. If you are interested in guiding students through a mini-orientation using the site, use this lesson plan for assistance!
Blackboard resources for students are linked to the Blackboard login page.
Other handouts and resources for students can be found on the Current Students page of the ICC web site.
ICC provides all students with a Google-based email account. As a result, all students have access to Google tools for sending and receiving email, managing and creating documents, maintaining a web-based calendar and creating websites. Visit the Google Apps page for reference guides on each of these tools.