Teaching and Learning Center
Supporting teaching excellence and student success across all learning environments-in-person, online, hybrid and HyFlex.
Faculty & Staff
We’re here to support your teaching and professional growth at every step.
Ready to Teach?
Before the semester begins, take a few steps to make sure you have the information, access, and resources you need for a successful start. Review your course assignment, important dates, College systems, classroom access, and available support.
Get Access
JALC I.T. will contact the new Faculty via his/her communicated contact information to share account
information and set-up. Faculty JALC Account will provide you access to all the resources you will need throughout the semester.
- Employee username/password
- Faculty email/Outlook
- J1
- MyJALC
- Learning Portal/D2L
- Syllabus Management
- ….and many additional resources.
Visit the Faculty & Staff Resources page to see all that is available to faculty
Contact JALC IT if assistance is needed
Know Your Course Assignment
All course details can be accessed in J1
- View the course schedule
- Confirm course dates, meeting times, location and course format
- View your class roster
Know Your Classroom
- Find your classroom
- Classroom technology instructions
- Computer/projector/display
- Contact IT Help Desk for assistant with technology and when classroom technology issues arise.
Know Important Dates
- Academic calendar
- First/last day
- Holidays
- Withdrawal deadlines
- Midterm entry
- Final exam schedule
- Final grade deadlines
The academic calendar already gives you a great external destination for these dates rather than duplicating them.
Adjunct Faculty New Hire Checklist can be found within forms used campus wide.
How can the TLC Help?
The Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) provides tools, resources, and support to help faculty prepare engaging, accessible, and effective learning experiences. Whether you need assistance preparing your syllabus, setting up your Learning Portal course, using instructional technologies, or designing your course, the TLC is here to help you get ready to teach.
Course Syllabus
Faculty use Simple Syllabus to create, customize, and submit course syllabi in a standardized, college-approved format.
- Access Simple Syllabus
- Review/update required course information
- Add instructor/course-specific information
- Submit/publish syllabus
- Make syllabus available to students: once published, students will have access to the course syllabus in the D2L course.
Simple Syllabus is the system JALC faculty use to create, customize and submit standardized college syllabi.
If you need assistance contact the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC).
Set Up Your Learning Portal Course
All courses use the College’s Learning Portal to provide students with consistent access to essential course information. At a minimum, faculty use the Learning Portal to maintain student grades and attendance.
- Access your course
- Verify your roster
- Add/update course content as appropriate
- Set up the gradebook
- Set up attendance
- Check dates/deadlines
- Make sure links and files work
- Check accessibility
- Activate/publish course as required
Learning Portal (D2L) guides and resources can be found in the D2L User Group.
Additional D2L Instructor Resources are available.
Learning Portal (D2L) Technologies
Explore tools integrated with the Learning Portal, including Qwickly Attendance, Panorama Accessibility, and YuJa Verity online proctoring.
Instructional Design & Course Development
Get support with course organization, instructional strategies, assessments, student engagement, accessibility, and effective use of technology.
If you need assistance contact the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC).
Online Course Standards
Review JALC’s standards and expectations for online courses, including the Online Assessment Team (OAT) course review rubric and resources for developing quality online learning experiences.
If you need assistance contact the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC).
Learning Portal (D2L)
D2L is John A. Logan College’s learning platform. All courses use the College’s Learning Portal to provide students with consistent access to essential course information.
At a minimum, faculty use the Learning Portal to maintain student grades and attendance.
Take a Quick Look at the Learning Portal (D2L)
Set Up Your Learning Portal Course
All courses use the College’s Learning Portal to provide students with consistent access to essential course information. At a minimum, faculty use the Learning Portal to maintain student grades and attendance.
- Access your course
- Verify your roster
- Add/update course content as appropriate
- Set up the gradebook
- Set up attendance
- Check dates/deadlines
- Make sure links and files work
- Check accessibility
- Activate/publish course as required
Learning Portal (D2L) guides and resources can be found in the D2L User Group.
Additional D2L Instructor Resources are available.
Need Help?
If you need assistance contact the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC).
Students
You’re enrolled in courses, so what’s next?
The TLC provides guidance to students to assist in their learning process.
Discover the tools and resources you need to succeed.
Get Ready for Day One
Complete the steps below before classes begin so you’re ready to access your courses, receive important updates, and stay connected.
1
Access Your Account
Login information is sent to the personal email you provided on your application.
2
JALC Tools
These are the services you will use throughout your time at JALC. Email, Student Portal, etc.
3
Learning Portal (d2L)
Log in to the JALC online learning portal, perform a system check, configure notifications, and complete the D2L Orientation.
Student Digital Toolbox
Find the online services, learning tools, mobile apps, and communication resources you will use throughout your time at JALC.
College Accounts and Services
Access your email, student portal, course information, cloud storage, and other essential JALC services.
Volmail
Your official JALC student email account
Open Volmail
MyJALC
Your student portal for registration, course schedules, billing, financial aid information, and grades
Open MyJALC
Course Syllabi
View current course syllabi, including course expectations, grading information, required materials, and instructor contact information.
View Course Syllabi
OneDrive
Store, access, and share your coursework and other files securely from compatible devices.
Open OneDrive
Microsoft Teams
Join virtual meetings and collaborate with instructors, classmates, and college employees.
Open Microsoft Teams
Print Request
JALC students can print for free, from any computer, tablet, or smart phone. Submit Print Requests anytime, day or night. Pick up print jobs in Room C115, Monday-Friday. You can also print for free to the library copier, from any library computer.
Submit Print Request
Wireless Network
Connect to “JALC Wifi” using your Student ID and Password, this is the same password you used for your email and MyJALC. On a cell phone if you have an android you’ll need to choose “trust certificate on first use” or “don’t use” under certificate options.
IT Help Desk for Assistance
Microsoft Office for Free
John A. Logan Students can install Microsoft Office on up to 5 computers (Windows or Mac) for FREE! You can also install Microsoft Office on your phone or tablet for free from your device’s app store.
Install Microsoft Office
Bookstore
JALC has partnered with Barnes & Noble College Bookstore and their First Day Complete (FDC) program to provide affordable course materials to JALC students and to ensure required materials are available prior to the start of each semester, which also ensures every student in the program has the necessary tools for success in the classroom.
Textbook Information
Learning & Course Tools
Use these tools to prepare for classes, access course activity, complete online assessments, and obtain accessible course materials.
Learning Portal (D2L)
Log in to JALC’s online learning system to prepare your account. Once classes begin, use it to access announcements, assignments, quizzes, discussions, course materials, and grades.
Open Learning Portal (D2L)
Alternative Formats (Panorama)
In the Learning Portal download supported course documents in alternative formats.
Access Panorama using the accessibility icon beside supported documents in the Learning Portal.
Learn about Panorama
Mobile Apps
Download the mobile apps that help you stay connected, receive updates, and participate in your courses.
Learning Portal (Brightspace D2L Pulse App)
View course updates, announcements, due dates, and selected notifications from a mobile device.
Pulse is a helpful companion but does not replace the full Learning Portal.
Apple Download
Android Download
Android Download
Attendance (Qwickly Attendance)
Check in to class when directed by your instructor and view your attendance record.
Download Apple
Download Android
Download Android
Online Proctoring (Verity)
Use the Verity mobile app for proctored assessments in online courses.
Download Apple
Download Android
Download Android
Communication & Safety
Stay informed about important college information, emergencies, and campus closures.
JALC Alert
Sign up for emergency notifications and campus-closure text alerts.
Students must create an account and opt in to receive alerts.
Sign up for JALC Alert
JText
A primary method the College uses to send students important information and reminders.
Students can opt in to JText through the My Forms area in MyJALC.
Sign up for JText
Online Proctoring (Verity)
Use the Verity mobile app for proctored assessments in online courses.
Download Apple
Download Android
Download Android
Learning Portal (D2L)
D2L is John A. Logan College’s learning platform. All courses use the D2L. Students will use D2L to access course materials, submit assignments, take quizzes, participate in discussions, view grades, and communicate with your instructors.
New to D2L?
Take a Quick Look at the Learning Portal (D2L)
D2L Resources and Tutorials
Need Help?
What do you need help with?
Once you have been admitted to the College, temporary login information is sent to the email address listed on your college application.
Once you register for classes, your Volmail email address, Username/Student ID & Password are sent to that same personal email. This will get you into all of the services listed below within 24 hours.
Emails are sent from HelpDesk@jalc.edu. Remember to check Junk Mail if you do not see that email (enter “from: jalc“ in the search box).
Courses will appear in D2L on the first scheduled day of class, unless the instructor opens the course early. If you do not see your course(s) by 8:00 AM on the first scheduled day, please contact d2lsupport@jalc.edu
Students may take a free orientation to online instruction. The orientation will help ensure that you understand the basics of utilizing the Learning Portal (D2L) at John A. Logan College.
- The class is FREE. Upon successful completion of the orientation your instructors will be notified of your completion.
- The orientation is completely online and can be completed from anywhere that has an Internet connection.
- Most students should be able to complete the orientation in about three hours.
- You will learn about Desire2Learn one of the College’s learning management system for online courses. You will also learn how accounts are created, how students are enrolled in a course site, how to log in to your class or classes, the requirements for email accounts, and the procedures for assignments and communicating with your instructor and fellow students.
- You will learn what to do and who to contact if you have a technical problem while taking an online class.
- To complete the orientation, you will have to complete several “assignments” and pass a short test on the content covered in the course. You may review the orientation and take the quiz as many times as necessary to pass. If you fail the test the first time, just review the material and take the test again. While credit is given upon successful completion of the orientation, no failing grades are given.
YuJa Verity is John A. Logan College’s online proctoring solution for online courses. Verity integrates with D2L Brightspace to help maintain academic integrity during online assessments while allowing students to complete proctored exams from an appropriate testing location.
Learn more about Online Proctoring at JALC with Verity
When acquiring assistance with your course, your first point of contact should be your instructor. Questions about course content should be directed to the instructor for that specific course.
Additional Help can be provided by the Teaching and Learning Center and Information Technology.
Online Learning Information
John A. Logan College offers flexible learning options designed to meet the needs of today’s students. Online, Hybrid, and HyFlex courses use the College’s Learning Portal, D2L, to deliver course content, activities, communication, assessments, and other learning experiences. Learn more about the different course formats and find resources to help you prepare for online learning.
Course Formats
John A. Logan College’s top priority is to provide a quality education in a safe environment. Our goal is to provide a semester with a variety of formats to meet student needs. Learn more about course formats.
Find Online Courses
Explore current online course offerings available at John A. Logan College. View available courses.
Learning Portal: D2L
D2L is John A. Logan College’s learning platform. All courses use the D2L. Students will use D2L to access course materials, submit assignments, take quizzes, participate in discussions, view grades, and communicate with your instructors. View Learning Portal (D2L) guides and support resources.
Online Learning Outside Illinois
Planning to participate in online learning while residing outside Illinois? Learn about John A. Logan College’s participation in NC-SARA, state authorization, professional licensure disclosures, and student complaint information. JALC is approved by Illinois to participate in NC-SARA. View information regarding online learning outside of Illinois.
Online Proctoring Tool (Verity)
Verity is John A. Logan College’s online proctoring solution for online courses. Verity integrates with D2L Brightspace to help maintain academic integrity during online assessments while allowing students to complete proctored exams from an appropriate testing location.
Your instructor will determine which assessments require Verity and which proctoring settings are used.
What You’ll Need
Before taking a Verity-proctored assessment, students should be prepared with the equipment and resources required by their instructor’s selected proctoring settings.
- PC or mobile devices
- Stable internet connection
- YuJa Verity Browser Extension and/or Mobile App
- Webcam & microphone (built-in or external)
- Valid photo ID (student ID, driver’s license, or government-issued)
- Quiet space without interruptions
Supported Browsers & System Requirements: Check YuJa’s current system requirements before your assessment to make sure your device and browser are supported.
Before Your First Proctored Assessment
- Install the Verity Browser Extension
Students access Verity from their D2L course and can install the required extension as part of the setup process.
Accessing Verity browser extension and app guide
- Allow the Required Browser Permissions (Enable Incognito Mode)
The Verity extension requires certain browser permissions to provide proctoring features during an assessment. When taking a proctored assessment, you will be required to enable incognito mode. Follow the setup instructions provided by Verity and allow the permissions necessary for your assessment.
Setting extension permissions guide
How It Works – Student Experience
- Students must install the Verity extension to their browser or Mobile App to their device (Install Verity Guide)
- The extension can be accessed in your D2L course
- Must enable Allow in Incognito in the extension settings.
- Student launches the exam/quiz from their D2L course.
- System requests access to camera and microphone.
- Student completes ID verification
- Verity monitors during the exam.
- Student submits exam as normal.
Before Your Exam
- Place your ID nearby for verification
- Clear your workspace of notes, phones, or other distractions
- View Verity in Action: Proctoring demonstrations showing how test takers complete setup steps like camera checks, ID verification, room scans, and screen sharing directly within Learning Management Systems
- Some instructors may provide a demo verity exam
Verity Support
Additional Support
- D2L Technical Issues → d2lsupport@jalc.edu
- Course Questions → Contact Instructor
Student Success Center
Do you need:
- Tutoring
- Disability Support Services
- Student Success Navigator
- Counseling
- …..and many more services
The Student Success Center is full of resources to assist students in their academic endeavors.
There are three different programs found in the Student Success Center, including: Campus Tutoring, TRIO Student Support Services, and Disability Support Services. Each of these programs offers students a variety of services to help them meet their educational goals.
Visit the Student Success Center to access your JALC student resources.
Current Student Resources
Access a variety of resources and services available to JALC students, including academic support, financial aid, student services, campus resources, student life, and helpful links.
Course Help?
When acquiring assistance with your course, your first point of contact should be your instructor. Questions about course content should be directed to the instructor for that specific course.
Learning Portal (D2L) Help?
D2L accounts are created automatically when you enroll in classes. Currently the account creation and enrollment process takes about 24 hours to complete.
Login issue?
It’s helpful to remember
- Yours initial and future account information will be emailed to the personal email account you provided on your application.
- Your Password can be reset.
- You can contact IT help desk for assistance.
Having technical issues?
If you have experienced a technical problem in Desire2Learn with a test, posting to a discussion, etc., you should first reference the student help resources located within D2L in the Student Help Widget. If additional technical assistance is required, please contact JALC D2L Support by email or call during the regular work week: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- JALC D2L Support
- Email: d2lsupport@jalc.edu
- (618) 985-2828, Ext. 8278
Having additional issues?
If you have attempted the above resources and have not found a solution, you may contact the appropriate department chair.
About the Teaching and Learning Center
We are dedicated to supporting a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
How Can We Help?
Submit a request and a member of our team will be in touch soon.
- Get help with course design, technology, training, and more
- We respond to all requests promptly.
- We’re here to support you!