iStream is a powerful, web-based professional development tool for administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The many resources available through iStream are selected and designed to foster online discussions, provide easy access to a variety of e-learning experiences, and support professional development for college personnel. iStream users have quick, easy access to a wealth of resources. Take a look at some of the innovative ways current subscribers are using this web-based resource and professional development tool.

“iStream is used to deliver technology-focused workshops and orientation for faculty and staff during the college in-service training. The variety of novice (login/search functions) to expert (webinars/iPod downloads) users makes it a valuable training tool and resource.” Lane Community College

Previously Featured Ways to Use iStream

• “We use the LENS Module 6, Instructional Evaluation, as an introduction to faculty classroom assessment strategies.” Louisiana Community and Technical College System
• “Our college has created a custom e-learning adjunct faculty module with iStream content that is updated monthly with new resources.” Anne Arundel Community College
• “Our college has been promoting the use and advance of the iStream/MITE/iPod content modules for specific departments to include as content resources for students.” Butler Community College
• “We have challenged our staff development leadership to incorporate iStream resources—conference keynotes, special sessions, and themed monthly updates—to cut back on funding our annual outsource training services and reach broader audiences.” El Paso Community College
• “iStream is introduced to new faculty and employees during orientation programs to highlight the unique mission and focus of community college in higher education. Many new faculty and staff are working at community colleges for the first time, and this experience introduces and emphasizes the breadth and depth of the community college student service mission.” Cuyahoga Community College
• “The library hosts a series of faculty and staff thematic workshops on organizational success, developmental education, human resources in higher education, and we use the LENS materials, monthly updates, online publications, and webinars to enhance specific department resource and reference.” Delta College

For more information about iStream, contact Wendy Neil at neil@league.org or visit http://www.league.org/istreamsite/info_form.cfm. Check back next month for a new and innovative way to incorporate iStream into your institution.