Two trends stand out about today’s college students: they’re more diverse than everĀ and many aren’t fully prepared for college. A range of factors, like the
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What do you think of AI? Are you an AI Enthusiast/Optimist? Or are you more of an AI Realist? Or maybe you’re a member of
Read moreJason Rhode named to OLC Board of Directors
Congratulations to Jason Rhode, associate vice provost for Teaching, Learning, and Digital Education at NIU, on being named to theĀ Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Board of
Read moreGrant funding available for developing an Open Educational Resource (OER) for your course
Have you been thinking about developing an Open Educational Resource (OER) for your course? The Illinois State Library is offering grants (up to $150,000) to
Read moreDavid W. Raymond Award for Use of Technology in Teaching
Seeking Nominations Calling all classroom innovators! Tenured and tenure-track faculty in all content areas using technology in their classrooms may apply for the David W.
Read moreWhat’s new in Blackboard?
Blackboard continues to release monthly updates and improvements to the Ultra Course View. Many updates originate on the Anthology Idea Exchange, where you can introduce
Read moreSpring 2024 Teaching Effectiveness Institute focuses on equitable grading practices
Before spring semester classes began, the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) hosted faculty and staff for the Spring 2024 Teaching Effectiveness Institute (TEI).
Read moreDisciplinary literacy
While disciplinary literacy is essential to student success, often postsecondary educators expect students to be able to read critically using “advanced reading strategies and interpretive
Read moreSpring 2024 classroom technology training and support
Spring 2024 Classroom Updates Over the winter break, the DoIT classroom team focused on overhauling the technology in LaTourette Hall 200 (FW200). This is a
Read moreSpring 2024 Blackboard Ultra Course View support
We are finally at the finish line – all Blackboard courses will use the Ultra Course View this semester! Don’t worry, though, because your courses
Read moreMaking course materials more affordable and inclusive
The process of completing your education involves a series of choices. At Northern Illinois University, we are working to make sure students do not have
Read moreNew affordable course materials cohort
Welcome and congratulate our new ACM Cohort! Three applicants from three different colleges were chosen from an impressive pool of candidates all committed to transitioning
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