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Author: Yvonne Johnson

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Fall 2020 Teaching Effectiveness Institute Features Techniques for Using Video to Facilitate Active, Inclusive, and Engaging Teaching and Learning

October 12, 2020 Yvonne Johnson Newsletter, Teaching, Technology Trends, Workshops

The Teaching Effectiveness Institute (TEI) kicks off each semester by providing faculty new tools and strategies to inspire their teaching and support student success. The

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Linda Nilson presenting at the institute

Fall 2019 Teaching Effectiveness Institute Highlights Self-Regulated Learning

October 23, 2019 Yvonne Johnson Newsletter, Teaching, Workshops

NIU Faculty were actively engaged in the Fall 2019 Teaching Effectiveness Institute sponsored by the Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center. Day 1 of the event

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Board of Trustees Professor Seminar Highlights NIU Research on Climate Change

October 23, 2019 Yvonne Johnson Newsletter, Teaching, Workshops

On October 7, 2019, Dr. Ross Powell, Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees Professor (BoTP), shared his extensive research on environmental and climatic changes with

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Sarah Cavanaugh presenting at the 2017 spring teaching effectiveness institute

Mark Your Calendar – Fall 2018 Teaching Effectiveness Institute – August 16 and 17

February 27, 2018 Yvonne Johnson News, Newsletter, Workshops

The annual Fall Teaching Effectiveness Institute (TEI) sponsored by the Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center will be held on August 16th & 17th. The

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Ritu Subramony, Director, Accreditation, Assessment and Evaluation

Fall Teaching Effectiveness Institute Energizes Faculty for 2017-2018 Academic Year

September 25, 2017 Yvonne Johnson Newsletter, Teaching, Workshops

Energy was high at the Fall 2017 Teaching Effectiveness Institute held a week before students arrived on campus. Over 40 faculty and instructors from 21

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Spring Workshops Inspire Writing and Publishing on Campus

June 8, 2017 Yvonne Johnson Workshops

Engaged learning was evident in two workshops conducted by Dr. Brad Peters, professor in the NIU Department of English and Coordinator of Writing Across the Curriculum,

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Sarah Cavanagh

Spring 2017 Teaching Effectiveness Institute Featured Tips for Energizing the College Classroom

March 7, 2017 Yvonne Johnson Newsletter, Teaching

Energy was high for the NIU faculty and staff who participated in the Spring 2017 Teaching Effectiveness Institute, The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College

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Tips to Engage Critical Thinkers & Writers – Transform Your Course Now!

January 19, 2017 Yvonne Johnson News, Workshops

The Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center is pleased to share a series of workshops designed to provide faculty, teaching assistants, and instructional staff tips

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Blackboard Portfolio Tool: Faculty Perspectives

February 25, 2016 Yvonne Johnson Newsletter, Technology Trends

During the summer of 2015, the Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center team worked collaboratively with many faculty and staff to prepare for the Fall

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Universal Design for Learning **New 3-Part Online Series**

February 11, 2016 Yvonne Johnson Best Practices, Newsletter, Teaching, Workshops

21st Century college students bring a diverse set of preferences, skills and expectations to the classroom. Engaging and motivating students in the dynamic age in

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