Established in 2021 by the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, the Excellence in Online Teaching Award recognizes faculty who excel in online teaching by
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Blackboard Ultra Transition Academy
As NIU moves forward with our transition to Ultra Course View, CITL is increasing our support to help faculty prepare. While we have provided a long
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New affordable textbook search and filter in MyNIU
Do you teach a course with zero-cost or low-cost course materials? Beginning with the Fall 2022 course schedule, students will be able to search for
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New library resource on blended learning
The NIU Library has secured the eBook Blended Learning: Research Perspectives. Volume 3, edited by Anthony G. Picciano, Charles D. Dziuban, Charles R. Graham, and
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Interactive techniques
We added a new guide to our website! This compendium of interactive techniques was compiled and shared via Creative Commons by a Dr. Kevin Yee
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Student success tips and tools
Now available for NIU students for the spring 2022 semester are new student success tips and tools that offer practical, step-by-step guidance for students on
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Tips for starting the semester remotely
The first week of the semester is a critical time for setting the tone of the course, motivating and exciting students for learning, beginning to
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Welcome back to the spring 2022 semester
Dear Faculty, I want to take this opportunity to welcome you back after a much-deserved break. We’re beginning the spring semester during a challenging time,
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Nominations being accepted for Excellence in Online Teaching Award
Nominations for the 2022 Excellence in Online Teaching Award are now being accepted. This award recognizes NIU faculty and instructors whose performance exemplifies a commitment
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Choosing a course of action: Strategies to combat the high cost of textbooks
Written by CITL Guest Contributor: Dee Anna Phares (University Libraries) Everyone wants their students to be engaged and prepared not only to meet the requirements
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Fall 2021 pilot of Blackboard Ally
Beginning Fall 2021, anyone who is teaching a course, including all NIU faculty, instructors, staff, and teaching assistants, are eligible to sign up to be
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10 course policies to rethink on your fall syllabus
How to adapt your syllabi to better help students in what promises to be another complicated semester. By Matthew R. Johnson | August 11, 2021
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