We are excited to feature this post written by Renique Kersh, Ph.D., Associate Vice Provost for Student Engagement and Success. In her book Rebel Talent:
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When the Community and the Classroom Collide: Service-Learning at NIU
This article is guest-authored by Renique Kersh and Michaela Holtz from the Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning, and Destiny McDonald from Student Involvement and
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Scheduled NIU Blackboard Outage – May 24-25, 2014
A significant upgrade is scheduled to be performed to the Blackboard Learn System over Memorial Day Weekend. The upgrade will begin at 5:00 AM on
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Teaching for Student Retention
Financial needs, family issues, and personal adjustment can impact student retention at universities across the nation. Moreover, academic factors such as curriculum design, teaching methods,
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Center Staff Member Receives Conference Award
Stephanie Richter, Assistant Director of the Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center, recently attended the 2014 International Conference on Educational and Informational Technology where she
Read moreCenter Staff Share Teaching Best Practices with Chinese Faculty Visiting NIU
In a partnership with the Division of International Affairs and the International Training Office, Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center staff offered two hands-on workshops
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Blackboard Collaborate 12.5 Now Available
NIU has upgraded to the latest release of Blackboard Collaborate, version 12.5. Some of the highlights include: Support for Android devices! Built-in phone conferencing with
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Preparing to Teach Online – Self-Paced Online Modules
Register Here! Click the button above to log in and register online Preparing to Teach Online Self-Paced Online Modules Online Kick-Off: Monday, June 3, 2-3pm
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Blackboard Never Stop Learning Tour in Chicago, 5/23/13
Blackboard is traveling all across North America looking to meet you—the educators, technologists and leaders that have a passion for making the educational experience the
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Cisco Virtual Forum for Education Leaders, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 10:00am – 3:30pm Online Education leaders and innovators around the world are transforming education today. Join us for this online webcast
Read moreWeekly Blackboard Faculty Training Webinars Now Available
The Blackboard Innovative Teaching Series (BITS) is a training initiative by Blackboard to share the top strategies and pedagogy for both increasing educator efficiency and
Read more2013 Blackboard Catalyst Awards
Have you developed an exemplary Blackboard course or initiative using Blackboard? Submit a nomination for the 2013 Blackboard Catalyst Awards! Deadline for submissions is February
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