The last cohort of Millennial college students has graduated, and the oldest in Generation Z have replaced them. Born roughly from 1997 through 2012, Generation Z are the most racially and
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End of Semester Reminders in Blackboard
As the semester draws to a close, there are some final tasks you can take care of in Blackboard, to make your courses end successfully and
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Center Staff Discuss Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education with Visitors from Tianjin University
Staff from the Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center met with six faculty members and administrators from the Tianjin University in Beijing, China to discuss
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Establish Social Presence with a Welcome Message Video
One great way to begin a new year/semester is to prepare and share a welcome message video for students enrolled in your course(s). Whether the
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2017 Blackboard Reminders for the Beginning of the Semester
As many new faculty, teaching staff, and TAs are requesting course space on Blackboard this week and get ready to begin the semester teaching their
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New Features for Combined Courses in Blackboard
Wrapped into the new, faster course request process are a few feature enhancements for those teaching a Master Course in Blackboard. Now when combining student
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Strategies for Starting the Semester Well
Whether you have been teaching for several years or are beginning to teach your very first semester, being prepared for the start of the semester will
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Tips for New Graduate Teaching Assistants from Your Experienced Peers
Each fall, the Teaching Assistant Orientation is offered to new and returning teaching assistants to learn more about their role as a TA and the
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As many new faculty, teaching staff, and TAs are requesting course space on Blackboard this week and get ready to begin the semester teaching their
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Microsoft Office 365 Collaboration Tips for Faculty
Northern Illinois University subscribes to Microsoft for Education, a comprehensive service that provides email, calendars, Microsoft Office applications for both work and personal use, OneDrive
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Communicate with Your Students On-the-Go!
Videos can be a great way to deliver a message to students in your online course, and it’s never been easier. Many of us carry
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Universal Design for Learning **New 3-Part Online Series**
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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