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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A dive into course design: Exploring the planning document
With the end of the semester fast approaching, now might be the ideal time to begin planning your spring semester online course(s). Whether you are
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Using Content Warnings
Content warnings are a way to acknowledge that the content ahead might be challenging. They also demonstrate that you are aware of the impact the
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Gauging student learning and course equity through reflections
Studies show that reflection helps learners engage in critical thinking, develop metacognitive skills, and deepen understanding of coursework. Reflections also provide a way for instructors
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Meeting menu: An alternative to traditional office hours
Whether you’re using Bookings with Me or rebranding “office hours” as “student hours,” encouraging students to meet with you—even informally—can be a challenge. Although students
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Updates to quality standards for online courses
We’re pleased to share some exciting updates aimed at enhancing the quality of our online courses at NIU. Quality Matters (QM), a leader in online
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Exemplary Course Program accepting courses for review through November 17, 2023
What does it take to create an engaging, effective course? The Anthology Exemplary Course Program, with its peer and expert review processes, can provide valuable
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Affordable course materials leading impact program deadline
The Course Materials Affordability Task Force (CMAT) is pleased to announce the continuation of two programs, sponsored by NIU Libraries, to encourage academic departments and
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Stepping up for students: Fall 2023 Teaching Assistant Institute
Faculty and staff from across the University presented to graduate teaching assistants on supporting students, teaching, teaching with technology, accessibility, and culturally responsive teaching over
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Educause 2023 students and technology report
What does it mean to be a college student in 2023 when the global pandemic effects are lingering, the cost of higher education is increasing
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Supporting LGBTQ+ students
In 2022, NIU was ranked the most LGBTQ+-friendly college in Illinois by BestColleges and was included in Campus Pride’s “Best of the Best” list for LGBTQ+-friendly colleges and universities
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Breaking barriers in education: Ways to decolonize language in the classroom
The process of decolonizing curriculum involves deliberately making room for diverse voices, knowledge, and perspectives in the classroom, and focusing on decolonizing language, specifically, is
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