In line with university goals and priorities Goal 3A: Transdisciplinary Scholarship and Curricular Innovation to encourage curricular innovation and experimentation and provide opportunities for interdisciplinary courses
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5 ways to use 5-minute videos to revolutionize your online classroom
By Julianna Woite | January 25, 2023 Source: Anthology Community Video Recording Basics You don’t have to be a Hollywood star to revolutionize your online
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Reimagining accessibility in an online course
How do you know if your online course is truly accessible? Are there rules or guidelines in place to inform your course design? Maybe the
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10 tips for building effective courses in Blackboard Ultra
Blackboard Ultra Course View was designed from the ground up to be an effective teaching and learning platform featuring consistent and clear navigation, intuitive design,
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Techniques for setting the tone in your classes
Source: OneHE Have you ever wondered why some classes seem to “click” and others just seem “off?” Setting a positive tone in your classes can
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The needs and preferences of fully online learners
Students who actively choose virtual programs because their work or family lives demand it are more satisfied with their online studies than they were before
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Starting off right with the syllabus
By Cathy N. Davidson and Christina Katopodis | August 24, 2022 Source: Inside Higher Ed As we all rush to prepare our syllabi this August, as
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Diversifying an online course
Online education can remove geographical barriers and restore scheduling flexibility to students seeking alternatives to the traditional classroom experience. Yet, while the online learning community
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The evolving conversation about quality in online learning
What does quality look like in online learning? How has the landscape of online learning changed over the course of the pandemic? What is the
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Blackboard Exemplary Course Program accepting courses for review
What does it take to create an engaging, effective course? The Blackboard Exemplary Course Program, with its peer and expert review processes, can provide valuable
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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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Highlighting accessibility resources
Accessibility continues to be a high priority at NIU. Here are just a couple of our notable accessibility resources, as well as an exciting announcement!
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