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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Dear Colleagues in Academic Affairs, As outlined in the 2023 University Goals, NIU is committed to encouraging curricular innovation and experimentation, as well as to
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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
Read moreDavid W. Raymond Award for Use of Technology in Teaching
Seeking Nominations Calling all classroom innovators! Tenure and tenure-track faculty in all content areas using technology in their classrooms may apply for the David W.
Read moreState of online learning at NIU – Fall 2022
With the start of any new year, it’s a time for reflection as well as looking ahead to what’s next in the year ahead. In
Read moreWhat’s new in the Blackboard Ultra Course View for spring 2023?
There were 24 new features released for the Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View in the last three updates (November and December 2022, January 2023)! Here
Read moreNew online course quality review tool available
With guidance from the Online Learning Advisory Council and recipients of the Excellence in Online Teaching Award, an internal course review process has been established based on the Quality Essentials standards.
Read moreNominations being accepted for Excellence in Online Teaching Award
Nominations for the 2023 Excellence in Online Teaching Award are now being accepted. This award recognizes NIU faculty and instructors whose performance exemplifies a commitment
Read moreOutstanding graduate TAs sought for awards
NIU’s Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards. These awards acknowledge outstanding graduate teaching
Read moreWhat’s new in the Blackboard Ultra Course View for fall 2022?
This summer, Blackboard introduced 28 new features for the Ultra Course View! Here are a few highlights, or check out What’s New in Blackboard Ultra?
Read moreNew programs to recognize and support faculty who cut costs for course materials
The Course Materials Affordability Task Force (CMAT) is pleased to announce two new programs, sponsored by NIU Libraries, to encourage academic departments and faculty to
Read moreFaculty cited for developing exemplary courses
Blackboard, now part of Anthology, recently announced that five individuals and teams from NIU received a combined seven Exemplary Course Program (ECP) Awards in 2022.
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