Each year, the global accessibility community unites on the third Thursday of May (this year it’s May 19) for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) to highlight
Read moreCITL staff recognized for advocacy, partnership and collaboration
Staff of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) have recently been recognized with institutional awards for advocacy, partnership and collaboration. Stephanie Richter, Exemplary
Read moreCommunity of practice for excellence in teaching launched
NIU launched the Community of Practice (CoP) for Excellence in Teaching on March 30th. Provost Ingram welcomed faculty and instructors from 13 departments, recognized their
Read moreThree faculty recognized with 2022 Excellence in Online Teaching Awards
Established in 2021 by the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, the Excellence in Online Teaching Award recognizes faculty who excel in online teaching by
Read moreBlackboard 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
Read moreComing soon to Blackboard!
Blackboard has tripled their development team, so the rate of new features is accelerating rapidly! Many exciting features and updates are coming soon to Blackboard
Read moreHighlighting 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!
Read moreNew affordable textbook search and filter in MyNIU
Do you teach a course with zero-cost or low-cost course materials? Beginning with the Fall 2022 course schedule, students will be able to search for
Read moreInteractive techniques
We added a new guide to our website! This compendium of interactive techniques was compiled and shared via Creative Commons by a Dr. Kevin Yee
Read moreNew progress tracking feature in Blackboard Ultra Course View
Between rigorous classes, assignments and studying, new friends and social events, obligations at home, and extracurricular obligations, managing time in college can be a challenge
Read moreStudent success tips and tools
Now available for NIU students for the spring 2022 semester are new student success tips and tools that offer practical, step-by-step guidance for students on
Read moreTips for starting the semester remotely
The first week of the semester is a critical time for setting the tone of the course, motivating and exciting students for learning, beginning to
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