Northern Illinois University (NIU) hosted faculty from the Anhui University of Finance and Economics (AUFE), mainland China, during the fall 2015 semester. The International Training
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During fall 2015, we introduced Blackboard Collaborate Ultra – an updated version of the existing web conferencing tool that can promote online collaboration and interaction. Blackboard Collaborate
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In case you missed it (ICYMI): students love their classes and their faculty. U ROCK! For Valentine’s Day, NIU Today asked students to share stories
Read morePhilosophical Perspectives and Being Green Inspire Online Spring 2016 Teaching Effectiveness Institute
The first Faculty Development program of the New Year focused on the fundamental philosophical principles of how and why we teach. On Thursday, January 7,
Read moreCommunicate 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
Read more2014-2015 Annual Report Now Available
The Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center is pleased to announce the completion of our annual report for the 2014-15 academic year. This latest report
Read moreUniversal 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
Read moreLatest Trends in Educational Technology Use Identified in 2016 Horizon Report
The New Media Consortium (NMC) and EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) have jointly released the NMC Horizon Report > 2016 Higher Education Edition. This 13th edition
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