Nationally, nearly nine million college students take classes exclusively online. As the landscape of higher education continues to evolve, Northern Illinois University is positioning itself to
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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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Online learning trends and highlights – Fall 2023
The following snapshot of online learning at NIU offers a glimpse into the current state of online learning and highlights a few of the current
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Nominations being accepted for 2024 Excellence in Online Teaching Award
Nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Online Teaching Award are now being accepted. This award recognizes NIU faculty and instructors whose performance exemplifies a commitment
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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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Fall 2023 teaching effectiveness institute focuses on supporting students with mental health challenges
In August, faculty and staff from across the University came together for the Teaching Effectiveness Institute (TEI) to consider how to support the learning experiences
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Creating (and sustaining) a sense of belonging, connectedness, and community
The second week of class is a good time to continue connecting with students and building a sense of belonging and community in your classes.
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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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Simplify scheduling student meetings using Microsoft’s “Bookings with me”
Finding a time to meet can be a significant barrier to working closely with students and helping them feel supported. Students, particularly first-year and first-generation
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Resources and support for making the transition to Blackboard Ultra
As you are hopefully aware, NIU has been slowly transitioning Blackboard courses from the Original Course View to the Ultra Course View. Many NIU faculty
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