Teaching students to read, reference and remember a course syllabus can be a challenge for many professors. Here are three strategies to encourage students to
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Should you add an AI policy to your syllabus?
What to consider in drafting your own course policy on students’ use of tools like ChatGPT. By Kevin Gannon | July 31, 2023 The Chronicle
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Class policies for the use of AI tools
The Center for Innovative Teaching and learning has created a new guide, Class Policies for AI Tools, with sample class policies for use of AI
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Don’t assume students are eager AI adopters
Faculty and administrators shouldn’t assume students are jumping on the AI bandwagon, Andrea L. Guzman writes. By Andrea L. Guzman | April 27, 2023 Inside
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Faculty recognized with 2023 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
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Departments recognized for leading the way with affordable course materials
This spring, NIU’s Course Materials Affordability Task Force (CMAT) presented the inaugural Affordable Course Materials (ACM) Department Awards. These awards are part of the task
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Exemplary Course Program accepting courses for review through May 19, 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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Apply for Curricular Innovation Grant Funding
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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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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New 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.
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Nominations 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
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Outstanding 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
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