The university has purchased an educational site license of Zoom and all NIU faculty now have access to use Zoom for their teaching. While Microsoft Teams
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Yellowdig community platform pilot
Looking for an alternative to discussion boards? Check out Yellowdig! Yellowdig is a discussion platform that connects learners and empowers educators. Yellowdig boards create a private
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CITL opens new One Button Video Studio
NIU faculty and staff are now able to take advantage of the new One Button Video Studio (OBVS) to create professional-looking videos with ease! Plug
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Multimedia in online teaching: Alternatives to synchronous sessions
While online instruction has been part of the higher education landscape for years, at no time in history has the demand been greater than now.
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Inclusive teaching practices toolkit
A classroom, whether physical or virtual, is a reflection of the world in which we live. Research has shown that students from underrepresented groups often
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Streamline grading online discussions for large classes
With higher education currently experiencing an upswing in online course enrollment, faculty are adjusting their curriculum to best fit this mode of delivery. While there
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Facilitating discussions online
Many tools are available to facilitate discussions and engagement in your online courses, but what are some techniques you could use to engage students in
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Connecting with students in online courses: Options for virtual office hours
Office hours are an important component of any course. As we pivot to facilitating student learning online, we also need to shift how we think
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Humanizing Online Courses to Connect Students, Instructor, and Content
Encouraging a sense of community and building relationships are common goals in both face-to-face and online courses. These goals might be especially important in an
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Preparing to Teach Online
So, you’re interested in teaching online. The first thing most faculty think about is what technology they need to replicate the in-class experience for an
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Fall 2019 Teaching Effectiveness Institute Highlights Self-Regulated Learning
NIU Faculty were actively engaged in the Fall 2019 Teaching Effectiveness Institute sponsored by the Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center. Day 1 of the event
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Effective Presentation Skills Tutorial
As part of their academic studies and future career, students may be required to develop and deliver oral presentations. Students may also have opportunities to
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