The Division of IT and the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning are excited to announce that all NIU faculty of all ranks and classifications
Read moreIncorporating AI in the classroom ethically
What do you think of AI? (Redux) In the blog post “Generative-AI-resistant assignments,” we posed the question, “What do you think of AI?” Whether we
Read moreIs it pedagogy or andragogy? Considering different teaching methods for different learners and contexts
While university environment focuses on educating students 18 and older, the teaching methods used may reflect the course’s field of study or purpose as opposed
Read moreWhat’s new in Blackboard?
Blackboard continues to release monthly updates and improvements to the Ultra Course View. Many updates originate on the Anthology Idea Exchange, where you can introduce
Read moreSpring 2024 Teaching Effectiveness Institute focuses on equitable grading practices
Before spring semester classes began, the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) hosted faculty and staff for the Spring 2024 Teaching Effectiveness Institute (TEI).
Read moreNew affordable course materials cohort
Welcome and congratulate our new ACM Cohort! Three applicants from three different colleges were chosen from an impressive pool of candidates all committed to transitioning
Read moreMeeting menu: An alternative to traditional office hours
Whether you’re using Bookings with Me or rebranding “office hours” as “student hours,” encouraging students to meet with you—even informally—can be a challenge. Although students
Read moreStepping 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
Read moreEducause 2023 students and technology report
What does it mean to be a college student in 2023 when the global pandemic effects are lingering, the cost of higher education is increasing
Read moreCreating (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.
Read moreSupporting 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
Read moreSimplify 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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