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To Proctor or Not to Proctor: That Is the Question

September 21, 2020 Amanda Smothers Best Practices, News, Newsletter, Resources, Teaching, Technology Trends, Tips, Web Tools

If you assign online exams, you are probably concerned about academic integrity. There are a few steps you can take to promote academic integrity when

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Open Online Course on Inclusive Teaching

September 14, 2020 CITL Resources

Cornell University’s Center for Teaching Innovation is offering a massive open online course (MOOC) for educators, Teaching & Learning in the Diverse Classroom, that guides

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Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Online Courses

September 8, 2020 CITL Resources

Wondering how to explain the difference between synchronous and asynchronous online course offerings? This tutorial gives a quick overview. Students with additional questions are encouraged

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Yellowdig Community Platform Pilot

August 21, 2020 CITL News, Newsletter, Resources, Software

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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Blueprints on Flexible Teaching

July 29, 2020 CITL Best Practices, News, Resources, Teaching, Tips

Flexible teaching is a way to design and deliver courses that promotes student learning and success in any modality, whether face-to-face, online, or hybrid. For

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Multimedia in Online Teaching: Alternatives to Synchronous Sessions

July 15, 2020 Dan Cabrera News, Newsletter, Resources, Teaching, Technology Trends, Tips, Web Tools

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

July 14, 2020 CITL Newsletter, Resources

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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Flexible Teaching Guides and Resources

June 22, 2020 CITL News, Resources, Teaching, Tips

In a June 17th message to students, Provost Ingram shared that NIU will offer a mix of fully online, face-to-face and hybrid courses when classes begin

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2020 ECAR Study of the Technology Needs of Students with Disabilities

June 15, 2020 CITL Best Practices, News, Resources, Teaching, Technology Trends

EDUCAUSE Center for Analysis and Research (ECAR) recently released the findings of their Study of the Technology Needs of Students with Disabilities, 2020. In their

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CARMA Consortium For The Advancement of Research Methods and Analysis

May 26, 2020 CITL Resources, Tips, Workshops

NIU is officially a CARMA member institute for the 2020-21 year. CARMA has great short training sessions on various statistical techniques and issues related to methods.

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Delivering High-Quality Instruction Online in Response to COVID-19

New Playbook Equips Higher Ed Faculty for Moving Teaching Online

May 21, 2020 CITL News, Resources

A newly released, faculty-focused playbook from Every Learner Everywhere provides much-needed expert resources and guidance to assist higher education faculty in their journey to online

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Inclusive Education: Tools and Techniques for Remote and Online Instruction

May 14, 2020 CITL Best Practices, News, Resources, Teaching, Tips, Web Tools

Inclusive teaching improves learning for all students, not just those with disabilities. The following resources compiled by Blackboard Ally can help you provide students with

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