It happens from time to time—students come to class unprepared or without having finished the assigned readings. This may happen for any number of reasons:
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New Resource for Students – Getting Started with Blackboard Tutorial
It is important for students to be comfortable using Blackboard so that they can focus on the content and not how to use the system.
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Building self-directed learners: From theory to practice
My social identities include a variety of educational “firsts”—first-generation immigrant from Vietnam, first-generation college graduate, and the first in my family to pursue a Ph.D.
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Grading for growth: A blueprint for equity in the classroom
Traditional grading practices have faced criticism for perpetuating inequity and hindering learning. Enter Joe Feldman’s Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and
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What you didn’t learn in class: Revealing the hidden curriculum
For faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants at NIU, understanding the hidden curriculum can make a real difference. It shapes how students connect with their
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Supporting First-Year Undergraduate Students: Huskie 3-2-1
To support the success of incoming students, we have developed “Huskie 3-2-1” – a simple plan to help new Huskies succeed during their first year
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Departments recognized as leaders in course materials affordability
This spring, NIU’s Course Materials Affordability Task Force (CMAT) presented the third annual Affordable Course Materials (ACM) Department Awards. These awards are part of the task force’s Leading Impact
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Fostering a creative learning culture
A truly creative learning environment welcomes and amplifies all voices, providing space for students from various backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives to contribute meaningfully. While some
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CITL earns Gold in NIU’s Green Office Certification program
The Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning is proud to share that we have earned Gold Certification through Northern Illinois University’s Green Office Certification program!
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From error to insight: The role of mistakes in learning
What if failure wasn’t the opposite of success but a necessary step toward it? In education, we often talk about growth, but we don’t always
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AI in the classroom: Lessons learned from one institution’s AI affiliate program
I recently listened to an episode of Derek Bruff’s Intentional Teaching podcast about an AI teaching fellows program integrated into a writing course at Boston
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Thriving in college and beyond: A professor’s guide to student success
What does it take for students to not just survive—but thrive—in college? That question has long guided the work of Dr. Iman Salehinia, Associate Professor
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