Blackboard has announced a new open online course “Designing an Exemplary Course,” as part of the CourseSites Open Course Series. The course will run from
Read moreNew Resource for Enhancing Accessible Online Instruction
While faculty may be spending more time contemplating the design of their online course offerings, an equally important consideration is ensuring accessibility of their content
Read moreUniversity Support Expo
Information You Can USE! Wednesday, September 7, 2011 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Ballroom, Holmes Student Center Where can you go for teaching-related help? Which
Read moreMassive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Online Learning
The University of Illinois Springfield‘s Center for Online Learning, Research and Service is organizing a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Online Learning Today…and Tomorrow!
Read moreNew Resource for Accessible Teaching
Faculty can enhance instruction by considering how the design and delivery of their content in a digital and/or web environment can overcome barriers to learning.Â
Read moreNew Quick Tip on Classroom Civility
Have you ever wondered how to promote a respectful and civil environment in your classroom? Do you worry about how to respond to classroom disruptions
Read moreGoogle Voice
Today, Google announced that they are making their free Google Voice service available to everyone in the US. Google Voice provides you with a phone number that can
Read moreNew Blackboard Grade Submission Tool Available Soon
At the request and under the guidance of NIU faculty, ITS has been working throughout the summer and fall 2009 to develop a building block
Read moreTimesaving Tips Using the Blackboard Grade Center
Beginning with Blackboard 8.0, the former Gradebook has been rebuilt and includes many new features for managing student grades and feedback. Here are a few
Read moreResources for Teaching During a Health Crisis
The H1N1 virus, formerly referred to a Swine Flu, is expected to make a comeback in the United States this school year and officials say
Read moreFaculty Development Program Archives Podcast Now Available in iTunes
NIU Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center has been offering online faculty development programs now for nearly a year. Not only can faculty/staff or TAs
Read moreUsing Forms in Google Docs
Google Docs includes a very easy-to-use forms tool that can be used for simple online surveys or other basic data collection activities. Here’s a quick
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