Many people inside and outside of academia seem preoccupied with the specter of “grade inflation.” But, what if instead of grade inflation (or its scary
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Strategies for long-term learning success
It’s not a new idea that students need to take an active role in their learning process to learn effectively and retain content over the
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Inclusive group assignments: Fostering teamwork among diverse identities
A survey conducted by Peter D. Hart Research Associates on behalf of the Association of American Colleges and Universities found that employers believe undergraduate programs
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Equitable, non-traditional grading
Traditional grading methods typically revolve around meeting specific criteria to obtain a grade. For instance, the conventional 0-100% scale aligned with the A-F system is
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Adobe Creative Cloud Suite available for all NIU faculty
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
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Incorporating 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
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Is 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
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What’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
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Spring 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).
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New 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
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Meeting 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
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Stepping 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
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