The course syllabus is an essential component of your course. A syllabus is often the first means of communication between you and your students, so
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Summer reading list to inspire and reenergize your teaching
The summer season is just around the corner. What’s on your “to do” list? Have you been dreaming about dipping your toes in the sand
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Fall 2021 Teaching Assistant Institute: Save the date – August 16-20
Each year the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) hosts a Teaching Assistant Institute (TAI) to inspire faculty for the upcoming semester. We are
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Setting up your gradebook early
Written by Michael Strunk and Megan Holt The anticipation of a new semester is an exciting time. Instructors can delve into lesson planning with renewed
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Expanded gallery view feature coming to Blackboard Collaborate
An important aspect of live synchronous sessions is the expectation and hope that instructors will be able to connect and engage with students in real
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Inquiry into effective teaching and learning using assessment
The importance of effective teaching and learning was highlighted like never before during the COVID-19 pandemic and consequent shift to remote teaching and learning. Faculty
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Regular and Substantive Interaction in Online Courses
In addition to being a requirement of the U.S. Department of Education for all online courses eligible for financial aid, regular and substantive interaction is
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Discussing ethical issues in online teaching
The importance of ethical behavior in online teaching as a topic of concern has never been more relevant, particularly at a time when many classes
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The new assignment features available in VoiceThread
In selecting appropriate assessments, faculty and instructors must consider not just the range of possible options (oral presentations, lab activities, essays, multiple choice exams, etc.)
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Zoom now has automatic captioning!
Whether teaching synchronous sessions online or hosting virtual meetings, inclusivity is key to creating a successful online environment. NIU Zoom users can now utilize a
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8 strategies to prevent teaching burnout
What can you do this semester to protect your well-being and support your students? by Flower Darby | January 13, 2020 Source: The Chronicle of
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What is the purpose of your exam?
Academia and examinations have a long-standing, intertwined relationship. While they can (and do) stand alone as separate entities, faculty and students alike have come to
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