With the start of any new year, it’s a time for reflection as well as looking ahead to what’s next in the year ahead. In
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Five important foundations. By Jane Schmidt | December 6, 2022 Source: EducationWeek Over the past four years, I have worked with student-teachers from three universities
Read moreNew Blackboard user role – Copy Only
Currently, NIU is transitioning from Blackboard Original Course View to Ultra Course View. One advantage of Ultra Course View is that there is a new
Read moreTechniques for setting the tone in your classes
Source: OneHE Have you ever wondered why some classes seem to “click” and others just seem “off?” Setting a positive tone in your classes can
Read moreOver 50 free, peer-reviewed, and openly-licensed textbooks
Did you know that OpenStax, Rice University’s educational technology initiative that provides free learning resources for students and faculty, currently offers over 50 free (literally,
Read moreSupporting disappearing students
Every semester a number of students receive failing grades not because they performed poorly on assessments, but because they stopped attending class and submitting assignments. How do we reach these disappearing students?
Read moreStarting off right with the syllabus
By Cathy N. Davidson and Christina Katopodis | August 24, 2022 Source: Inside Higher Ed As we all rush to prepare our syllabi this August, as
Read moreMessaging your students using Navigate
NIU Navigate is a system that connects students, advisors, and services to promote academic planning and success. It has uses for both students and faculty/staff
Read moreWeek of engagement
“During the last two years, as both new and returning students nationwide balanced their college responsibilities in the midst of a pandemic, many struggled with
Read more8 ways to use QR codes in the classroom
By Tolulope (Tolu) Noah | August 10, 2022 Source: EDUCAUSE Review QR codes can complement the design of more interactive and engaging learning experiences in
Read moreCreating a learner-centered syllabus
Effective syllabi are learner-centered, meaning they move beyond the mechanics of a course (i.e., office hours, deadlines, and textbooks) to outline how students can be
Read moreGive your students a Homeric welcome this semester
Don’t underestimate the importance and power of hospitality on the first day of class. By James M. Lang | August 15, 2022 The Chronicle of
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