Higher education has changed due to COVID-19, new technologies, public funding, and fluctuating enrollments. How can an institution like NIU best provide instructional and technology
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Introducing flexible grading for Blackboard Ultra Course View
Flexible Grading for Assignments and Tests in the Blackboard Ultra Course View provides you with more flexibility and efficiency.
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Simplify scheduling student meetings using Microsoft’s “Bookings with me”
Finding a time to meet can be a significant barrier to working closely with students and helping them feel supported. Students, particularly first-year and first-generation
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Class policies for the use of AI tools
The Center for Innovative Teaching and learning has created a new guide, Class Policies for AI Tools, with sample class policies for use of AI
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Artificial Intelligence in Education: Looking Ahead
Recent developments in artificial intelligence can generate surprisingly high-quality and natural-sounding text and creative visual art. AI is poised to transform a wide variety of
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Apply for the Curricular Innovation Grant Fund
In line with university goals and priorities Goal 3A: Transdisciplinary Scholarship and Curricular Innovation to encourage curricular innovation and experimentation and provide opportunities for interdisciplinary courses
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Hands-on workshop in the Digital Media Studio
Are you looking for a way to produced more polished video content for your courses? Then the Digital Media Studio (DMS) Hands-on workshop on Wednesday,
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State of online learning at NIU – Fall 2022
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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Digital Media Studio workshop Tuesday, November 22
Located on campus in the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, the Digital Media Studio (DMS) has the tools you need to create engaging and
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Digital Media Studio workshop
Are you looking to break away from slide show lectures and create more engaging video content for your students? The Digital Media Studio (DMS) can
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Messaging 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
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8 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
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