Instructor Presence Educators who teach online face challenges to establishing and enhancing instructor presence. Instructor presence has been defined as having “… students see you behind
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HyFlex teaching: A flexible alternative
What is HyFlex? HyFlex is a course model that allows students a flexible course structure. Students can attend class sessions in the physical classroom, participate
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Fall 2021 classroom technology training and support
Faculty and students are both looking forward to a return to campus and in-person courses. This summer, the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) has worked
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Annotation tech tool: Hypothes.is
Open educational resources (OER) are an important component to increasing equity and access for all students by decreasing the costs associated with higher education. One
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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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New features coming to Ultra Course View in April 2021
There are some exciting updates to Blackboard Ultra Course View (UCV) this month! Keep reading for new ways to share content with specific students, facilitate
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Kaltura media storage and retention guidelines
Limitations on media storage in Kaltura are being implemented to prioritize space for media actively being used.
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New inclusive and innovative features in Microsoft Teams
Exciting New Features in Microsoft Teams Microsoft recently announced several innovations in features, capabilities, and accessibility for Microsoft Teams. Presenter mode further professionalizes Teams presentations,
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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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Masterclass series: Kaltura academic media and pedagogy
Let’s all go to KAMP! Kaltura is a comprehensive, robust, campus-wide media platform, available to all faculty, staff, and students at NIU. With Kaltura, users
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Breakout rooms available in Microsoft Teams
reposted here from Microsoft Teams blog, December 9, 2020. Creating meaningful connection can be difficult in larger group settings. Breakout rooms allow organizers to divide
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