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 importance of ethical behavior in online teaching as a topic of concern has never been more relevant, particularly at a time when many classes
Read moreNIU faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants are able to log in and print on demand an attendance report of the institutes, workshops, and other
Read moreDerived from research-based best practices, these principles are intended to supplement the QM Higher Education 6th edition course design rubric and the NIU Online Course Essentials to guide effective facilitation
Read moreWhat can you do this semester to protect your well-being and support your students? by Flower Darby | January 13, 2020 Source: The Chronicle of
Read moreAcademia 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
Read moreConnections in Online Courses Developing connections in online courses is essential for student engagement and success. The three relationships essential to online courses are connections
Read moreIn this article, Zo Kreager (pictured above, left) offers fellow graduate teaching assistants advice based on lessons she has learned as a GTA in Geology
Read moreWhat is “accessibility” in an online course? According to the Office of Civil Rights and the U.S. Department of Education, “accessible’ means a person with
Read moreYou’ve done it this time! You remembered to record your online synchronous lecture and now it is waiting to be viewed by hundreds if not thousands of students eager to drink from the fountain of your knowledge. But how do you
Read moreWhat can you do to promote academic integrity in your virtual classroom without joining the ‘arms race’ in cheating-prevention tools? By Flower Darby | September
Read moreNIU faculty and instructors have long been able to share instructional materials using a variety of web conferencing tools, including Blackboard Collaborate and more recently
Read moreIf you assign online exams, you are probably concerned about academic integrity. There are a few steps you can take to promote academic integrity when
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