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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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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Preparing for the End of Adobe Flash in December 2020
In July of 2017, Adobe announced that they would stop distributing and updating Adobe Flash products and the official end-of-life (EOL) for Adobe Flash would
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Online Science Labs
Why Online Science Labs? Online science labs are a valuable option for faculty who need to facilitate labs for their courses but cannot conduct labs
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I Recorded My Lecture; Now What?
You’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
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Sharing Video/Audio Content During Web Conferencing Sessions
NIU faculty and instructors have long been able to share instructional materials using a variety of web conferencing tools, including Blackboard Collaborate and more recently
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To Proctor or Not to Proctor: That Is the Question
If 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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Multimedia in Online Teaching: Alternatives to Synchronous Sessions
While online instruction has been part of the higher education landscape for years, at no time in history has the demand been greater than now.
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Catalog of Recommended Teaching and Learning Technologies
The Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) has compiled a new learning technologies catalog of recommended teaching and learning tools and platforms available at NIU.
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Inclusive Education: Tools and Techniques for Remote and Online Instruction
Inclusive teaching improves learning for all students, not just those with disabilities. The following resources compiled by Blackboard Ally can help you provide students with
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