Have you been thinking about developing an Open Educational Resource (OER) for your course? The Illinois State Library is offering grants (up to $150,000) to
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David W. Raymond Award for Use of Technology in Teaching
Seeking Nominations Calling all classroom innovators! Tenured and tenure-track faculty in all content areas using technology in their classrooms may apply for the David W.
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What’s new in Blackboard?
Blackboard continues to release monthly updates and improvements to the Ultra Course View. Many updates originate on the Anthology Idea Exchange, where you can introduce
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Spring 2024 Teaching Effectiveness Institute focuses on equitable grading practices
Before spring semester classes began, the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) hosted faculty and staff for the Spring 2024 Teaching Effectiveness Institute (TEI).
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Disciplinary literacy
While disciplinary literacy is essential to student success, often postsecondary educators expect students to be able to read critically using “advanced reading strategies and interpretive
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Spring 2024 classroom technology training and support
Spring 2024 Classroom Updates Over the winter break, the DoIT classroom team focused on overhauling the technology in LaTourette Hall 200 (FW200). This is a
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Spring 2024 Blackboard Ultra Course View support
We are finally at the finish line – all Blackboard courses will use the Ultra Course View this semester! Don’t worry, though, because your courses
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Making course materials more affordable and inclusive
The process of completing your education involves a series of choices. At Northern Illinois University, we are working to make sure students do not have
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New affordable course materials cohort
Welcome and congratulate our new ACM Cohort! Three applicants from three different colleges were chosen from an impressive pool of candidates all committed to transitioning
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A dive into course design: Exploring the planning document
With the end of the semester fast approaching, now might be the ideal time to begin planning your spring semester online course(s). Whether you are
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Using Content Warnings
Content warnings are a way to acknowledge that the content ahead might be challenging. They also demonstrate that you are aware of the impact the
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CFP: 2024 Provost Faculty Summit: Minding the Equity Gap
Ball State University’s Division of Online and Strategic Learning, Office of Inclusive Excellence, and Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs are pleased to
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