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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Gauging student learning and course equity through reflections
Studies show that reflection helps learners engage in critical thinking, develop metacognitive skills, and deepen understanding of coursework. Reflections also provide a way for instructors
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Leading the way in online learning
Nationally, nearly nine million college students take classes exclusively online. As the landscape of higher education continues to evolve, Northern Illinois University is positioning itself to
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Jason Rhode named to 2023 Class of Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Fellows
Congratulations to Jason Rhode, associate vice provost for Teaching, Learning, and Digital Education at NIU on being named to the 2023 Class of Online Learning
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Meeting menu: An alternative to traditional office hours
Whether you’re using Bookings with Me or rebranding “office hours” as “student hours,” encouraging students to meet with you—even informally—can be a challenge. Although students
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Updates to quality standards for online courses
We’re pleased to share some exciting updates aimed at enhancing the quality of our online courses at NIU. Quality Matters (QM), a leader in online
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