How do you know if your online course is truly accessible? Are there rules or guidelines in place to inform your course design? Maybe the
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State of online learning at NIU – Fall 2022
With the start of any new year, it’s a time for reflection as well as looking ahead to what’s next in the year ahead. In
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Tips and tools for student time management success
With a new year comes a fresh start and opportunity to reset current approaches and habits. As you prepare for the new semester to begin
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What’s new in the Blackboard Ultra Course View for spring 2023?
There were 24 new features released for the Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View in the last three updates (November and December 2022, January 2023)! Here
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Simple advice for effective classroom management
Five important foundations. By Jane Schmidt | December 6, 2022 Source: EducationWeek Over the past four years, I have worked with student-teachers from three universities
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New Blackboard user role – Copy Only
Currently, NIU is transitioning from Blackboard Original Course View to Ultra Course View. One advantage of Ultra Course View is that there is a new
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Digital Media Studio workshop Tuesday, November 22
Located on campus in the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, the Digital Media Studio (DMS) has the tools you need to create engaging and
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10 tips for building effective courses in Blackboard Ultra
Blackboard Ultra Course View was designed from the ground up to be an effective teaching and learning platform featuring consistent and clear navigation, intuitive design,
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New online course quality review tool available
With guidance from the Online Learning Advisory Council and recipients of the Excellence in Online Teaching Award, an internal course review process has been established based on the Quality Essentials standards.
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Nominations being accepted for Excellence in Online Teaching Award
Nominations for the 2023 Excellence in Online Teaching Award are now being accepted. This award recognizes NIU faculty and instructors whose performance exemplifies a commitment
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Outstanding graduate TAs sought for awards
NIU’s Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards. These awards acknowledge outstanding graduate teaching
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Techniques for setting the tone in your classes
Source: OneHE Have you ever wondered why some classes seem to “click” and others just seem “off?” Setting a positive tone in your classes can
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