During fall 2015, we introduced Blackboard Collaborate Ultra – an updated version of the existing web conferencing tool that can promote online collaboration and interaction. Blackboard Collaborate
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ICYMI: U ROCK
In case you missed it (ICYMI): students love their classes and their faculty. U ROCK! For Valentine’s Day, NIU Today asked students to share stories
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Philosophical Perspectives and Being Green Inspire Online Spring 2016 Teaching Effectiveness Institute
The first Faculty Development program of the New Year focused on the fundamental philosophical principles of how and why we teach. On Thursday, January 7,
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Communicate with Your Students On-the-Go!
Videos can be a great way to deliver a message to students in your online course, and it’s never been easier. Many of us carry
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2014-2015 Annual Report Now Available
The Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center is pleased to announce the completion of our annual report for the 2014-15 academic year. This latest report
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Universal Design for Learning **New 3-Part Online Series**
21st Century college students bring a diverse set of preferences, skills and expectations to the classroom. Engaging and motivating students in the dynamic age in
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Latest Trends in Educational Technology Use Identified in 2016 Horizon Report
The New Media Consortium (NMC) and EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) have jointly released the NMC Horizon Report > 2016 Higher Education Edition. This 13th edition
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Instructional Media and Technology: 2014 Award-Winning Blackboard Exemplary Course Tour
As I’ve previously shared, I was excited to learn that my online course, ETT 510: Instructional Media and Technology, has received the distinction as a Blackboard Catalyst
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