Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm CST Online event—registration required! The Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning is delighted to continue the conversations begun during our Spring 2026
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Save the Date! Spring 2026 Presidential Teaching Seminar Featuring Dr. Mylan Engel
Thursday, March 5, 2026 Informal conversations: 11:30 a.m. Seminar: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST Location: Holmes Student Center, Sky Room No registration is required —
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New syllabus toolkit now available
Effective syllabi are learner-centered, meaning they move beyond the mechanics of a course (e.g., office hours, deadlines, and textbooks) to outline how students can be
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Community of practice for excellence in teaching launched
NIU launched the Community of Practice (CoP) for Excellence in Teaching on March 30th. Provost Ingram welcomed faculty and instructors from 13 departments, recognized their
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Welcome back: Insights, plans, and resources for a successful return to campus
Welcome Back, Huskies! This fall, there will be more students on campus than there have been since the pandemic began. While this is exciting, as
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2021 Online Teaching Symposium keynote address promotes inclusive teaching
Attendees of the 2021 Online Teaching Symposium were fortunate to witness the Keynote address, which focused on promoting equity through Inclusive Teaching. The keynote speakers
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Fall 2021 Teaching Effectiveness Institute: Save the date – August 13, 2021
Each year, the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) hosts a Teaching Effectiveness Institute (TEI) to inspire faculty for the upcoming semester. We are
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Summer reading list to inspire and reenergize your teaching
The summer season is just around the corner. What’s on your “to do” list? Have you been dreaming about dipping your toes in the sand
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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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Why accessibility matters in online teaching and learning
What is “accessibility” in an online course? According to the Office of Civil Rights and the U.S. Department of Education, “accessible’ means a person with
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Humanizing Online Courses to Connect Students, Instructor, and Content
Encouraging a sense of community and building relationships are common goals in both face-to-face and online courses. These goals might be especially important in an
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