The Online Learning Tool Review, which CITL launched last fall, is now complete. The final decisions reflect not only the data collected but also feedback
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Blackboard’s new look for 2026!
On January 8, 2026, a few areas of Blackboard will receive a visual refresh. These changes will be part of the Blackboard January update and
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Congratulations to our Fix Your Content Day 2025 accessibility champions!
This year’s Fix Your Content Day was a powerful demonstration of what our campus community can accomplish when we come together with a shared purpose.
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How you can make quick PDF fixes in Anthology Ally right now
Adapted from an article originally published to the Anthology Community Blog by Mindy Mekhail, Director, Product Marketing, Anthology PDFs are among the most frequently used file types
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CITL launches review of key online learning tools
During the 2025–2026 academic year, Northern Illinois University will conduct a comprehensive review of three enterprise online learning tools currently integrated with Blackboard: Yellowdig, VoiceThread,
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What’s New in Blackboard – Fall 2025
Blackboard released several updates over the past few months aimed at improving teaching and learning. Below we’ve outlined the most significant updates. Additional information can
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Three Quick Accessibility Fixes to Start the Semester Strong
Adapted from an article originally published to the Anthology Community Blog by Katie Grennell, Senior Education & Training Specialist, Anthology Back-to-school season is always a
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New Resource for Students – Getting Started with Blackboard Tutorial
It is important for students to be comfortable using Blackboard so that they can focus on the content and not how to use the system.
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Integrating artificial intelligence in nursing education programs
Written by Kevin Forman and Rob Piercy Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) instructional designers and NIU faculty are collaborating and integrating AI tools
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HuskiesVote Module for Blackboard
Studies show that encouragement from faculty, staff, and other students makes a significant difference in their student registration and turnout. HuskiesVote is a campus-wide initiative
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What’s New in Blackboard for Fall 2024?
Blackboard releases new features every month, and some really exciting changes were released this summer! This post highlights the biggest changes; you can check out
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New file size limit for videos uploaded to Blackboard
To reduce storage in Blackboard, effective August 5, 2024, video files 300 MB or larger cannot be uploaded to Blackboard.
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