Four NIU STEM education researchers recently submitted an article to a special issue of the Journal of Chemical Education on teaching during the time of
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Flexible Teaching Guides and Resources
In a June 17th message to students, Provost Ingram shared that NIU will offer a mix of fully online, face-to-face and hybrid courses when classes begin
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Message from Provost Ingram on Course Delivery Methods for Fall 2020
Dear Colleagues, I’m pleased that we continue to make great progress with our plans for the fall. In the interest of keeping our community informed,
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Illinois Institutions and Beyond Come Together for “Strengthening Student Experiences during COVID-19”
FSI: At the Intersection of Teaching, Learning, and Technology is an annual conference that brings educators and instructional-technology professionals together each May at the University
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New Playbook Equips Higher Ed Faculty for Moving Teaching Online
A newly released, faculty-focused playbook from Every Learner Everywhere provides much-needed expert resources and guidance to assist higher education faculty in their journey to online
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Message to Faculty and College Staff from Provost Ingram
Dear Faculty and College Staff, This has been an extraordinarily challenging semester for all of us. I’m writing today to express my sincere gratitude for
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Show your #HuskiePride with NIU backgrounds for Microsoft Teams
Add some Red & Black to your interactions with students, colleagues and friends by downloading an NIU background for Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Seven designs
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State of Illinois’ new drive up Wi-Fi map tool
The interactive tool provides users with the following information for each Wi-Fi hotspot: general instructions for using; specifics for logging in; and turn by turn
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24 Tips for Creating High Quality Screen Recordings
Follow these practical tips for to create high quality screencast recordings. 1. Create an outline before recording You may be tempted to just wing it,
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Keep Learning: tips to stay engaged during virtual learning
We asked our faculty and Deans to offer advice to our current students as we keep learning in a virtual environment. Our faculty offer tips
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Student Evaluations and Tenure Clock Extension
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update April 3, 2020 Dear Faculty, COVID-19 has disrupted much of the normal operation of NIU, but I am proud of how NIU’s
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Keep Learning: faculty advice for remote learning
We asked our faculty and Deans to offer advice to our current students as we keep learning in a virtual environment. Some of their tips
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