In July of 2017, Adobe announced that they would stop distributing and updating Adobe Flash products and the official end-of-life (EOL) for Adobe Flash would
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Fall 2020 Teaching Effectiveness Institute Features Techniques for Using Video to Facilitate Active, Inclusive, and Engaging Teaching and Learning
The Teaching Effectiveness Institute (TEI) kicks off each semester by providing faculty new tools and strategies to inspire their teaching and support student success. The
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CITL Opens New One Button Video Studio
NIU faculty and staff are now able to take advantage of the new One Button Video Studio (OBVS) to create professional-looking videos with ease! Plug
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Multimedia in Online Teaching: Alternatives to Synchronous Sessions
While online instruction has been part of the higher education landscape for years, at no time in history has the demand been greater than now.
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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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Integrating Multimedia in Your Course
It is vital to keep students engaged so that they are actively learning. There are a variety of instructional strategies faculty may use in their
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