Video content can be an integral part of any course, but especially asynchronous online classes. How you share that content—and to what end—matters. There are
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When should you choose Yellowdig? Choosing the right tool for engagement
How do you decide which digital engagement tool to use in your courses? Ideally, you would start with the pedagogy: what do you want students
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Online Learning Tool Review updates and announcements
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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New feature: Respondus Monitor offers second camera option to improve exam security
Respondus, the maker of LockDown Browser and Monitor, has recently released a new option that can require students to use a second camera to record
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When homework isn’t proof of learning: Assessing foundational math in the AI era
If you teach a foundational math course right now, you have likely experienced the following disconnect: polished homework submissions paired with shaky quiz and exam
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Ten expert-level tips for creating a welcoming online course
With a new semester in full swing, there is no time like the present to start fresh and to create a welcoming virtual space. A
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Call for proposals for Illinois Online Higher Education Symposium
NIU is proud to be partnering with Illinois public higher education institutions to offer the first Illinois Online Higher Education Symposium, bringing together thought leaders
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Reimagining accessibility in an online course
How do you know if your online course is truly accessible? Are there rules or guidelines in place to inform your course design? Maybe the
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New online course quality review tool available
With guidance from the Online Learning Advisory Council and recipients of the Excellence in Online Teaching Award, an internal course review process has been established based on the Quality Essentials standards.
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Diversifying an online course
Online education can remove geographical barriers and restore scheduling flexibility to students seeking alternatives to the traditional classroom experience. Yet, while the online learning community
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The evolving conversation about quality in online learning
What does quality look like in online learning? How has the landscape of online learning changed over the course of the pandemic? What is the
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Three faculty recognized with 2022 Excellence in Online Teaching Awards
Established in 2021 by the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, the Excellence in Online Teaching Award recognizes faculty who excel in online teaching by
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