A lot of changes have arrived for fall in the Perusall LTI. There are a range of updates, including more flexible scoring templates, new checkpoint-based
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Connect, learn, and shape the future of online education at IOHES 2026
Online education continues to evolve. The work of teaching, designing, supporting, and leading online learning is stronger when we learn from one another. On Friday,
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Before you ban, require, or ignore AI: A reflection framework for faculty
Many faculty are rethinking their learning activities, course policies, and assessments in light of generative AI. But the most useful starting point isn’t “How do
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Featured faculty: Amanda Borosh
This month’s Featured Faculty spotlight highlights Amanda Borosh, M.Ed., BCBA, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Special Education. Amanda brings more than 15 years of experience in
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When should you use VoiceThread? Choosing the right tool for media sharing and interaction
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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