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Online Learning Tool Review updates and announcements

April 13, 2026 CITL News, Teaching, Web Tools

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

April 6, 2026 Kevin Harris News, Teaching, Technology Trends, Web Tools

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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CITL launches review of key online learning tools

October 6, 2025 CITL News, Technology Trends, Web 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,

To proctor or not to proctor: That is the question

September 21, 2020 Amanda Hirsch Best Practices, News, Newsletter, Resources, Teaching, Technology Trends, Tips, Web Tools

If you assign online exams, you are probably concerned about academic integrity. There are a few steps you can take to promote academic integrity when

What’s New in Blackboard for Fall 2018?

August 27, 2018 Stephanie Richter News

This fall, there are a number of exciting new features and tools available in Blackboard, including Attendance tracking, the Respondus LockDown Browser, and VoiceThread. Read