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Alt text: A surprised-looking man wearing glasses holds two thick books in one arm and lifts his glasses with the other, standing in front of a chalkboard filled with math equations in a classroom.

LOL for learning: Why memes deserve a place in higher education

February 23, 2026 Michael Strunk Teaching, Technology Trends

What if there were a way to inject a little humor, a little relatability, and a whole lot of engagement into your courses? Enter the

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Prof. Stephanie Baker leans on front of table at the front of classroom with students sitting at desks.

Beyond the loudest few: How to get quieter students to participate in your class

February 16, 2026 Linh Nguyen Best Practices, Teaching, Tips

I recall walking into a lecture hall and disappearing into the crowd in many of my undergraduate courses. Like any hopeful and determined first-generation student,

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man at computer, headphones on

Masterclass series: Kaltura academic media and pedagogy

January 7, 2021 Tracy Miller Technology Trends, Videos

Let’s all go to KAMP! Kaltura is a comprehensive, robust, campus-wide media platform, available to all faculty, staff, and students at NIU. With Kaltura, users

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