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Techniques for setting the tone in your classes

October 6, 2022 Yvonne Johnson Best Practices, Resources, Teaching, Tips

Source: OneHE Have you ever wondered why some classes seem to “click” and others just seem “off?” Setting a positive tone in your classes can

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Messaging your students using Navigate

August 22, 2022 Jason Rhode Teaching, Technology Trends, Tips, Web Tools

NIU Navigate is a system that connects students, advisors, and services to promote academic planning and success. It has uses for both students and faculty/staff

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Creating a learner-centered syllabus

August 15, 2022 CITL Newsletter, Resources, Teaching

Effective syllabi are learner-centered, meaning they move beyond the mechanics of a course (i.e., office hours, deadlines, and textbooks) to outline how students can be

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New syllabus toolkit now available

August 3, 2022 CITL Resources, Teaching

Effective syllabi are learner-centered, meaning they move beyond the mechanics of a course (e.g., office hours, deadlines, and textbooks) to outline how students can be

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Diversifying an online course

July 11, 2022 Megan Holt Best Practices, Teaching, Tips

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

June 15, 2022 CITL Best Practices, News, Resources, Teaching, Technology Trends, Tips

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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New Zoom features

June 15, 2022 Amanda Hirsch News, Resources, Teaching, Technology Trends, Web Tools

Zoom has introduced several new features to provide a better educational experience for faculty and students: enhancements for Chromebook, audio sharing in breakout rooms, video

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Get creative with Kaltura

March 16, 2022 Megan Holt Teaching, Technology Trends, Tips, Web Tools

NIU’S video platform, Kaltura, is teeming with activity, but you might be surprised to learn what else you can do with your video content. In

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Supporting first generation college students

February 9, 2022 Amanda Hirsch Best Practices, Resources, Teaching, Tips

Workshop Takeaways NIU’s Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning recently hosted a workshop on Supporting First-Generation Students. The workshop featured Kimberly Shotick (Assistant Professor, Student

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New library resource on blended learning

February 7, 2022 CITL Best Practices, Resources, Teaching, Tips, Web Tools

The NIU Library has secured the eBook Blended Learning: Research Perspectives. Volume 3, edited by Anthony G. Picciano, Charles D. Dziuban, Charles R. Graham, and

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Interactive techniques

February 2, 2022 CITL Best Practices, News, Newsletter, Teaching, Tips

We added a new guide to our website! This compendium of interactive techniques was compiled and shared via Creative Commons by a Dr. Kevin Yee