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When should you use VoiceThread? Choosing the right tool for media sharing and interaction

April 22, 2026 CITL Best Practices, News, Resources, Teaching, Technology Trends, Tips, Web Tools

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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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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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,

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The new assignment features available in VoiceThread

February 4, 2021 Dan Cabrera News, Teaching, Technology Trends, Web Tools

In selecting appropriate assessments, faculty and instructors must consider not just the range of possible options (oral presentations, lab activities, essays, multiple choice exams, etc.)

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Multimedia in online teaching: Alternatives to synchronous sessions

July 15, 2020 Dan Cabrera News, Newsletter, Resources, Teaching, Technology Trends, Tips, Web Tools

While online instruction has been part of the higher education landscape for years, at no time in history has the demand been greater than now.

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