Did you know that August is historically the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning’s busiest month? Since 1998, the Center (formerly known as Faculty Development
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Fall Teaching Effectiveness Institute Energizes Faculty for 2017-2018 Academic Year
Energy was high at the Fall 2017 Teaching Effectiveness Institute held a week before students arrived on campus. Over 40 faculty and instructors from 21
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This Summer’s Line-up of Free Online Workshops – Registration Open to the Public
This summer the Northern Illinois University’s Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center is offering 7 online workshops. These one hour, fully online sessions are now
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Tips to Engage Critical Thinkers & Writers – Transform Your Course Now!
The Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center is pleased to share a series of workshops designed to provide faculty, teaching assistants, and instructional staff tips
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Universal Design for Learning **New 3-Part Online Series**
21st Century college students bring a diverse set of preferences, skills and expectations to the classroom. Engaging and motivating students in the dynamic age in
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Free Online Workshop on “Quality Online Courses: Getting Students Started”
Northern Illinois University’s Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center is opening its virtual doors with an online workshop entitled “Quality Online Course Series: Getting Students
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Learn the Basics of Using Blackboard, At Your Own Pace
The Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center is proud to announce the release of a new online format for the Blackboard I: Introduction to Blackboard
Read moreNew Program Calendar
You can now view upcoming programs from the NIU Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center in a calendar view at http://www.facdev.niu.edu/facdev/programs/calendar.shtml. The schedule for this
Read moreThe Effectiveness of Virtual Classroom Software
Wimba is offering these free online seminars exclusively to education professionals like you. Register now and if you miss the event Wimba will send you
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