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Podcasting Principles
Jason Rhode, M.Ed., provides NIU faculty and staff with a quick introduction to the technology of podcasting as well as briefly touches on a few of the instructional benefits and considerations for...
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Emotional Distress
Micky Sharma, Psy.D., Director of the NIU Counseling and Student Development Center, shares steps for recognizing and assisting students in emotional distress
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What are Clickers?
Olga Urban, M.S., provides NIU faculty and staff with a quick introduction to the clicker technology and briefly outlines a few of the instructional benefits of using this technology in face-to face...
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Syllabus Checklist
checklist providing recommended components to be included in a course syllabus
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Preparing an Effective Course Syllabus
Janet Giesen, Ed.D., Instructional Design Coordinator of the Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center, provides NIU faculty and staff the basics of preparing a course syllabus. Syllabus...
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Overview of Teaching and Related Responsibilities
Stephanie Anderson, intern with the Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center, provides an overview of the Graduate Teaching Assistant Orientation by covering the basics of teaching and...
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Wimba Classroom in Under 5 Minutes
Stephanie Richter, M.S. Ed, Instructional Technologies Coordinator of the Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center, provides an introduction to Wimba Classroom, including what it is, how the...
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Promoting and Maintaining Classroom Civility
Tim Griffin, University Ombudsman for Northern Illinois University, provides suggestions for maintaining classroom civility, including how to create a civil environment and how to respond to instances...
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Introduction to Blackboard Next Generation
Stephanie Richter, M.S.Ed, Instructional Technologies Coordinator of the Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center, introduces Blackboard Next Generation, including: new features, the impact...
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The University Libraries: Teaching and Research Support
Leanne VandeCreek, Associate Professor of the University Libraries, discusses the services and resources for faculty, instructors, and teaching assistants at Northern Illinois University.
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The CEO of the world's largest social network on Tuesday and Wednesday answers questions about the Cambridge Analytica scandal that's engulfed his company. Mark Zuckerberg is on Capitol Hill to deliver...
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