NIU Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning

NIU Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning Northern Illinois University Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning DeKalb, IL USA https://citl.niu.edu https://twitter.com/niucitl

How can you create a classroom where neurodiverse students can thrive? Learn practical strategies for supporting varied ...
09/02/2026

How can you create a classroom where neurodiverse students can thrive? Learn practical strategies for supporting varied learning needs. Join us September 4 to explore more inclusive approaches to teaching and grading. Register at https://citl.niu.edu/4qLSrhz

Are you using Blackboard Ultra to its full potential? Go beyond the basics with advanced tools for course design, AI int...
09/01/2026

Are you using Blackboard Ultra to its full potential? Go beyond the basics with advanced tools for course design, AI integration, assessment, and grading. Join us Sept. 3 to explore strategies for making Blackboard work for you & your students. Register at https://citl.niu.edu/4x5tHlD

How can you better identify what students need to stay on track? Mission AI and Navigate can reveal student needs and in...
09/01/2026

How can you better identify what students need to stay on track? Mission AI and Navigate can reveal student needs and inform targeted outreach. Join us September 3 to explore how student insights can strengthen your teaching and advising. Register at https://citl.niu.edu/46z9v0M

Are automated captions enough to make your videos accessible? Inaccurate captions can create barriers for students and v...
08/25/2026

Are automated captions enough to make your videos accessible? Inaccurate captions can create barriers for students and viewers. Join us August 27 to explore practical strategies for creating accurate, accessible captions. Register at https://citl.niu.edu/3S5REen

Is your Blackboard Ultra Gradebook setup making grading more difficult than it needs to be? The new Gradebook features c...
08/24/2026

Is your Blackboard Ultra Gradebook setup making grading more difficult than it needs to be? The new Gradebook features can streamline grading, calculations, and feedback. Join us August 26 to explore effective ways to use the Gradebook. Register at https://citl.niu.edu/3TJZU4g

How can you keep students engaged and participating in online courses? Microsoft Teams offers tools for communication, c...
08/21/2026

How can you keep students engaged and participating in online courses? Microsoft Teams offers tools for communication, collaboration, and active learning. Join us August 25 to explore strategies for fostering student engagement in Teams. Register at https://citl.niu.edu/4fRfrI0

How can grading support student growth without introducing bias? Growth-minded practices can promote equitable outcomes ...
08/20/2026

How can grading support student growth without introducing bias? Growth-minded practices can promote equitable outcomes without lowering expectations. Join us August 24 to explore equitable grading practices. Register at https://citl.niu.edu/4fQaSOh

How can classroom technology help you create more flexible and engaging classes? Knowing how to use presentation, stream...
08/18/2026

How can classroom technology help you create more flexible and engaging classes? Knowing how to use presentation, streaming, and recording tools can expand your teaching options. Join us August 20 to explore classroom tech for your courses. Register at https://citl.niu.edu/4fQawXX

Keeping up with Blackboard Ultra updates can be challenging, but new features can improve your workflows and students’ e...
08/18/2026

Keeping up with Blackboard Ultra updates can be challenging, but new features can improve your workflows and students’ experience. Join us August 20 to explore new and improved features through tutorials, discussion, and hands-on exploration. Register at https://citl.niu.edu/4xqi1dU

How can you make the first day of class engaging & set the tone for a successful semester? Thoughtful planning can build...
08/17/2026

How can you make the first day of class engaging & set the tone for a successful semester? Thoughtful planning can build connections, establish expectations, and start strong. Join us August 19 to explore strategies for a successful first day. Register at https://citl.niu.edu/3TLC8ot

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