Quick Tips for Effective Instruction

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 the upgrade will have...

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 of incivility.

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 interface works, and...

Janet Giesen provides NIU faculty and staff the basics of preparing a course syllabus. Additional full-featured presentation formats, including text transcript, are available at http://www.facdev.niu.edu/f......

Micky M. Sharma, Psy.D., Director of the Counseling and Student Development Center, shares recommendations for recognizing and assisting students in emotional distress. Additional full-featured presentation formats, includ...