Quick Tips for Effective Instruction

Introduction to Blackboard Next Generation

facdev@niu.edu (Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center) — Tue, 1 Feb 2011 15:36:05 -0600

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 at Northern Illinois University, and the support that will be provided by the Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center.

Promoting and Maintaining Classroom Civility

facdev@niu.edu (Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center) — Wed, 6 Oct 2010 13:53:38 -0500

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.

Wimba Classroom in Under 5 Minutes

facdev@niu.edu (Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center) — Fri, 5 Dec 2008 16:00:32 -0600

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 how to use it in the classroom.

Overview of Teaching and Related Responsibilities

facdev@niu.edu (Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:02:52 -0500

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 related responsibilities.

ACCESS: Tutoring and supplemental instructional services
Center for Access-Ability Resources (CAAR): Accommodating students with disabilities
Counseling and Student Developmetn Center (CSDC): Helping students with emotional difficulties
Employee Assistance: Stress management
Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center: Teaching-related issues, Blackboard, etc.
Judicial Affairs: Handling academic dishonesty
Office of the Ombudsman: General advice on various issues
Office of Testing Services: Scantron tests and evaluation services
Writing Center: Witing-related assistance

Preparing an Effective Course Syllabus

facdev@niu.edu (Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:06:28 -0500

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 Checklist [PDF]

Syllabus Checklist

facdev@niu.edu (Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:20:01 -0500

checklist providing recommended components to be included in a course syllabus

What are Clickers?

facdev@niu.edu (Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:42:33 -0600

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 classes.

Emotional Distress

facdev@niu.edu (Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center) — Thu, 8 Nov 2007 12:25:16 -0600

Micky Sharma, Psy.D., Director of the NIU Counseling and Student Development Center, shares steps for recognizing and assisting students in emotional distress

Podcasting Principles

facdev@niu.edu (Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:03:02 -0500

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 using this new medium for information delivery.