Upcoming Programs
A wide variety of programs are offered on topics related to teaching, inclusive instruction, and instructional use of technology. For more details, view the schedule of upcoming programs for faculty/staff and graduate teaching assistants.
Featured Workshop
Blackboard Ultra Transition Academy
May 15 - June 4, 2023
Online
The Blackboard Ultra Transition Academy consists of four components:
- Three-week online course on how to use Ultra Course View and best practices for creating an intuitive and user-friendly experience for your students
- Ongoing consultation with a dedicated partner; either a member of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning team or a faculty member serving as an Ultra Ambassador
- Your commitment to teach using the Ultra Course View in the next semester
- Membership in the ongoing Teaching with Ultra Community at NIU (via Microsoft Teams)
Faculty who complete the online course, commit to teaching the next semester in the Ultra Course View, and make significant progress in developing their course in the Ultra Course View will receive a certificate, digital badge, and $250 stipend.
All event times are listed in Central Time Zone (CDT).
All event times are listed in Central Time Zone (CDT).
All event times are listed in Central Time Zone (CDT).
All event times are listed in Central Time Zone (CDT).
All event times are listed in Central Time Zone (CDT).
All event times are listed in Central Time Zone (CDT).
Registration Information
Please register online by clicking the title or "Register now!" link for the program you wish to register for. NIU registrants should log in with your NIU Account ID and password to complete the online registration form provided. For information or assistance with your Account ID, contact the IT Service Desk (815-753-8100). Non-NIU registrants can register with your name and email address.