Adobe Audition, free to NIU faculty & students, helps you record & edit high-quality audio for podcasts, voice-overs, and other audio projects. Join us April 24 to learn about the software and best practices to ensure high-quality audio. Register at citl.niu.edu/42gITAB

Capturing student attention is more crucial now than ever. Join us April 25 to learn to incorporate visual storytelling into your teaching, explore media options, and leverage visuals to enhance learning, foster engagement, and assess students. Register at citl.niu.edu/44i8qKR

Group work can be an excellent way to engage students in an online course. Join us April 28 as we explore different types of group structures, identify the benefits and challenges of group work, and discuss how to set up group online. Register at citl.niu.edu/3RcEica

At the end of the semester, NIU faculty can use the Grade Submission Blackboard tool to publish grades from the Gradebook to MyNIU. Join us April 29 to learn to calculate overall grades and ask questions about grading in Blackboard. Register at citl.niu.edu/42z1yHL

Join us in person April 30 as University Libraries and CITL facilitate a conversation about the impact of adopting low- and no-cost course materials and the support and opportunities for finding, adapting, or creating open education resources. Register at citl.niu.edu/42Bm9ep

Join us May 7 for a hands-on workshop in which participants will learn how to create a Adobe Webpage that could be used to deliver content, build assignments, or showcase student work. Register at citl.niu.edu/4jvzZVT

At the end of the semester, there's a short window to calculate and submit grades by the due date. Join us May 8 to ask questions about grade calculations and how to submit grades to MyNIU from the Blackboard gradebook. Register at citl.niu.edu/3YZREwy

Ready to showcase your work & personality online? Join us May 13 to learn how to build dynamic & visually appealing webpages with Adobe Express. We'll cover everything from layout design & media integration to publishing your webpage. Register at citl.niu.edu/3Ypv5RV

Join us May 14 to learn strategies to maximize the benefits of diversity through the culturally responsive teaching framework developed by Geneva Gay. You'll learn ways to affirm students' cultures while promoting positive academic outcomes. Register at citl.niu.edu/42X0lJc

Have you thought about how experts & novices differ in how they organize knowledge? Does your method of structuring info makes sense to you but leave students feeling confused? Join us May 15 as we explore strategies to bridge these gaps. Register at citl.niu.edu/44eph1f

Join us May 16 as we explore strategies to guide students in developing good study habits, understand their learning styles, and use effective problem-solving. Learn practical strategies to help students become independent, confident learners. Register at citl.niu.edu/4jU81DD

Research suggests building a strong sense of connection in online courses promotes student success by engaging & retaining students. Join us May 20 to learn to make your online courses more personal and build faculty & student presence online. Register at citl.niu.edu/4iIRHnB

CITL's Digital Media Studio features two innovative technologies to help you create engaging & effective video presentations. Join us in person May 21 to discover tools & techniques to engage students with dynamic video content. Register at citl.niu.edu/3Gwxh41

In book chats, we read the book so that you don’t have to! Drawing on student insights and research, Lisa Nunn shows how professors can significantly impact student success by dedicating just fifteen minutes a week. Join us June 11 to discuss! Register at citl.niu.edu/4mZS6pg

Join us June 12 to learn how Blackboard Ally generates alternative formats for students and gives instructors feedback to improve course accessibility. We'll also discuss strategies for incorporating Universal Design for Learning principles. Register at citl.niu.edu/43C3e3Z

Join us June 13 5o explore the concept of the hidden curriculum and how it can shape students’ experiences, as well as how to bring more transparency to our courses, helping all students gain the tools they need for success. Register at citl.niu.edu/4mYnSTy

In our book chats, we read the book so you don’t have to! Join us June 18 to discuss Grading for Equity, a guide to more accurate, bias-resistant, and motivational grading practices that empower teachers and enhance student learning. Register at citl.niu.edu/3SIfVnq

Online learners are resilient, persistent, and self-directed, but you have an important role to play in helping them be successful. Join us June 25 to and discuss research based standards to enhance your course design. Register at citl.niu.edu/45NBzyc

Performance-based assessments measure student achievement of higher-order thinking tasks and are often authentic, open-ended, real-world activities. Join us July 7 to discover performance-based assessments for online courses. Register at citl.niu.edu/4mXU8pC

Join us July 9 to transform your presentations with Adobe Express. We'll walk you through key features of the platform, with live demonstrations and time to experiment with your own designs. No design experience required—just bring your ideas! Register at citl.niu.edu/3SN9vU3