**ONLINE** Facilitating Group Work Online
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Group work can be an excellent way to engage students in an online course. When effectively implemented, students working in groups or teams can foster critical thinking and dynamic interaction in an online environment. In this workshop, we will explore different types of group structures, identify the benefits and challenges of group work and discuss how to set up group online. Advance registration required.
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**ONLINE** LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
This comprehensive training webinar is intended for faculty who are interested in using LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor to promote academic integrity for their online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use. Workshop is led by staff from Respondus. Register Now!
**ONLINE** Teaching Digital Literacy with Adobe Express
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Explore Adobe Express, a versatile digital design tool now available to all NIU faculty, staff, and students. This all-in-one solution covers image generation, photo and video editing, web design, posters, presentations, animations, and more, enhanced by generative AI. With hundreds of templates to inspire creativity, Adobe Express addresses the need for accessible digital tools in education. In this hands-on workshop, participants will create a self-portrait for course use, learning to generate customized content. Discover how to easily supplement your instructional materials with suitable images. Advance registration required.
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**ONLINE** Build Community, Cut Workload; Faculty Tools That Balance AI Efficiency with Human Learning
Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
What if stronger engagement didn’t mean more work? There’s a common assumption in teaching right now: If you want more participation, more connection, and better discussion, it’s going to cost you more time. In many courses, the issue isn’t that students aren’t capable of engaging. It’s that the structure of the course makes instructors responsible for carrying the conversation.
This session looks at what changes when that dynamic shifts:
- Move participation from compliance to contribution
- Shift responsibility from instructor-led to peer-driven
- Reduce repetitive grading and oversight
- Create space for more meaningful, student-led interaction
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**ONLINE** Maximize Benefits of Diversity through Culturally Responsive Teaching in Your Classroom
Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
This workshop will provide faculty with practical strategies to maximize the benefits of diversity through a culturally responsive teaching framework developed by Geneva Gay. Participants will explore effective ways to create a welcoming environment that recognizes and utilizes their students' diverse cultural, linguistic, and learning backgrounds. The focus will be on culturally responsive practices that affirm students' cultures while promoting positive academic outcomes. Faculty members will leave this workshop with actionable steps to take advantage of diversity in their classrooms. Advance registration required.
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**ONLINE** Innovations in Online Proctoring: New Features for Respondus Monitor
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Respondus is at the forefront of online proctoring innovation, with new features being released each quarter. Don't miss this webinar where you'll see the latest enhancements for LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor, including using MS Word and Excel during a secure exam, recording only the screen during an assessment, supporting a second camera, flagging handheld devices, and much more. You will also learn how LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor support the many ways online testing occurs across campus, including exams delivered in classrooms, testing centers, remote environments, and hybrid/hyflex courses. Workshop is led by staff from Respondus. Register Now!
**ONLINE** Exploring Kaltura Features
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Learn about NIU's video platform, Kaltura! This workshop will provide a broad overview of the features and functions of Kaltura and strategies for incorporating these to meet your multimedia needs. Topics covered in this introductory workshop will include uploading videos, recording webcam video, screen recording, basic editing features, and more. This workshop will also prepare you for the next series of Kaltura workshops covering more advanced features. Advance registration required.
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**IN-PERSON** Paper Making Demonstration in the NIU BookLab
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Join students from Dr. Nicole Clifton's course on Technologies of the Word for a special paper-making demonstration in the NIU BookLab. Lunch will be provided to registered attendees. Advance registration required; space is limited.
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**NEW - ONLINE** Teaching for Tomorrow: Using the Career-Readiness Toolkit to Connect Coursework to Careers
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Join us for a workshop designed to inspire innovative approaches in your teaching and enhance students’ learning. Together, we will explore The Career Readiness Toolkit—a new resource designed to help faculty and instructors integrate career development into academic coursework. This toolkit helps instructors connect classroom learning to the career skills students will need after graduation. Grounded in the NACE Career Competencies, it offers evidence-based teaching strategies and sample activities that enable students to identify, practice, and articulate the professional strengths cultivated within your discipline.
The toolkit also includes program‑level options for aligning curricula with career-readiness outcomes, providing departments with ways to enhance discipline and career coherence, and improve student impact. In this workshop, we will explore methods that can enrich your teaching and strengthen students’ understanding of how your course contributes to their future pathways. The session offers a supportive space to gather useful ideas, connect with colleagues, and expand the ways you help students develop, recognize, and articulate career-readiness skills. Advance registration required.
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**ONLINE** Redesigning Student Supports for the Gen Z Era
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
As colleges and universities adapt to shifting student expectations, Gen Z presents a unique challenge: separating generational myth from meaningful reality. While much has been written about this cohort, not all narratives hold up to scrutiny. Which behaviors reflect true generational difference—and which are simply products of age, economic disruption, or technological change? This session will explore three critical areas where institutional practices can better align with Gen Z’s needs and, in turn, strengthen support for future student populations:
- Mental health through process design. Rather than adding more wellness programming, consider how institutional processes themselves may be contributing to student stress. What changes to policies, procedures, and structures could reduce cognitive load and frustration?
- Addressing learning loss. COVID disruptions have left gaps in executive functioning and academic preparation, especially visible in graduate and professional students. How can institutions adapt undergraduate-style academic supports to meet these needs?
- Reimagining career services. With AI tools increasingly able to replicate traditional career services, what new value should institutions provide? From cultivating professional skills to expanding networking opportunities, how can career support evolve to meet the realities of Gen Z’s entry into the workforce?
Session is led by staff from EAB.
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**ONLINE** LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
This comprehensive training webinar is intended for faculty who are interested in using LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor to promote academic integrity for their online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use. Workshop is led by staff from Respondus. Register Now!
Beyond the Hype: A Roadmap for Ethical, High-Impact Implementation of AI in Colleges and Universities
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
| Location: Online from Excelencia
Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving quickly from experimentation to expectation in higher education, and leaders and practitioners are looking for practical ways it may improve student success and operational effectiveness. As AI reshapes how colleges and universities deliver meaningful outcomes for Latino, and all, students, Excelencia in Education asserts that institutions have an opportunity — and responsibility — to leverage it in ways that are intentional, trustworthy, and sustainable.
Join this session for a case-based conversation focused on Long Beach City College, about how institutions can evolve beyond isolated tools to an institution-wide approach for responsible AI implementation that advances student success. This session is facilitated by Excelencia. Register Now!
**ONLINE** Show Your Work with Adobe Express Webpages
Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Ready to showcase your work and personality online? This hands-on workshop will guide you through the intuitive process of building dynamic and visually appealing webpages using Adobe Express. Learn how to create engaging educational portfolios to highlight your skills and projects, or craft a compelling personal profile page to share your story and connect with others. We'll cover everything from layout design and multimedia integration to sharing your finished webpage with the world. Come discover how Adobe Express can help you make a memorable digital impression. Advance registration required.
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**ONLINE** LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
This comprehensive training webinar is intended for faculty who are interested in using LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor to promote academic integrity for their online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use. Workshop is led by staff from Respondus. Register Now!
**ONLINE** LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
This comprehensive training webinar is intended for faculty who are interested in using LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor to promote academic integrity for their online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use. Workshop is led by staff from Respondus. Register Now!
**ONLINE** Innovations in Online Proctoring: New Features for Respondus Monitor
Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Respondus is at the forefront of online proctoring innovation, with new features being released each quarter. Don't miss this webinar where you'll see the latest enhancements for LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor, including using MS Word and Excel during a secure exam, recording only the screen during an assessment, supporting a second camera, flagging handheld devices, and much more. You will also learn how LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor support the many ways online testing occurs across campus, including exams delivered in classrooms, testing centers, remote environments, and hybrid/hyflex courses. Workshop is led by staff from Respondus. Register Now!
**ONLINE** NAVIGATE Campaigns Results (Sp 2026): The Impact of Your Progress Reporting Participation
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 9:15 AM to 10:30 AM
Many thanks to all who issued Navigate alerts and responded to this spring’s Student Engagement and Midterm Progress Reporting Campaigns. In this session, we will present the final grade results and re-engagement data from these campaigns and alerts overall to highlight how your participation provided the crucial data for effective proactive student follow-up outreach. All who are interested are welcome to join this session, regardless of whether you or issued an ad hoc alert or participated in all of these campaigns.
Topics will include:
- Anonymized and Aggregated Grade Outcomes from the campaigns reports
- Outreach Effectiveness (e.g., how many students re-engaged with their courses following the "never attended" and midterm campaigns.)
- Student Response Rates to Alerts Outreach Follow Up
We also welcome your input about your experience with the campaigns and how we can continue to improve these initiatives to support student engagement in your classes.
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