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  • October Staff Spotlight: Patty Chrastka

    Staff Spotlight: Patty Chrastka  This month, we’re spotlighting Senior Learning Interaction Designer Patty Chrastka! In the blog post below, Patty gives us a behind-the-scenes look into her work with Distance Learning.   How long have you worked here? How did … Read More

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  • Accessibility: In and Beyond the Classroom

    This year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) theme is “Advancing Access and Equity.” We will celebrate on Thursday, October 26 at 12 PM Central with a webinar that will highlight the importance of ensuring all people have equal opportunity … Read More

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  • Empowering Students Through Universal Design and Instructional Transparency

    Building an inclusive online learning community (OLC) can acknowledge the learners’ diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The newly updated version of the Northwestern SPS High-Impact Teaching Practices for Online Instruction offers many strategies and techniques to build, maintain, and sustain … Read More

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  • September Staff Spotlight: William Guth

    Staff Spotlight: William Guth This month, we’re spotlighting Senior Instructional Technologist William Guth! In the post below, William tells us more about his work with Distance Learning.    How long have you worked here? How did you come to join … Read More

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  • August Staff Spotlight: Carrie Lindeman

    Staff Spotlight: Carrie Lindeman  This month, we’re spotlighting our newest team member, learning designer Carrie Lindeman! In the post below, Carrie tells us more about herself and her first two months working at Distance Learning. How long have you worked … Read More

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  • All About Library Research: An Interview with Tracy Coyne

    As Northwestern prepares to head back to school in September, we’re excited to interview Tracy Coyne, Distance Learning and Professional Studies Librarian! Below, Tracy shares the changes, trends, and challenges she’s witnessed over her many years of library experience, … Read More

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  • July Staff Spotlight: Aaron Bannasch

    Staff Spotlight: Aaron Bannasch  This month, we’re spotlighting Senior Instructional Technologist Aaron Bannasch! In the blog post below, Aaron tells us more about his work with Distance Learning. How long have you worked here? How did you come to join … Read More

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  • June Staff Spotlight: Jackie Wickham Smith

    Staff Spotlight: Jackie Wickham Smith  This month, we’re spotlighting Senior Learning Designer Jackie Wickham Smith! In the blog post below, Jackie tells us more about her work with Distance Learning. How long have you worked here? How did you come … Read More

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  • May Staff Spotlight: Dan Murphy

    Staff Spotlight: Dan Murphy  This month, we’re spotlighting our Director of Online Learning Technologies, Dan Murphy! In the blog post below, Dan tells us more about his work with Distance Learning. How long have you worked here? How did you … Read More

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  • Are You Ready for the Mission: Accessible Challenge?

    Northwestern University wants to help you make your Canvas course sites more accessible! No matter what you teach or how you use Canvas, accessibility is crucial to building an inclusive and usable digital educational experience for all our students. And … Read More

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