Welcome back - Start of the Semester Resources
Posted: 2026-08-18 14:25:13 Expiration: 2026-08-25 14:25:13
The Instructional Design Center (IDC) welcomes you back! We hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready for an exciting new academic year at NDSU. As you prepare for the semester, we’re here to help you get your courses ready, explore new teaching strategies, and make the most of the tools and resources available to you. We are excited to share some resources to help you prepare for the start of the semester.
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Visit our Blackboard Gradebook Update page for videos and resources with the new changes to the Gradebook layout and functionality.
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Check out the Start of the Semester Tips and Checklist for guidance on preparing your course, creating welcome announcements, reviewing our syllabus, improving accessibility, and more.
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Visit our Instructional Design Services knowledge base page to request a consultation, explore teaching strategies, and learn about additional professional development opportunities
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Explore Blackboard for Instructors to access Blackboard resources and support materials for course creation and instruction.
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Visit our Digital Accessibility resources for guidance on creating accessible course materials, using accessibility tools, and following best practices.
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Check out the Instructional Design Center website to learn about our services, instructional design support, resources, accessibility guidance, and teaching tools.
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Browse Professional Development Opportunities for workshops, instructor help hours, book discussions, and other opportunities for instructors, TAs, students, and staff
If you have any questions, please submit an IT Service Center ticket, and one of our team members will assist you.
We’re excited for the year ahead and look forward to working with you, supporting your teaching and helping make this a successful academic year!
Thank you,
IDC Team
-- NDSU IT Knowledge Base: Kristi Steinmann