Center for Teaching and Learning

News

To ensure you're always up‑to‑date with the tools that power your online teaching and learning experience at GovState, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) provides regular updates on essential software. Stay informed with the latest CTL news regarding GovState Blackboard, the cornerstone of our online course management, and its evolving features. We also cover crucial updates and best practices for Collaborate, our platform for synchronous online sessions, where you can connect with students in real time. Furthermore, our news will keep you apprised of developments with Panopto, our robust video platform, empowering you to create, manage, and share engaging video content. Get the latest on Respondus, the essential tool for secure online assessments, and Via, our comprehensive solution for fieldwork and experiential learning. By staying connected with CTL news, you'll harness the full potential of these and other online teaching and learning software to enhance your pedagogical strategies and student success.

GovState Black text

05/11/2026

Spring 2026 Term - Ends

May 11, 2026, marks the last day of the Spring 2026 semester.

Final Grades are due by May 18, 2026.

CTL @ NiTe

03/31/2026

Course Creation and Instructor Enrollment

Spring 2026 courses are created and ready for instructors to build their online, hybrid, or web‑enhanced courses.

Students will not be enrolled in Blackboard until 01/06/2026 and will not have access to Spring 2026 courses until 01/20/2026.