Aline Click
Title: Director
email: aclick@niu.edu
phone: 815-753-0673
Academic Credentials
B.F.A. Electronic Media - Northern Illinois University
M.S. Ed. Instructional Technology, Northern Illinois University
Doctoral Candidate for an Ed.D. in Instructional Technology, Northern Illinois University
Teaching Experience
NIU College of Business, UBUS 485/585 - Business Consulting Project (Spring and Fall 2009)
NIU College of Education, ETT 429 - Microcomputers for Classroom Teachers (2000 - 2002)
Responsiblities
As the Director of eLearning Services Aline provides leadership for the design and development of online courses for Northern Illinois University, P-20, and our continuing professional education partners. The focus of her position is to work closely with administration, faculty, and clients to provide instructional and technical advice in the development and support of quality online education experiences, grant development and research. This includes maintaining expertise in technology-based learning solutions, such as learning management systems, desktop video conferencing, games and simulations, virtual environments, and social networking.
Expertise & Interests
Aline has provided leadership in online education for NIU since 1998. Her background in electronic media, web development, educational technology, project management, and leadership of the eLearning team demonstrates her passion for her job and for NIU. Her goal is to provide the NIU community with online courses that are not only interactive and innovative, but also of the highest quality.
Aline also presents regularly at conferences such as Distance Teaching and Learning Conference, SLOAN-C, AECT International Convention, and the Games Learning and Society Conference.
What does Aline do when she isn't reading technology journals?
1) Foster mom for rescued puppies
2) Organic gardening and canning
3) Science Fiction books and movies
4) Exploring new virtual worlds
5) Sewing
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