Nov 15, 2021
At the end of the Spring 2022 semester, Films of Demand will be removed as a resource and no longer available via the NMC Library. Our contract with the service ends on May 31st, 2022. In the coming months, your library liaison will reach out to...
Oct 30, 2015
The EDU101 hybrid class I teach has one homework assignment that takes at least 45 hours, and many of the students ask if they can spend more time on it. Some do struggle with their schedules to get it all done, but the question the ask is usually a variation of,...
Sep 21, 2015
Instructors may hear this question from students regarding an assignment and how it will affect their grade. AND instructors may ask themselves the same question when entering scores into the grade book. You can direct students to your syllabus to answer their...
May 4, 2015
Last week, I was privileged to attend the final presentation of Kristy McDonald’s students about their BIG Little Hero Race they sponsored to raise funds for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Listening to the students describe their own growth during the semester...
Apr 20, 2015
The glorious sun has finally chased winter away just in time for the push towards finals week. After six months of cold and grey, it is a challenge to keep focused on anything indoors—especially for those students who already struggle with school. Fortunately,...