As we close down 2019 and finalize NMC’s fall semester, be aware of these important Moodle dates: Friday, December 28th – Fall 2019 (2001) courses turned off. We routinely turn courses off 10 days after final grades are submitted. If you need a course left open, please submit a ticket. Sunday, January 5th – Students… Continue Reading Upcoming Moodle Dates
“Help!” Not just a Beatles song or a screamed reaction to an imminent threat, finding help in today’s world of unlimited information is both incredibly easy (to search) and incredibly difficult (to select). Do we call the company? Search the Internet? Embark on a complicated cat and mouse game of trial and error? Submit a… Continue Reading Wading Through the Maze of Help Options
When I listen to my 4-year-old discuss his friends from school, I can’t help but think about the influence they wield over each other. We don’t often consider just how impactful the people we surround ourselves are on our lives, nor how those friendships will influence us throughout our lives. Reflecting on my own childhood,… Continue Reading The Luck of a Good Friend
“The job’s yours if you…well, if want it. Do you want it?” James Keane asked. Keane was the head of Northwestern Michigan College’s Communications department. “Yes!” I said, not pausing to consider his odd tone as I accepted my first teaching job in higher ed. “Returning to Northern Michigan has always been a dream of… Continue Reading The New Instructor (A Halloween Story)
The nights are getting cooler and the days shorter, which can only mean one thing: fall semester is nearly here! As you prepare for a new year of instruction, here are a few important things your friendly neighborhood Education Technology Department has been working on: OLO is Now a Requirement for New Online Students Starting… Continue Reading Fall Updates from Ed Tech
