Give Me the Beat…To Organize My Learning?

Give Me the Beat…To Organize My Learning?

Ever look at your workload and think, where to start?  Then, as you pull out materials related to the task at hand, you discover stuff that you forgot you had, or you forgot to do, or…  and the list goes on, and the project still isn’t done to your...
Accessibility – Testing Accommodations

Accessibility – Testing Accommodations

I am often stopped and asked a variety of questions regarding the students with disabilities (SWD) here at NMC. Many of those questions revolve around the approved accommodations. In the next several editions of this column I’ll share some of those in a Q & A...
It’s a Lesson…It’s a Study Guide…No, it’s a Moodle Quiz!

It’s a Lesson…It’s a Study Guide…No, it’s a Moodle Quiz!

That’s right! Ever thought about using a quiz for a lesson? Or how about as a study guide? It’s easy, and it’s all in how you set it up. Instead of an assessment tool, re-purpose as an active learning activity where students can: Watch a video clip. Go to websites...
The Advising Center

The Advising Center

Your Advising Center has had a pretty busy year, and is pleased to announce an easy to find Advising information resource right here at: teaching.nmc.edu/advising. But before you click, please take a moment to check out what else they have been up to. Advising Center...
Choices, Choices: Moodle Choice Activity

Choices, Choices: Moodle Choice Activity

This activity allows you, as an instructor, to ask your students a single question with a selection of possible answers, however… Did you know the Choice activity can be used: As a quick poll. As a discussion starter. To allow students to vote on a direction for the...