Universal Design

Universal Design

Accessible content doesn’t just benefit those with disabilities. For example, in the case of web video, captioned content benefits ESL students and those who prefer to learn by both reading and hearing new terminology. In a sound-sensitive environment like a library,...
Disability Etiquette

Disability Etiquette

Welcome to spring semester 2017. I thought it would be a good time to share a Fact-Sheet on Disability Etiquette We spend a lot of time trying to make our materials and facilities accessible to our stakeholder with disabilities. Let’s not forget to engage with the...
Ensemble: Create a Custom Thumbnail Image

Ensemble: Create a Custom Thumbnail Image

There is a new feature in Ensemble that allows you to quickly create your own thumbnail image for your video. This is the image that shows when you see the video in your library or pull it up to preview or play it. No more thumbnails of you caught with a funny face!...
Announcing Sharing Showcase

Announcing Sharing Showcase

A collection of videos celebrating best practices of NMC faculty and staff!  Appearing January 9, the Sharing Showcase web-page will open with a growing collection of  2 to 3 minute videos within categories such as: Active learning. Engagement. Using technology....
Low Vision Awareness

Low Vision Awareness

December 3rd was the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. You might not have even noticed. There wasn’t a lot of buzz. Sometimes when we see articles that include “international” or “worldwide” in the title we lose interest. Those macro level issues can...