Changes to Moodle

Changes to Moodle

Fall of 2014: At Pine Palooza, we found that more and more people are accessing Moodle using their mobile devices.  Both phones and tablets account for large numbers of how students access Moodle.  We have even heard rumors that instructors use their phones to access...

Active Learning – Collaboration

During 2014, we recorded several instructors around campus using active learning techniques.  The example below is from Melissa Sprenkle (Communications) and Lisa Blackford (Social Science) working together.  The Communications class and the Social Work class...
Active Learning – Mathematics

Active Learning – Mathematics

During 2014, we were graciously allowed to record several instructors around campus using active learning techniques.  We will present several short videos over the next few weeks of how these instructors use active learning in their subject areas. Deb Pharo –...
Dr. Staley’s Tools

Dr. Staley’s Tools

During the Opening Conference in January, Dr. Staley mentioned several tools that she recommended instructors use.  For those that would like to learn more, the list of tools is below. Tagxedo – http://www.tagxedo.com/ Easier to save and distribute than Wordle,...

The NMC Scan

The NMC Scan is produced twice a year. The December Scan is our “futures issue” which generally takes a broad look at future issues related to higher education in addition to select topics that NMC is following. This tool can be used in a variety of ways:...