5 Essential Browser Extensions for Educators

5 Essential Browser Extensions for Educators

I use a computer. A lot. Because so much of my work revolves around a computer, I’ve found different tools that help save time performing different tasks. Many times these tools come in the form of an extension that I’ve added to my browser giving me one click...
The NMC Lightboard is here!

The NMC Lightboard is here!

The lightboard is an innovative teaching and learning tool that enables instructors to capture lectures in an exciting, engaging format. Essentially, instructors stand behind a lighted piece of glass mounted on a stand. Words appear to glow and float, resulting in an...
Extra Credit Assignments in the Moodle 2.9 Grade Book

Extra Credit Assignments in the Moodle 2.9 Grade Book

We’ve put out a lot of information recently about new features in Moodle 2.9, many of which pertain to the grade book. One big improvement is that if a field in the gradebook is empty, Moodle will no longer value that field as a zero when calculating cumulative course...
Moodle 2.9 New Features – Video

Moodle 2.9 New Features – Video

We’ve recently upgraded to Moodle 2.9 and there are many new features to learn about. We’ve held several open training sessions and visited many departments to give overviews and demonstrate new features, but just in case you weren’t able to attend we also created the...
Moodle 2.9 New Features – Video

A Moodle Upgrade & An Invitation to Learn

After grades are submitted on August 12th, we’re planning to upgrade to Moodle 2.9, the most recent version of the course management system. We’re excited about the many new features that will be available following the upgrade, but we know you’ll have some questions....