In our active learning classroom training session on Friday, we discussed some of the tools that could be helpful in an active learning classroom. Some of the things I use are: 2x2 sticky notes...have students write name on one and place on table facing team members....
Here are a few things to consider as we begin the semester: IMPORT your course materials. Find instructions in the Import Course document. UPDATE your assignment dates. There is a handy quick way of updating your assignment and quiz due dates in one location. Find...
It is a "Massive Open Online Course Or Whatever." After researching and taking several MOOCs, I believe "Or Whatever" describes the true nature of MOOCS. There are a variety of practices going on, which make the original MOOC definition questionable. Are MOOCs Truly...
Don’t miss any of the latest advice and info being shared on the teaching@NMC website. Make it the homepage in your internet browser of choice. Then each time you access the internet, teaching@NMC will greet you with interesting posts, videos, and the Instructor...
By Kristen Salathiel Most of my ENG 97/107 students have never read a whole book before. Since reading is such an important skill for college and life, my colleague Nancy Gray and I work hard to turn these students into readers. We want them to not just gain some...
In her November 14 blog post, Deb brought up the subject of "Test Anxiety" and shared some wonderful experiences from her own life that relate to the subject matter. I started writing a reply comment on her blog post but then I realized that the reply was getting too...
This Jan 3 article from Inside Higher Ed describes a Competency-Based Learning degree, complete with digital badges, from UC Davis. The University of California at Davis is creating what may be higher education’s most promising digital badge system. But the badges are...
Hearing more resolutions about traditional weight loss in the new year, the idea of reducing wait time for our students and ourselves seemed easier to address. Similar to snacking in front of a TV, we may not notice how many small ways our time is used...
Here is a quick summary of what we are working on. Editing Your Course: There is an issue accessing the Edit drop down menu when blocks are docked. This is a known issue and it will be resolved shortly. In the meantime, undock all your blocks in your course, refresh...