Faculty & CIE Articles

What is Active Learning?

What is Active Learning?

Nothing gets those neurons firing like active learning.   Active Learning Definitions: NMC's compilation of definitions University of Minnesota's definition The 21st Century Learning Experiences AQIP team would like to know what you think about active learning at NMC....

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Ensemble Feature: Video/Audio File Dropbox

Ensemble Feature: Video/Audio File Dropbox

Doing a project with your students involving the creation of a video or audio file? Not sure how to receive the files from the students? Wish you could easily share the finished project files with the class? Did you know…Ensemble can help you with that! Create a...

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Smarthinking – Training Opportunity

Smarthinking – Training Opportunity

Have you wanted to learn about Smarthinking? Here is your chance to learn more and see how this can help your students succeed. Smarthinking is holding training sessions on the following days: October 16, 2013 November 7, 2013 December 10, 2013 Please see the...

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Accessibility – Technically Speaking

Accessibility – Technically Speaking

Accessibility means more than ramps, braille, and sign language interpreters. Making programs at NMC accessible to our students with disabilities can take many forms. In this recurring piece we will explore a variety of strategies for accommodating students with...

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A Resource Treasure in Disguise

A Resource Treasure in Disguise

Do you struggle with copyright and accessibility issues?  Do you wish you did not have to worry about it? Films on Demand can help. This resource is available for you and your students! Because we pay to license the collection there are no restrictions as to when or...

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Cheating Lessons

Cheating Lessons

Posted September 11, 2013 in Inside Higher Ed By Serena Golden Academic dishonesty is not on the rise, James M. Lang argues, despite periodic media flurries suggesting otherwise in the wake of various high-profile cheating scandals. Data on cheating are typically...

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What Really Happens in the Writing & Reading Center?

What Really Happens in the Writing & Reading Center?

By Megan Ward Writing and Reading Center Coordinator Co-Writing Director   You may have seen our video for students dispelling the myths of the Writing and Reading Center: that mean people will mock them for writing mistakes, yell at them, and shame them for...

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Accessibility Tips: PowerPoint

Accessibility Tips: PowerPoint

Whether you are showing your presentation to your face-to-face classroom, or uploading your presentation into your online class for student reference, or setting up a presentation for a meeting -- keep accessibility in mind. Creating accessible presentations will...

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