One of the great benefits we receive as instructors here at NMC is the ability to attend conferences and workshops through the financial support of CIE. There is a procedure to follow, however, and in order to have your travel approved in a timely manner, you should...
Over the summer members of the Educational Technology and Library teams joined forces to create a new Digital & Information Literacy video series for NMC students. The goal of the video series is twofold: To provide students with brief "snackable" tutorials to...
A Learning Community (LC) is a group of faculty, staff, and other interested individuals who get together to investigate a question or pursue a topic of interest. They provide an opportunity for professional learning as well as a sense of community. NMC is among many...
Last week, my daughter pulled out of our driveway, taking herself off to her junior year in college. This Thursday, we drive my son to his freshman year. And then on Monday, NMC's halls fill with all those new and returning Hawk Owls. I feel like I am in a huge swirl...
What is OLO? Beginning with the 2019 Fall semester, students taking an online class at NMC for the first time and students who have not completed an online course at NMC with a 2.0 grade or better will be required to complete an Online Learning Orientation (OLO)...
The nights are getting cooler and the days shorter, which can only mean one thing: fall semester is nearly here! As you prepare for a new year of instruction, here are a few important things your friendly neighborhood Education Technology Department has been working...
As summer winds down, Moodle winds up! Below you’ll find important Moodle dates to remember: Wednesday, August 14th — Moodle updated from version 3.5 to 3.6: More information will be sent out soon, but expect Moodle to be unavailable for around 24-hours during the...
Keep the following Moodle-related dates in mind as we rapidly approach the start of the summer term: Monday, May 6th — Students populated in Summer 2019 (1903) courses. You’ll be able to see student lists in Moodle on this day. Students will not be able to see courses...
With the formal announcement of the Experiential Learning Institute, teams are underway to create the capacities and supports necessary to help you explore using experiential learning in your classrooms and offices. This summer will be an important time for...