Faculty & CIE Articles

Google Docs: Learning to Love Again

Google Docs: Learning to Love Again

Google Docs and I met at a gathering over at the EMT office several summers ago. Mark DeLonge introduced us and told us we were made for each other. And he was right—we hit it off right away. I was mostly struck by how easy the relationship was. We could meet any time...

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Accessibility: Making Accommodations

Accessibility: Making Accommodations

Last week we introduced you to the student experience here at NMC. This week we'd like to talk about some of the accommodations mentioned in the video and how you can make easy adjustments to your course in Moodle to address these issues. Extended Time for Quizzes...

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Those Magical and Mysterious Learning Moments

Those Magical and Mysterious Learning Moments

Maryellen Weimer posted another great entry in today's Teaching Professor Blog. She reminds us of one precious gem we occasionally experience as teachers - and she encourages us to seize the moments - Jeff. I've been reading some old issues of The Teaching Professor...

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Automotive Video Series: Gen Ed Outcomes in 3D

Automotive Video Series: Gen Ed Outcomes in 3D

Across NMC's many different classrooms and labs learning may appear differently, however General Education Outcomes are a common thread weaving our diverse community together.  The following video showcases what happens when these shared outcomes go beyond theory into...

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Creating Classroom Community #BestYearEver

Creating Classroom Community #BestYearEver

Even after 20+ years of teaching, it seems that no two start of semesters is ever the same. Some classes gel immediately, some create polarized groupings, and some just look at me. Silently. Or, the classes start great, but then the momentum drops unexpectedly. The...

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Moodle Advice for Students?

Moodle Advice for Students?

Yes, this is a bit like us asking you to do our homework for us. Pine Palooza will be held on September 9th, and the Educational Media Technologies staff will be there to share some Moodle wisdom with NMC students. What Moodle advice should we share with students?...

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Tutoring and Math Centers Are Open!

Tutoring and Math Centers Are Open!

The Tutoring Center is offering:  1*1 assistance in any NMC course.  Sessions are scheduled twice weekly and are based upon student's schedules. Drop in math assistance: Mon-Fridays 10-2 for Pre Alg- Intermediate Algebra (starting Sept 2nd) Online Tutoring-available...

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Grade Book Open Labs

Grade Book Open Labs

The Educational Media Technology Department will hold several Grade Book Open Labs during the first two weeks of Fall Semester.  These open labs are being held to allow faculty members to drop in for as long as they would like and have the opportunity to ask...

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The Writing and Reading Center

The Writing and Reading Center

The Writing and Reading Center is a place for any student who is working on any reading or writing, at any time in the semester. Students can visit to talk through ideas for writing, make a plan, look over reading for a class, revise writing, and more. Please tell...

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