In mid-November, the "Finnish Five"—comprised of Carolyn Andrews (Construction Technology Program Coordinator), Dr. Terri Gustafson (Director of Academic Affairs), Dr. Nick Roster (Biology instructor/Assessment Coordinator), Mark DeLonge (Assistant Director of...
The Sherry Fest Accessibility Challenge has officially wrapped up, and we are absolutely thrilled with the participation and commitment shown by our faculty and staff! Thank you to everyone who stepped up to the plate and took on this important mission. A special,...
Dr. Mark Howell, a valued member of the NMC Communications faculty, recently engaged in a significant professional development opportunity by presenting at the Ninth Annual Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History in Watkins Glen, NY....
Nancy Gray, NMC Communications Faculty and Neurodiversity Support Center Coordinator, recently returned from the College Autism Summit in Pittsburgh, an event that provided insights into supporting neurodivergent students in higher education. This professional...
Well, Northwestern Michigan College’s first semester as a Canvas school is nearly in the books. After countless hours of updating links, checking quiz imports, and figuring out “how the heck do I adjust the gradebook?”, the Ed Tech team hopes you’re feeling more...
The Canvas Grades page serves very different purposes for instructors and students (of course). Instructors need the ability to create assignments, organize and weight categories, and assess work with meaningful feedback. Students, on the other hand, need a...
Sherry Fest has been incredible, and now it’s time for the ultimate closing ceremony! Just like the dazzling fireworks marking the festival's conclusion, Accessibility Checkers are your final, explosive step toward making sure your course materials leave a...
We're pleased to invite you to a special event for the Dec. 5 Friday Forum to re-energize before the final push of the semester! Once again, our fine arts faculty are hosting us for a hands-on workshop, this time to create bright, personalized holiday cards. We'll...
How does alternative grading work in a STEM class? In a writing class? How does AI work anywhere when students use AI? Answers to these and many other questions are discussed in the engaging and wide-ranging blog Grading for Growth. If that title sounds familiar, it’s...