Welcome back to the Sherry Fest Accessibility Challenge! Even though our Detroit Tigers are done for the season, the spirit of the game—and the challenge—is still strong. We're well into the "pennant race" of accessibility, and every completed module is a win for our...
NMC Writing Center Director Sarah Wangler and staff members Ann Hosler, Lexi Minzey, and Alexandria Devol recently attended the International Writing Center Association (IWCA) Annual Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. While there, the team engaged with presenters and...
Thank you to the 25 or so faculty who joined us for the Faculty Advising Input Session at the October Friday Forum. This session was designed to gather focus group feedback for the development of the program's training system and to discuss needs and...
Talking to others with different ideologies is harder than ever in these polarized times. If it’s difficult for us, how do we even begin to help students engage thoughtfully with ideas and people they disagree with? And how do we respond to spontaneous discussions of...
October Conference happens tomorrow! Choose your sessions in the linked program and set your alarm clocks now! Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of the day. Swag flies early! Stuffed Swoops and other NMC merch will soar off the stage and into the happy...
Welcome back to the Sherry Fest Accessibility Challenge! We hope you successfully found your way through Module 1: Introduction to Accessibility & ADA Compliance. We had an excellent initial turnout with 27 faculty and staff signing up, but like any good corn...
Canvas activities offer a wide range of features that help students and instructors manage their responsibilities, but one of the most useful is the “Assign To” function. This tool allows instructors to adjust access and due dates for different sections, groups, or...
Audio Tech faculty members Jack Connors and Ryan Younce recently participated in a studio masterclass with six-time Grammy Award winning record producer, engineer and mixer, Vance Powell. The masterclass took place at Sweetwater Studios in Fort Wayne, Indiana....
Ed Tech will be hosting a 1-hour Canvas Instructor Training on Thursday, October 9, with a second session on Friday, October 17 for those unable to attend the first. The purpose of this training will be to address best practices for course building and settings,...