Over the next few weeks, I'm hosting open AI sessions designed for faculty to dive in, get support, and experiment. Forget the theory—this is hands-on time. I'll kick off with a few self-paced exercises to get you started, and then the rest of the time is yours to...
New CIT faculty member KeVeon White recently attended the TRENDS Conference in Muskegon, Michigan, alongside NMC colleagues Amy Burns Bailey, Ryan Deering, Scott Goethals, Stewart Jack, and Elizabeth Sonnabend. This conference is a vital forum uniting educators and...
What if there was a way to engage students AND make grading more worthwhile? Robert Talbert and David Clark propose a way to do just that in their how-to book on alternative grading. CIE is distributing the books in advance of Talbert’s presentation at our January...
Calling all adjunct instructors! You are invited to a Zoom meeting from 6-7 p.m. on Dec. 2 for adjuncts only. We will begin with a short presentation on professional development and other college opportunities available to adjunct instructors. We’ll keep the...
Are you looking for a powerful way to boost student engagement and foster a vibrant learning community in your Spring 2026 course(s)? We're thrilled to announce a limited-time opportunity to pilot the Yellowdig platform, completely free of cost, for an entire...
Welcome back to the Sherry Fest Accessibility Challenge! You’ve successfully navigated document structure and perfected your readable text—now it’s time to take your course content to the main stage and ensure every student gets a front-row seat! We've got 10 rock...
Creating assignments in Canvas is straightforward, but even within its simplified workflow, there are some “easy to miss” features that instructors may find useful. Today, we’re highlighting the “Grade Display” setting called “Complete/Incomplete.” When you select...
Dr. Julieanna Frost, NMC History faculty, recently undertook a fascinating archival research trip to the Israelite House of David in Benton Harbor, Michigan. This former communal religious colony, famous for its long-haired baseball teams and vibrant Eden Springs...
Have you ever looked at the Canvas Grades page from a student’s perspective? It’s quite different from what instructors see, which makes sense. Instructors need to assess and enter grades, while students need to view their feedback, scores, and course totals. When...