The best way to think of Canvas’s Inbox feature is that it’s Canvas’s version of email. From the Inbox section, you can see messages sent to you by students, message whole courses or individual students, and reply to student inquiries. Because it is tied to your...
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Relive October Conference with presentations and pics
Swag, donuts, corn hole, and too many sessions to choose from -- another October Conference is in the rearview mirror. If you didn’t catch a Swoop or snag an extra donut, you’ll have to wait until next October. If you missed a session, however, we can help you...
Now Batting: Sherry Fest Module 3 — Creating Readable Text
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...
Writing Center Staff Attend IWCA Conference in Cincinnati
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...
Questions about the new Faculty Advising Program? Read this!
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...
Practical Approaches to Controversial Discussions: John Zachman Shares Insights at Nov. 7 Friday Forum
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...
How to Attend October Conference: Insider Edition
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...
Sherry Fest Module 2: Navigating the Accessibility Maze
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 Corner Volume 5 (Season 2): Understanding the “Assign To…” Feature
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...









