One of the most important parts of Canvas course design is being thoughtful about which course navigation links you enable for students. While Canvas provides many tools, not all of them need to be available to students. Each additional link creates another decision...
The torch is lit, the frost is on the ground, and the spirit of inclusion is burning bright! We are thrilled to announce the official start of the Sherry Fest Winter Games Accessibility Challenge! This semester, we aren't just checking boxes--we're carrying the flame...
Do you need to cross-list Canvas course sections for spring? Confused about the process for adding Gen Ed outcomes to your course? Have an old Moodle course you need imported into Canvas? Want to learn about secure online testing with Respondus? Wondering about best...
“Keep the human in the loop” is a simple maxim for using Gen AI. But in a workplace with multiple humans, agreeing on how to use the technology is anything but simple. NMC’s library staff reached this conclusion after months of discussion about Gen AI’s impact...
At the end of the semester, my post-grading relief is often accompanied by a sense of unease. I wonder, do my grades reflect how my students have progressed? Are my grades fair? Am I accurately assessing key outcomes? What can I change to feel more confident about my...
Your Academic & Career Advising Center team has been hard at work developing and revising a Faculty Advising Training Course in Canvas. Thank you to those of you who helped review and give feedback to help us improve it and meet your learning needs! We’re excited...
NMC offers free online professional development through Go2Knowledge, the college's training vendor. Here is a sampling of the courses and webinars offered for faculty: Academic Recovery Coaching: Practical Strategies To Re-Engage & Support Students...
Update your technical toolkit for 2026 by mastering these essential AI workflows. Register for The January Jolt to secure your place in class. Date Course Name Thursday, January 22, from 12 - 1 pm Google Slides and Google Vids This hands-on course introduces Google...
Starting in January, the Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor services will be available to instructors within Canvas. Respondus is a widely used test-security tool that is trusted by more than 2,000 educational institutions worldwide and it’s now available in every...