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Sherry Fest Module 4: Hitting the High Notes of Accessibility!
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...
Canvas Corner Volume 8 (Season 2): Creating Complete/Incomplete Assignments
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...
Unearthing History: NMC History Faculty Archival Research at the Israelite House of David
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...
Canvas Corner Volume 7 (Season 2): The Gradebook from a Student View
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...
Canvas Corner Volume 6 (Season 2): Messaging in Canvas: How the Inbox Works
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...
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...









