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...
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...
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...