After a scorching summer of burnt-out lawns and days at the beach — or just dreaming of days at the beach — we turn our attention to the start of a new academic season. Alongside our fall reset, after the summer recharge, will be a new Moodle version and theme. Please...
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a significant technological advancement in recent years, and its impact is being felt across several industries, including higher education. As a community college, it's essential to understand the implications of...
The library’s finals studyfest returns! Encourage your students to join us on Thursday, April 27 from 4 p.m. to midnight for a night of camaraderie and commiseration and get the fuel and support they need to knock out your final assignments and exam prep. Librarians,...
In late February, the Educational Technology Organization of Michigan (ETOM) hosted a virtual workshop on Alternative Assessments using Univeral Design for Learning. We were excited to have Lillian Nave lead the workshop and present so many wonderful examples and...
Days before the holiday break, my news and listserv feeds blew up with headlines about a new service from OpenAI called ChatGPT. If you are unfamiliar with OpenAI this New York Time article gives you some background information about ChatGPT. For those without access...
Curiosities returns this semester with a star-studded cast of guest facilitators and a mix of in-person and virtual programs. As always, we'll explore each topic for four consecutive weeks, meeting weekly for a freewheeling discussion on a curated set of articles,...
Ben Post and I traveled to Grand Valley State University on November 4th for the ETOM (Educational Technology Organization of Michigan) Annual Fall Conference. Co-presenting a session called, "Faculty Support Strategies for Post-Covid Campuses", we facilitated a...
Did you know NMC has a Center for Teaching and Learning? If your answer is no, you are not out of the loop. Just before March 2020, Kristen Salathiel and I consulted with the CIE Committee and Ed Tech team to create a place for both our groups to exist under. We...
Podcasts + POD Network = POD Fest From one of my favorite resources for faculty and faculty development, the POD Network is hosting an event on December 1st for all individuals interested in learning about podcasting. It will be a free event using Zoom Events. ...