Veterans on Campus Online Training Available
Back in December, the Consortium of Military Veteran Educators (CMVE) kicked off its Kognito Challenge Grants, allowing colleges and universities to earn $500 in support of their military-connected students by boosting campus participation with Kognito’s Veterans on...
NMC Fall Conference Call for Proposals
Even though it still feels like July, this year's Fall Conference is right around the corner. We are looking for people with ideas to share or topics to discuss who would be willing to facilitate sessions. You could do a formal presentation or a workshop or even just...
Welcome Ben Post!
Please welcome to NMC, Ben Post, the new Senior Instructional Technology Specialist, a position formally held by Ryan Bernstein, who became the Curriculum and Instructional Designer in May. Ben comes to NMC from Glen Lake Schools where he taught high school English...
Developing an Online Class? Forms Due Nov. 1st
A new timeline has been put into place for the development of new online courses. If you plan to create a new online course to be delivered in the Fall of 2019, please plan to have the Online Course Development Request Form submitted by November 1st. The goal of this...
You Spoke; We Listened!
August 20 was all about getting everyone up-to-date on the EL AQIP Project and to hear from you about your needs and wishes and your professional goals with regard to experiential learning. We heard about the burdens and resources needed to expand quality experiential...
New Moodle Mobile App NOW AVAILABLE!
We recently tested the new Moodle Mobile app and we're happy to give it our stamp of approval. Once upon a time at NMC there was a Moodle app, but it left a lot to be desired so we stopped supporting it. The new app, which is available for iOS and Android devices,...
What’s New in Moodle 3.5?
We recently upgraded to Moodle 3.5 and there are a few new features you may find useful. Please take a look at the new features below and reach out to Educational Media Technologies if you have any questions or want to learn more. Audio and Video Recording Options in...
Welcome back!
About a week ago, a former student texted me and said, "I can't wait for classes to start!" It was the best text ever because her enthusiasm ignited my enthusiasm. It got me ready to get back into the classroom (and the air conditioning!) and try out some new ideas....
You’re Invited: 2018-2019 Learning Communities
A Learning Community (LC) is a group of faculty, staff, and other interested individuals who get together to investigate a question or pursue a topic of interest. They provide an opportunity for professional learning as well as a sense of community. NMC is among many...
Important Upcoming Moodle Dates
Below you'll find important Moodle dates to remember: Monday, August 20th -- Students populated in most Fall 2018 (1901) courses. If your course starts on the 25th, you'll be able to see student lists in Moodle on this day. If your course starts later, look for...