Humor Goes Awry in the Classroom
If “humor goes awry in the classroom” were a headline, we could all immediately imagine multiple scenarios based our own experiences or stories we’ve heard. Perhaps a student takes a teacher’s joke literally (e.g., a teacher saying “I want you to laminate these paper...
NMC Library Databases: The World at your Fingertips
Did you know you can access millions of books, magazines, news and scholarly articles from around the globe via the NMC library databases? Our databases aren’t just here for students, but are here for all the faculty and staff too! Database resources can add a...
November Friday Forum – Share with your peers!
How are faculty using technology to support learning? The CIE November Friday Forum, co-sponsored by Educational Media Technologies, would like to extend an invitation to you to share your technology integration in your courses with your peers at our first Faculty...
You are Invited! 4×4 Writing Challenge
My friend, Todd Conaway, started the idea of a writing challenge several years ago at Yavapai College in Arizona. Todd has recently moved to Bethel, Washington and taken the idea with him to the Northwest. His idea is brilliant, yet simple as so many brilliant ideas...
Online Tutoring Now Available
I am happy to announce the availability of online tutoring for all of Northwestern Michigan College’s students via NetTutor. Online math tutoring is available 24 hours a day, every day of the week. All other subjects will follow the NetTutor subject hours for the...
Three tips to help you get smart about Smart Boards, Smart Notebooks, and Smart Projectors
Even for those of us who enjoy learning new technologies, there are times we resist adding a new tool to our repertoire. Such was my stance towards Interactive White Boards. It’s not that I didn’t understand the potential in using them, but…
Accessibility Reminder
Fall is in the air and we are well into fall semester 2016. As of October 6th I have sent NMC faculty 318 Letters of Accommodation on behalf of students. Those emails are your official notification of the ADA required academic adjustments for the student mentioned. If...
NMC Mindfulness
Thank you for everyone who has taken the time to check out the Tuesday mindfulness sessions. I have had a few great questions: Can I come one Tuesday and not the next? Of course! You can even come in late or leave early - it is all about you! Do I need to bring...
4x4x16 Writing Challenge: Year 4
Rocky, Rambo, Indiana Jones, and Jaws all had four sequels. The 4x4x16: Year 4 will be coming to a blog near you soon, and it will definitely be better than Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. As in years past, those that would like to participate in...
Accessibility: Going Mobile
Did you know that accessibility simply means removing barriers for all learners accessing online content? Because of the rise in the number of students accessing and completing coursework from their cell phones, tablets, and other tech, we need to be more aware of how...