Creating Meaningful Links
Last time we talked about proper heading structure in your syllabus, this time let's talk about how to handle links. Links are a major method for navigating for everyone, but especially screen reader users. Screen readers can pull up a list of links on a page to allow...
Think Universal Design to Prevent Exclusion
It’s the time of year for me to meet with new and continuing students about their disability related accommodations. As of 1/14/16, I have emailed 121 Accommodation Notices. That number is sure to rise as the semester ramps up. Speaking with students who have various...
NMC Records & Retention, Moodle Gradebooks, Course Backups & More
It’s an NMC policy to retain 5 years of gradebook records. Many instructors print off and save their own gradebook records, and we’re going to assist in these efforts by saving the gradebook of any course that currently exists in Moodle. We’re going to export these...
FLCs@NMC:Kicking Off a New Initiative
FLCs@NMC--This semester CIE and EMT are kicking off a new initiative: faculty learning communities. FLCs are a chance for colleagues to come together to investigate a topic or question. So far, eight FLCs have been proposed and are open to new members. A brief...
Moodle Outcomes and Flying Squirrels
Where's Cousin Eddie? He normally eats these things. This was one of many Christmas Vacation quotes that were being thrown around yesterday at my house. We had a visit from a flying squirrel who made his way into our furnace. After attempting to catch the little...
Writing and Reading Center
Happy New Year everyone! The Writing and Reading Center is ready for a busy and exciting semester. Below is some information about the resources we have to support students. Spring Hours and Contact Information: The WRC opens with a full staff January 18th, though I'm...
Now on Teaching@NMC: Accessibility
Check it out! We are excited to share with you a new resource on the Teaching@NMC site! Look for the new Accessibility link in the side menu on the right. This will take you to a new resource that will help you prepare your online content. Learn the how, what, and why...
Start with Headings
By now you may be asking yourself, "Where do I start?" How about starting with your syllabus, do you have the proper structure in place with headings? Using properly structured headings helps organize your content, making it easier for everyone to read. Headings are a...
Reader/Scribe Accommodation
Every semester I approve a handful of students to receive the accommodation of a reader (someone who reads the material exactly as written) and/or scribe (someone who fills in an answer sheet exactly as dictated by the student) for tests and quizzes. A student might...
Communicating Information Through Multiple Means
Communicating information through multiple modalities (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic) enables students to access information. Learners differ in the ways that they perceive and comprehend information that is presented to them. For example, those with sensory...