Can Learning Grit Be Taught?

I think it can, and this short video created in Adobe Voice tells why. Sidenote:  Adobe Voice is a wonderfully simple to use presentation tool, allowing you to easily insert photos, text, music, and record your voice--IF you plan ahead and make sure the device you are...

The NMC Scan

The NMC Scan is produced twice a year. The December Scan is our "futures issue" which generally takes a broad look at future issues related to higher education in addition to select topics that NMC is following. This tool can be used in a variety of ways: In class -...

Ugly Sweater Party Wrap Up

Ugly Sweater Party Wrap Up

What is this? This is called an infographic and it is a great way to communicate new ideas or summarize information. This infographic was created using Piktochart, an easy to use, free tool.

Writing and Reading Center’s Services

Writing and Reading Center’s Services

Hello everyone!Welcome back to a new semester. Just some quick reminders about the Writing and Reading Center's services and hours: We offer reading assistance, in addition to writing assistance. Students who have a hard time reading articles or textbooks can visit us...

Online Test Proctoring Available @ NMC

Online Test Proctoring Available @ NMC

Introducing Remote Proctoring with Proctor Now! The Student Success Center and Educational Media Technologies are excited to announce that we will be providing students and faculty with an option for off-site, remote test proctoring! As last week’s snow storms so...

Helping students see the relevance of grit

Helping students see the relevance of grit

Constance Staley’s presentation on teaching “grit” during spring Opening Conference shared a number of ways that instructors can impact students. Wanting to think more deeply about this as the new semester approaches, I looked up grit in Google’s online dictionary....

Copyright Videos: Important Please Read

Copyright Videos: Important Please Read

Notice: To all instructors currently using a copyright film(s) in a Moodle shell. We are sending you this information so that you are aware of the new changes to the policy regarding copyright films. In and effort to get every Moodle shell copyright video compliant,...

Syncing NMC Gmail to an IOS Device

Syncing NMC Gmail to an IOS Device

Checking your nmc email from your iPhone is quick and easy, just follow these steps: First, click the settings application. Click the Mail, Contacts, Calendars button. Click Add Account. Click Google. Enter your NMC login information, then click next. In the "Name"...