Free Office 365
While NMC provides both Google Apps and Microsoft Office as office productivity tools, Microsoft has provided NMC with access to FREE Office 365 software for personal use for PC's, Mac's, Tablets, and more. Both Students and Employees have access to the FREE version...
Thinking in 3D about 3D printers
Sometime this weekend, my office space was invaded by owls--lots of them. On the keyboard, the bookshelf, the top of the cubical wall, and on piles of paperwork, but I was thrilled with the Monday morning leavings. Months ago I had started imagining owls, and...
The Impact of Accessibility on Students and Instructors
Welcome to spring semester 2015. Many of you have received a Notice of Accommodation email from me already. As of January 22, about 144 notices have been sent. Some requests are still trickling in, so watch your inbox. Rather than a long post from me this week I want...
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 -...
The NMC Librarians Are Ready to Assist Your Classes!
The librarians at NMC's Mark & Helen Osterlin Library can help your students develop their research skills. If you have an assignment that requires finding, evaluating, and incorporating information sources, librarians can visit your class or your class can visit...
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.
A Quick Guide to Contact the Technology Help Desk
A quick guide in ways to contact the Technology Help Desk. Starting a new semester is never easy, especially with remembering log in details etc. Let us help to make you’re semester easier. Technology Help Desk can help from a range of issues such as Password resets,...
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
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...