Managing Moodle Assignment Submissions
Managing student submissions on Moodle was messy until I learned how to create Google email rules and filter the Moodle submission notifications into the appropriate email folders. This organization allows me so quickly see how many assignments have been submitted...
How Do I Choose Which Technology Tool to Use?
Over the last few semesters, I have noticed a change in how instructors are asking questions about using technology. Five years ago, "I want to learn about Moodle" was a common start to a faculty consult. Today, most of my faculty consults begin with something like...
Dr. Staley’s Tools
During the Opening Conference in January, Dr. Staley mentioned several tools that she recommended instructors use. For those that would like to learn more, the list of tools is below. Tagxedo - http://www.tagxedo.com/ Easier to save and distribute than Wordle,...
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.