Free Weekly Writing Workshop
WHO: Melissa Sprenkle and Michael Anderson NMC Communications Faculty WHEN: Every Tuesday, 7pm-9pm, September 16, 2014 - December 16, 2014 WHERE: NMC Scholars Hall 204 For more information contact: Susan Odgers at sodgers@nmc.edu or 231-392-6843 Melissa Sprenkle at...
Ed Tech On-Site Hours
The Educational Media Technologies Department will be offering on-site "office" hours again this semester. Bring questions or requests to any of the following times and places beginning this week: Tuesdays from 11AM-1PM: Scholars Hall, 2nd Floor Lounge. Wednesdays...
Say Goodbye To the FN-Marking Manager
Last fall, we discovered that the FN-Marking Manager Block had issues that were slowing down course load times. At that time we suggested that you turn the block off and not use it. This block has known bugs, is causing errors, and there is currently no fix scheduled...
Google Docs: Learning to Love Again
Google Docs and I met at a gathering over at the EMT office several summers ago. Mark DeLonge introduced us and told us we were made for each other. And he was right—we hit it off right away. I was mostly struck by how easy the relationship was. We could meet any time...
Accessibility: Making Accommodations
Last week we introduced you to the student experience here at NMC. This week we'd like to talk about some of the accommodations mentioned in the video and how you can make easy adjustments to your course in Moodle to address these issues. Extended Time for Quizzes...
Those Magical and Mysterious Learning Moments
Maryellen Weimer posted another great entry in today's Teaching Professor Blog. She reminds us of one precious gem we occasionally experience as teachers - and she encourages us to seize the moments - Jeff. I've been reading some old issues of The Teaching Professor...
Automotive Video Series: Gen Ed Outcomes in 3D
Across NMC's many different classrooms and labs learning may appear differently, however General Education Outcomes are a common thread weaving our diverse community together. The following video showcases what happens when these shared outcomes go beyond theory into...
Creating Classroom Community #BestYearEver
Even after 20+ years of teaching, it seems that no two start of semesters is ever the same. Some classes gel immediately, some create polarized groupings, and some just look at me. Silently. Or, the classes start great, but then the momentum drops unexpectedly. The...
Moodle Advice for Students?
Yes, this is a bit like us asking you to do our homework for us. Pine Palooza will be held on September 9th, and the Educational Media Technologies staff will be there to share some Moodle wisdom with NMC students. What Moodle advice should we share with students?...
Tutoring and Math Centers Are Open!
The Tutoring Center is offering: 1*1 assistance in any NMC course. Sessions are scheduled twice weekly and are based upon student's schedules. Drop in math assistance: Mon-Fridays 10-2 for Pre Alg- Intermediate Algebra (starting Sept 2nd) Online Tutoring-available...