Moodle Love
When I find myself defending Moodle these days, I am still a little surprised by the fondness I feel for our course management system. You see, for years I had been a hater, a vociferous wailer of Moodle woes. I had a fit last spring when I discovered that turning off...
5 Ways that 21st and 20th Century Learning Will Differ
Below is an excerpt from a post on Inside Higher Ed recommended by Jeff Straw and Tim Nelson. How will teaching and learning in the early 21st century differ from its 20th century predecessor? Some shifts are already well underway. These include the growing embrace of...
Contributing to The SCOOP: We Need You!
Have you ever dreamed of being a famous author? Well here is your chance. We want to feature blog posts from all of you in The SCOOP. We would love to share your posts in future editions. There is no size requirement for your post. This can be about anything that you...
Advising Changes Have you Puzzled?
The following are advising updates in preparation for Fall 2014 Registration. Advising Center Liaisons have been meeting with each academic department to provide more detailed updates and training. Should you have questions or need further training in your department,...
Embedding Library Services in Moodle
If your online students will be working on research projects, consider adding contact information for the Osterlin Library: Your students can reach an NMC librarian by phone, email, or text whenever the library is open, and they can consult with a professional...
High Cost of Textbooks
Anyone who teaches community college students is aware of the precarious financial situation many of them are in. And although we applaud those who have the courage to improve their lives by going to college, we know that a lifetime of student loan debt will limit...
Getting Students Motivated
I have had problems getting students motivated to get involved with lectures and their grades showed signs of needing improvement. I assigned my students a take-home quiz where they fill in the correct wording to make a statement correct.If they passed the quiz, they...
What’s with all the Ms? MACRAO, MTA, and MAP
You have heard rumors about the new Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). You may have been wondering when you were ever going to hear the details. Wait no more! Friday March 7, at the Friday Forum, the Advising Office Staff will be presenting an interactive session on...
The End is Near: Video Distribution and VHS Technology
Effective June 30, 2014, Video Distribution and VHS technology will no longer be available. So What if I need to show a film in class? You can give us a call, stop in, or email mediarequests@nmc.edu and let us know which film you need and if you will be picking up the...
Going One Step Further for Our Students
NMC instructors are always going the extra mile for our students. Here is another opportunity to help our students think beyond NMC. In March, the Advising Center is hosting hosts two great community events: The Career and Employment Fair on March 6th, and the College...