Now on Teaching@NMC: Accessibility

Now on Teaching@NMC: Accessibility

Check it out! We are excited to share with you a new resource on the Teaching@NMC site! Look for the new Accessibility link in the side menu on the right. This will take you to a new resource that will help you prepare your online content. Learn the how, what, and why...

Start with Headings

By now you may be asking yourself, “Where do I start?” How about starting with your syllabus, do you have the proper structure in place with headings? Using properly structured headings helps organize your content, making it easier for everyone to read....
Reader/Scribe Accommodation

Reader/Scribe Accommodation

Every semester I approve a handful of students to receive the accommodation of a reader (someone who reads the material exactly as written) and/or scribe (someone who fills in an answer sheet exactly as dictated by the student) for tests and quizzes. A student might...
Communicating Information Through Multiple Means

Communicating Information Through Multiple Means

Communicating information through multiple modalities (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic) enables students to access information.  Learners differ in the ways that they perceive and comprehend information that is presented to them. For example, those with sensory...
Do you backchannel?

Do you backchannel?

Do you backchannel? When I attend professional conferences, I often participate in the conference backchannel using Twitter to tweet from the keynote presentation and the concurrent sessions that I attend. I will also follow the backchannel while I’m not in sessions...