Welcome Kay Harris: Curriculum & Instructional Designer

Welcome Kay Harris: Curriculum & Instructional Designer

Kay Harris comes to NMC with a rich educational background. She recently completed the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership degree and Specialist in Education in General Education Administration in Higher Education from Central Michigan University. Her...
Three Laws of Physics…

Three Laws of Physics…

Each of us can easily apply the formula F = MA to student learning – think of an instructor, a student, and learning that happens. The electrical law E = IR (electromotive force = current times resistance) is just as easy to apply. However, both formulas assume...
Phubbing & Nomophobia: lol, but seriously tho

Phubbing & Nomophobia: lol, but seriously tho

I’ve had a few interesting interactions recently around behaviors stemming from our use (and overuse) of technology and the subsequent new terminology that has crept into our lexicon. We’ve had our go-round in recent years with words like ‘hashtag’, ‘photobomb’,...
I have nothing to contribute

I have nothing to contribute

“I have nothing to contribute.” This is a phrase that I have heard. Sometimes said out loud, other times mixed with comments in student groups like “What are we doing?” and “I didn’t read the lab.” I have found that everybody has something to contribute, and is good...
A Mile Wide….

A Mile Wide….

… and an inch deep. That is how our curriculum is categorized in the United States. That is certainly how I feel about our curriculum. In other countries, they choose to cover far fewer topics, but at greater depth. What makes more sense? Know a little about a...