One thing I’ve been working on this year is how to maximize the benefits of collaboration and group discussion. The goal is that the classroom become a place where students create meaning and knowledge themselves, and thereby increase feelings of...
Those unfamiliar with NMC’s Writing and Reading Center, or the concept of writing centers, might conclude – with good reason – that the WRC is about writing and reading. And it is. My introductory spiel to classes always emphasizes that if it’s writing or...
Doing nothing is an option. Even when things are going bad, and something must be done, doing nothing is still an option. It may not be the best option, but it is still an option. I watched a student put together a circuit with a light emitting diode. The funny thing...
When I was a CIT instructor, I would think “Oh, no – not again!” Could I help this student? How??? I really wanted to satisfy each learner’s request for help, but I might not be able to find a tutor. Many of NMC’s second-year CIT students...
When preparing your online course material there are things you can do to help ensure it is accessible for all students (including those with visible and invisible disabilities). Addressing these can make all the difference and doesn’t take up much of your time...
