Accessibility: Peer Note Taker Accommodation

Accessibility: Peer Note Taker Accommodation

Just when I thought I had my blog topic all worked out I was asked to sit on a panel at Friday Forum. Together with Scott Herzberg and Dan Goodchild, we tackled the subject of: How to Handle Difficult Situations in the Classroom. We talked procedures, myths vs. facts,...
Managing Moodle Assignment Submissions

Managing Moodle Assignment Submissions

Managing student submissions on Moodle was messy until I learned how to create Google email rules and filter the Moodle submission notifications into the appropriate email folders. This organization allows me so quickly see how many assignments have been submitted...
How Do I Choose Which Technology Tool to Use?

How Do I Choose Which Technology Tool to Use?

Over the last few semesters, I have noticed a change in how instructors are asking questions about using technology.  Five years ago, “I want to learn about Moodle” was a common start to a faculty consult.  Today, most of my faculty consults begin with...
Dr. Staley’s Tools

Dr. Staley’s Tools

During the Opening Conference in January, Dr. Staley mentioned several tools that she recommended instructors use.  For those that would like to learn more, the list of tools is below. Tagxedo – http://www.tagxedo.com/ Easier to save and distribute than Wordle,...
Free Office 365

Free Office 365

While NMC provides both Google Apps and Microsoft Office as office productivity tools, Microsoft has provided NMC with access to FREE Office 365 software for personal use for PC’s, Mac’s, Tablets, and more. Both Students and Employees have access to the...