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...
Thinking in 3D about 3D printers

Thinking in 3D about 3D printers

Sometime this weekend, my office space was invaded by owls–lots of them.  On the keyboard, the bookshelf, the top of the cubical wall,  and on piles of paperwork, but I was thrilled with the Monday morning leavings.   Months ago I had started imagining owls, and...
The Impact of Accessibility on Students and Instructors

The Impact of Accessibility on Students and Instructors

Welcome to spring semester 2015. Many of you have received a Notice of Accommodation email from me already. As of January 22, about 144 notices have been sent. Some requests are still trickling in, so watch your inbox. Rather than a long post from me this week I want...

Can Learning Grit Be Taught?

I think it can, and this short video created in Adobe Voice tells why. Sidenote:  Adobe Voice is a wonderfully simple to use presentation tool, allowing you to easily insert photos, text, music, and record your voice–IF you plan ahead and make sure the device...