December 5 Friday Forum Focuses on Student Success

December 5 Friday Forum Focuses on Student Success

December’s Friday Forum will take place on Friday, Dec. 5 from noon-1:30pm in Founders Hall 110 and addresses the question: What about the other life factors that are keeping students from succeeding? Lunch is provided, good conversation is guaranteed. Please RSVP by...

The Joy of Teaching at NMC

The Joy of Teaching at NMC “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” — Albert Einstein Let me just say, as a newbie, I have no candle to hold…and no lesson to teach my wonderful colleagues. I can,...
Moodle Tip: Date Report is Now Back!

Moodle Tip: Date Report is Now Back!

We are happy to announce that the Moodle Date Report  is now back and operational.  As you prepare for your spring semester courses you can once again change the dates for your assignments, quizzes, and all other Moodle Activities by using the Date Report. You are...

Giving the Game Away to Students Via Learning Outcomes

What happens when you change the rules of the game for students, and let them know the outcome before it begins? The following video shares students talking about their experience when they rose to the challenge presented in week one of their course.   (Video...
Bird by Bird

Bird by Bird

My students are starting to feel overwhelmed right now. They have math tests and English papers and lots of hours at work–two even told me today that they just picked up second jobs. It’s easy for them to give up in the face of so much to do. So it is always at...