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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
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 you are...
The NMC Scan
The NMC Scan is produced twice a year. The December Scan is our "futures issue" which generally takes a broad look at future issues related to higher education in addition to select topics that NMC is following. This tool can be used in a variety of ways: In class -...