The Ripple Effect of Teaching with Service Learning

The Ripple Effect of Teaching with Service Learning

Last week, I was privileged to attend the final presentation of Kristy McDonald’s students about their BIG Little Hero Race they sponsored to raise funds for Big Brothers and Big Sisters.   Listening to the students describe their own growth during the semester...
Moodle Versioning & NMC: What you should know

Moodle Versioning & NMC: What you should know

As you may be aware, Moodle courses moving forward will be displayed through a new, responsive theme that has a contemporary look and feel. In the EMT department we’ve affectionately referred to the theme as The Green Machine, The Green Goddess and The Jolly Green...
What Will Students Remember from Your Class?

What Will Students Remember from Your Class?

“Father Guido Sarducci – the character played by comedian Don Novello on Saturday Night Live in the 1970s – got some of his biggest laughs with a plan for a Five Minute University. Five years after they leave college, Sarducci noted, most graduates...
NEW Licenses for Camtasia and Snagit Now Available!

NEW Licenses for Camtasia and Snagit Now Available!

Camtasia and Snagit are powerful educational technologies that can have many practical applications for instructors. Both technologies fall into the category of screen recording/screen capture tools, and (depending on what you want to accomplish) you’ll use either one...
Five Tips for Using Spring Fever as a Springboard for Learning

Five Tips for Using Spring Fever as a Springboard for Learning

The glorious sun has finally chased winter away just in time for the push towards finals week. After six months of cold and grey, it is a challenge to keep focused on anything indoors—especially for those students who already struggle with school. Fortunately,...