Feb 9, 2015
During 2014, we were graciously allowed to record several instructors around campus using active learning techniques. We will present several short videos over the next few weeks of how these instructors use active learning in their subject areas. Deb Pharo –...
Feb 3, 2015
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...
Jan 9, 2015
Constance Staley’s presentation on teaching “grit” during spring Opening Conference shared a number of ways that instructors can impact students. Wanting to think more deeply about this as the new semester approaches, I looked up grit in Google’s online dictionary....
Dec 8, 2014
On behalf of our team, including UpNorth Media Center / LIAA, NMC’s Audio Technology Program, and NMC’s SOC 201 (Modern Social Problems) students, we formally invite you to view and share our educational video created this semester, Starving for Change. ...
Nov 17, 2014
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...
