Writing Challenge = Free Ice Cream

Writing Challenge = Free Ice Cream

Beginning the week of October 20th, we will begin our SECOND Annual 4x4x16 Writing Challenge!  Hooray!  How does it work? We are inviting instructors at NMC to create 4 new pieces of writing for 4 straight weeks.  Each piece of writing should be approximately 16...
How Do You Teach Bright Students to Ask for Help?

How Do You Teach Bright Students to Ask for Help?

“Most people are hung up on the idea of asking for help. From the time we’re born, we are told that the American ethic is self-reliance. Pull your own weight, row your own boat, pull yourself up by your bootstraps, and a host of other similar sayings pervade our...
Free Coffee.  Free Lunch.  Great Ideas.

Free Coffee. Free Lunch. Great Ideas.

You know you’ve got teaching ideas you’d like to try– we’ll provide the coffee and lunch as we learn about teaching with technology together.  The NMC teachingSOLUTIONS professional development program will be offered again this Spring and...

MTA: What It Is and Why It’s Coming

As students are shuffling into your offices with fall registration questions, you might be hearing, “what the heck is MTA?”  We’ve got you covered!  For those who aren’t aware, the MACRAO Agreement is being replaced by the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) this fall. ...
Gradebook Training – Coming Soon

Gradebook Training – Coming Soon

Coming soon to a classroom, computer, or appointment near you! If you want to set up your Moodle gradebook for an entire course or learn how to add extra credit or curve a test, there will be a variety of training options beginning in April. The Educational Media...