Tips for better screencasts

A screencast is a video and audio recording of your computer screen and all the actions that occur on the screen, like mouse movements, highlights, drawing on a whiteboard, or application switching. Screencasts can be used to record introductions for online classes,...

Grief Resources

I only met Sonja a few times, but her grace and kindness were self evident.  As we all work through the grieving process, it is my natural instinct to turn to the written word.  Below are some links to articles, websites and  books that Osterlin library has, that...
NMC Mindfulness Initiative

NMC Mindfulness Initiative

Tuesdays at 12:30 Health & Science 101 A 10 minute mindfulness practice can help: Improve focus and awareness Reduce anxiety, depression and stress Promote emotional balance Cultivate compassion Promote academic performance Prevent burnout Increase creativity Come...
Extended WRC Hours

Extended WRC Hours

Welcome back everyone! As you begin classes this week, please share with your students the news that the WRC will have extended hours this semester. In addition to our normal hours, we’ll be open later two nights and hold hours on Sunday in the library. Our full...

Focus on Critical Thinking: Help is Here!

NMC will focus on assessing the Critical Thinking Gen Ed outcome this fall. Mella McCormick and Gary Klotzbach have been making their ways to different academic areas to talk about using the CT rubric. If, however, you have individual questions about the rubric or...