You’re Invited: EvaluationKIT Open Workshop/Training Sessions

You’re Invited: EvaluationKIT Open Workshop/Training Sessions

EvaluationKIT is the new course evaluation system being used at NMC and you’re invited to attend an open workshop/training session to learn how use your EvaluationKIT dashboard. Feel free to pop in at any point during one of the sessions below to learn how to access...
NMC Student Veterans: Hear First Hand

NMC Student Veterans: Hear First Hand

Colleagues, In attempt to better-understand the unique challenges that student veterans face in college, NMC’sStudent Veterans of America (SVA), in conjunction with NMC’s Military & Veteran Services, will be sponsoring a webinar on Thursday, February 25...
Creating a Bridge to Learning with Scaffolding

Creating a Bridge to Learning with Scaffolding

As experienced teachers, we intuitively know many approaches to helping our learners engage with content.  Occasionally, we discover scientific, research-based strategies that reflect what we intuitively know.  Now with brain-research and increased knowledge in how...
Auxiliary Aids and Services

Auxiliary Aids and Services

 Auxiliary Aids and Services – for the many years I served K-12 students as an educational sign language interpreter, that’s how I was designated on the paperwork. Each Individualized Education Program (IEP) specified what services the student would receive to...
Making Texts Meaningful

Making Texts Meaningful

The Power of Visualizing and Creating Sensory Mental Images Visualizing and creating sensory mental images describes one of the most powerful comprehension strategies.  According to Buehl (2007), “Comprehension involves breathing life experiences into the abstract...