Moodle Completion and Checklists

Moodle Completion and Checklists

As a trial, last spring semester I tried something new to attempt to get students to read the weekly instructions on Moodle and to complete all work. This is when I noticed the checklist activity. Enable Completion Tracking Before getting started make sure the...
Films on Demand: Important Please Read

Films on Demand: Important Please Read

Films on Demand recently updated their server, and although they have a new look, the service still works the same. You should be aware that some of the video links may have changed because of this server update.  If you have links to Films on Demand videos in Moodle...
How to Favorably Impress Your Instructor

How to Favorably Impress Your Instructor

At the last CIE 20 Minute Mentor, we watched a video on what to do when students push our buttons. The discussion that followed was, as always, engaging. I shared one of my strategies to (at least potentially) head off students from “pushing my buttons”. I...

Quick Reads

Wondering how to start each class off right? This article, “Small Changes in Teaching: The First 5 Minutes of Class,”  from the Chronicle makes a compelling argument that the first five minutes of class really matter and gives some suggestions for what you...
What is the Professional Development Institute?

What is the Professional Development Institute?

If you’re an instructor here at NMC, you are probably pretty familiar with CIE, the Center for Instructional Excellence. You know that we organize the October Professional Development Day, host the Friday Forums and the 20 Minute Mentor Coffee Clubs, and work with EMT...