The NMC Lightboard is here!

The NMC Lightboard is here!

The lightboard is an innovative teaching and learning tool that enables instructors to capture lectures in an exciting, engaging format. Essentially, instructors stand behind a lighted piece of glass mounted on a stand. Words appear to glow and float, resulting in an...
A Quick Read from Faculty Focus

A Quick Read from Faculty Focus

Check out the following article from Faculty Focus: Higher Ed Teaching Strategies from Magna Publications called, “UDL: A Systemic Approach to Supporting Diverse Learners.”
Write for Ice Cream

Write for Ice Cream

I scream.  You scream.  We all scream for WRITING… And some Ben & Jerry’s. Cherry Garcia, Chubby Hubby, New York Super Fudge Chunk, Blondie Ambition, Chunky Monkey, or Coffee Coffee BuzzBuzz. Our third annual, 4x4x16 Writing Challenge will begin the...
Types of Disabilities

Types of Disabilities

The following information was taken from 3PlayMedia’s 2015 Roadmap to Web Accessibility in Higher Education. Watch upcoming blogs for more information about the types of disabilities and what you can do to address possible access barriers to course content. The...
Accessibility: Embracing Universal Design

Accessibility: Embracing Universal Design

Accessible content doesn’t just benefit those with disabilities. For example, in the case of web video, captioned content benefits ESL students and those who prefer to learn by both reading and hearing new terminology. In a sound-sensitive environment like a library,...