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Get Ready for Moodle 3.8!

Get Ready for Moodle 3.8!

We are living in a new world, so why not live virtually in a new Moodle?  While NMC may have been forced by the Internet security gods to upgrade to Moodle 3.8 a bit earlier than desired, we think the improvements and new features will be popular with faculty and...
Important Moodle Dates for Summer Courses

Important Moodle Dates for Summer Courses

Keep the following Moodle-related dates in mind as we approach the start of the summer term: Monday, May 4th — Students populated in Summer 2020 (2003) courses. You’ll be able to see student lists in Moodle on this day. Students will not be able to see courses unless...
Tales from the Covid-19 Shutdown

Tales from the Covid-19 Shutdown

Apr. 20, 2020 “Star Blazer Zero is ready for lift off!” “Mooooom, I’m hungry!” “She took my bug catcher! It’s MINE!” “Will you play ‘Come Here Go Away’ with us?” The sounds of the COVID-19 shutdown for some houses probably include Zoom meetings, awkward laughter,...
Transition from Traditional to  Synchronous Remote Learning

Transition from Traditional to Synchronous Remote Learning

I teach several online and traditional CIT Developer courses.  When the campus closed, I decided to run my two traditional classes (CIT218 and CIT228) “live” in Zoom at our regular class meeting times.  I also moved all my office hours to online hours in Zoom. In...