I Want My Old Body (of Curriculum) Back

I Want My Old Body (of Curriculum) Back

Ever wish things could remain the same and the world would stop changing?  The effect of time on our bodies is something that gets a lot of publicity with numerous strategies to keep us looking as young as ever without grey hair, wrinkles, or weight shifts.  Yet, it...
Gradebook Training – Coming Soon

Gradebook Training – Coming Soon

Coming soon to a classroom, computer, or appointment near you! If you want to set up your Moodle gradebook for an entire course or learn how to add extra credit or curve a test, there will be a variety of training options beginning in April. The Educational Media...
Do You Use Videos In Your Course? Important Please Read

Do You Use Videos In Your Course? Important Please Read

As we explore accessibility in online learning at NMC, EMT would like your help in gathering information that will help us determine how much video usage is occurring in our online courses. Please take a few moments to participate in this Google survey. The...
Excelling At Online Instruction: Virtual Office Hours

Excelling At Online Instruction: Virtual Office Hours

After 44 years teaching in Higher Education, of which the past 14 have been in delivering quality online instruction I would consider myself an expert in what does and doesn’t work in the classroom. Since this article is focused on online instruction using current...
Moodle Tip:  Word Count in Forums

Moodle Tip: Word Count in Forums

Did you know that Moodle forums have a built in word count feature? To apply to your forums: Open Edit settings. Expand the Attachments and word count. Set Display word count to Yes. Scroll down and select Save and display. Once this setting is applied, students and...