Contributing to The SCOOP: We Need You!

Contributing to The SCOOP: We Need You!

Have you ever dreamed of being a famous author? Well here is your chance. We want to feature blog posts from all of you in The SCOOP. We would love to share your posts in future editions.  There is no size requirement for your post. This can be about anything that you...
Advising Changes Have you Puzzled?

Advising Changes Have you Puzzled?

The following are advising updates in preparation for Fall 2014 Registration. Advising Center Liaisons have been meeting with each academic department to provide more detailed updates and training. Should you have questions or need further training in your department,...
Embedding Library Services in Moodle

Embedding Library Services in Moodle

If your online students will be working on research projects, consider adding contact information for the Osterlin Library: Your students can reach an NMC librarian by phone, email, or text whenever the library is open, and they can consult with a professional...
High Cost of Textbooks

High Cost of Textbooks

Anyone who teaches community college students is aware of the precarious financial situation many of them are in.  And although we applaud those who have the courage to improve their lives by going to college, we know that a lifetime of student loan debt will limit...
Getting Students Motivated

Getting Students Motivated

I have had problems getting students motivated to get involved with lectures and their grades showed signs of needing improvement. I assigned my students  a take-home quiz where they fill in the correct wording to make a statement correct.If they passed the quiz, they...