Author: Nick Noel
Nick Noel is an Instructional Designer and Media Producer with MSU Information Technology Services and The Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology. You can find him at @nicknoel721 on Twitter. 
The REAL (Rooms for Engaged and Active Learning) spaces at MSU are a pedagogical philosophy made manifest. If the traditional lecture style classroom is the ultimate expression of the professor-focused lecture, then the REAL spaces are that for student-focused collaboration.
The REAL spaces can be a challenging environment for both teachers and students. Read Full Article →
Check out the second episode of the student-led MSU Tech Break podcast called “Creating the Combat Veterans Course.”
In our second episode, we discuss the reasoning behind the design and creation of the new combat veterans course from the MSU School of Social Work. On the show we talk with Social Work instructors Tina Blaschke-Thompson and Glenn Stutzky, as well as instructional designers Keesa V. Read Full Article →
Check out the first episode of the student-led MSU Tech Break podcast called “Developing Your Accessibility Culture.”
In our first episode we discuss accessibility, why accessibility is important and some technologies that can help make your courses more accessible. The podcast is hosted by Shillo Wright and she interviews Phil Deaton and Brooke Knapp. Read Full Article →
It seems that every year those who work in education whip out their magic crystal balls and attempt to predict what trends will have the greatest impact in the classroom. All of us want to create meaningful experiences for the students and often that means trying to anticipate what their classroom expectations will be. Read Full Article →
