Technology Readiness Checklists – Are You Ready?
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Technology Readiness Checklists – Are You Ready?

Students taking classes at North Island College will be engaged in learning that may require use of digital technologies. Check out the webpages below to see how many of the items you can already check off (and others on the lists you will attend to in the next month) as you prepare yourself for successful…

Learning from Video: NIC’s Kaltura Platform for Instructors and Students
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Learning from Video: NIC’s Kaltura Platform for Instructors and Students

Video can be a very effective learning tool. Many research studies have shown its value in enhancing student learning in a variety of disciplines and delivery formats. Video created or curated by instructors can often allow students a more thorough understanding of content and concepts and engage them in more meaningful ways while learning. Students…

Buying a Laptop? Avoid Chromebook and Surface Go
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Buying a Laptop? Avoid Chromebook and Surface Go

The choice is yours if you are purchasing a new computer to use for your NIC studies. We’ve outlined a detailed list of helpful tips when assessing your computer hardware on the Hardware Checklist page. And we’ve outlined the apps, software and programs you should have on your computer found on the Software Checklist page….

How Current Are Your Digital Literacies?
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How Current Are Your Digital Literacies?

To be successful in learning digitally, it is important for all students to have good digital literacies (ability to understand information and perform tasks in digital environments to someone living, learning and working in a digital society) and technology competencies. NIC has compiled a list of the essential literacies and competencies for you to consider…