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…

Digital Test Taking Tips

Digital Test Taking Tips

Taking a test in a digital learning platform (like Brightspace or similar) is quite a bit different than taking a test in a face-to-face environment. For decades students have been taking tests in online environments. Here is a collection of good practices and tips with specific references and examples for NIC students using Brightspace. If…