We Were Robbed!

ELearning participated in the door decorating contest for the first time this year for Fall Fest. We got 2nd place- not bad for a first time. Look out, because next year we’re going to rock it!

Tomorrow is the actual Fall Fest. Many of our departments will be selling goodies, such as caramel apples and mugshots. There will also be bull riding, a jump house, and other fun stuff!

Come enjoy the festivities, because we sure will. Also, don’t forget to dress up for Halloween! #Winning #Halloween #Fun

MCC FSA Luncheon

The entire college came together last week for the annual Faculty/Staff Association Luncheon. MCC eLearning contributed chips and dip, a veggie tray, and a green bean casserole.

We reviewed policies and procedures, went over current campus events, and awarded two eLearning awards for outstanding faculty.

Here’s to a great semester!

Summer Testing

Students testing in the Holladay Center for eLearning are remembering to use Google Chrome Web Browser for Canvas LMS. #winning

Do you need to download the free browser? It’s available at: https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/

We’re Famous!

Jordan Dayton, a trainer for CANVAS, lead representatives from many of the community colleges on how to use Instructure Canvas to conduct online classes.

MCC eLearning’s Regional Canvas Workshop was a major success! The Meridian Star even stopped by to get the scoop on all the exciting changes coming with Canvas LMS.

Check out our feature in Friday’s edition of The Meridian Star: http://meridianstar.com/local/x237737421/MCC-hosts-e-learning-system-seminar

And check back next week for even more photos and all in info on Canvas training.

Canvas Timeline

Are you ready for to the switch to Canvas? Want more info on when everything is happening? We’ve created a short-cut guide so you’ll always be in the know when it comes to eLearning and Canvas at Meridian Community College.

We want you to stay in the know. Don’t get left behind. We’re here to help and can’t wait for Canvas.

Our goals for you:

Be Familiar With Canvas

Be Confident With Canvas

Be Inspired With Canvas

Be Empowered By Canvas

Still have questions? Shoot us an email and we’ll be happy to help: elearning@meridiancc.edu

Let’s get back to the simple things in life…

Thanks to Canvas, eLearning is about to get much easier. With no-nonsense open source software, self-updates, and integrating with Facebook and LinkedIn, Canvas is the better (and more simple) alternative learning management system.

Say goodbye to those endless error messages and lack of support. So long antiquated interfaces and lack of design freedom. Peace out to problematic updates.

Goodbye, Blackboard. Hello, Canvas.

eLearning Rings In President’s Day with the Election of Canvas for 2013

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Did you know that President’s Day dates back to 1800?  That is the year after the death of President George Washington.

The country, founded on the ideals of democracy and innovative ideas, is much like Canvas.

It’s all about freedom to do better, and the push to continually improve.

Hip-hip America! Hip-hip innovation! Hip-hip Canvas LMS!

Be in the know: meridiancc.edu/elearning

Fun facts about President’s Day (thanks to the folks over at KidsPlayandCreate.com)

• George Washington became the first American citizen with a federal holiday.

• The Congressional bill combined George Washington’s birthday, February 22nd, with Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, February 12th.

• Even though not official, most states now call the holiday President’s Day.

• Presidents born in February are George Washington 2/22, Abraham Lincoln 2/12, Ronald Reagan 2/6, and William Henry Harrison 2/9.

eBooks

As technology continues to grow and college academic enrollment is at an all-time high, the world of ebooks is rapidly on the rise. My name is Brandon Walker and I am the Resource Specialist here at Meridian Community College. As the Resource Specialist, I provide assistance to students who are enrolled in an ebook course. My primary goal as the Resource Specialist is to ensure that all students have downloaded their ebook to their smartphone, tablet, and laptop or desktop. If a student has an issue with their ebook, I troubleshoot the issue in a timely manner to ensure that the student has their required material for their course.

These days, over half of the students that enroll in college are pursuing an online degree. By doing this, they have the ability to work and have family time all while making an academic commitment. In the near future, ebooks will be a prominent asset in the college academic world. Overall, ebooks are fun, portable, and useful to anyone looking to earn a degree online.

More Hours = More Access

The Holladay Center, effective February 4th, 2013, will be open at 7 AM Monday through Thursday, and stay open until 4 PM on Fridays to better accomodate your testing needs!

Come see us bright and early starting next week – and don’t forget to schedule your appointment via our online appointment scheduler at: http://www.meridiancc.edu/elearning/proctored_exam.htm and click on “Proctored Exams”

As always, we’re here to help!

Got questions? Give us a call at 601.484.8669, or email us at elearning@meridiancc.edu

Shhhhh…. It’s a secret

Have you heard? e-Learning has a big secret to unveal. Don’t miss out on the big news! Stay tuned and we’ll share our excited upcoming changes with you.

In the meantime, check this out for a clue:
http://www.instructure.com/about-us/

Want the juicy gossip? Don’t worry – we won’t wait long to share.