NMC News

The NMC recently launched a social media experiment as part of its role in the HP Catalyst Initiative, a community of nearly 100 schools, universities, and NGOs around the globe. The experiment, which we call "Pay It Forward Friday," was aimed at understanding more about the ways information disseminates across social networks to grow communities.

The NMC announced the recipients of the 2011 NMC Center of Excellence Award at this year's Summer Conference in Madison, Wisconsin. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the NMC and recognizes demonstrated excellence and outstanding achievement in the application of technology to learning or creative expression.

“The NMC Center of Excellence Awards celebrate the innovation and creativity that is part of the fabric of every member institution,” said NMC CEO Larry Johnson. “The NMC organizations recognized this year represent the best of our field, and each has had a tremendous history of accomplishment.”

Have you ever read an NMC Horizon Report and thought, "I want to start implementing these technologies and learning approaches at my school...but where to begin?" We've got some fantastic breaking news for you!

NMC corporate partner, lynda.com, is now offering amazing discounts to NMC member universities through the lyndaCampus solution. This opportunity is exactly the reason why the NMC partners with fantastic organizations like lynda.com — to bring you more valuable experiences at a greater convenience to you.

NMC members who purchase the lyndaCampus solution by June 23, 2011 will receive 10% off standard pricing! (See table below for more pricing info.)
 

The NMC has received a $100,000 one-year grant to provide social networking support to the HP's Catalyst Project. Under the umbrella of the HP’s Office of Global Social Innovation (OGSI), the HP Catalyst Initiative has built a network of 5 consortia and 30 schools and universities across the globe that are providing schools and educational organizations with the tools and opportunities to forge more engaging learning experiences. The work of the HP Catalyst Initiative includes a strong, active community comprised of HP grantees, thought leaders, key government officials, and noted education practitioners.

Registration for the 2011 NMC Summer Conference, hosted by the University of Wisconsin - Madison from June 14-18, opened last week and already the interest and activity is building at a frenzied pace. What is annually the NMC Community's biggest event is shaping up to be one of the most interesting, most relevant, and most anticipated weeks of the year.

Visit the Registration Page for information and links to all the details about the sessions, speakers, and themes for this year's NMC Summer Conference.

The NMC Voice: Episode Three is live on our YouTube Channel.

In this episode: the 2011 NMC Summer Conference, PENN State University's StudioLab, MIDEA iPad Seminar in San Antonio, and your last chance to register for the NMC Photo Safari at Jackson Hole.

To find out more about the NMC Voice, email us at
communications@nmc.org

The NMC Voice: Episode Two is live on our YouTube Channel.

In this episode: the 2011 NMC Summer Conference, the HP Catalyst Initiative at Northwestern University, and the first Connect@NMC Live with Lynda seminar featuring Michael Wesch of Kansas State University.

To find out more about the NMC Voice, email us at
communications@nmc.org