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Summer Schedule for Hybrid Certification Course

May 13, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

The Hybrid Certification Course is a foundational training intended to prepare faculty for teaching hybrid courses at NOVA. If you want to combine the best features of in-person and online learning to create the “best of both worlds” for students, we have good news for you! Two sessions of the Hybrid Certification Course will be … Continued

Exec. Office of the President Internship Apps Due May 15

May 13, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has announced that, for the first time in history, the Executive Office of the President (EOP) will launch a paid internship program. The mission of the OSTP is to maximize the benefits of science and technology to advance health, prosperity, security, environmental quality and justice … Continued

Canvas in 20: Gradebook Setup, May 18

May 13, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

Right from the start–Quick guide to setting up your Gradebook:  Come learn how to set up, use and manage your Gradebook. You’ll learn the relationship between the Assignment Index Page, get an overview of how Weighted Grades and Assignment Groupings can help and learn how to set Gradebook policies for late and missing assignments. You’ll … Continued

New Feature in Google Docs: Dropdown Menu

May 12, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

What’s the Status on that Project? Google added another new release that makes tracking statuses of project easy: the Dropdown. This easy to use feature can be accessed by entering SHIFT @ while working in a Google Doc. At the bottom of this robust menu, find dropdown and add Project status and Review statuses to … Continued

Health and Flexible Spending Open Enrollment to Run thru May 16

May 12, 2022 / HR News/Training

During Open Enrollment, May 2 through May 16, changes in health care coverage and flexible spending account (FSA) elections are permitted for the plan year that begins July 1, 2022 and ends June 30, 2023. Employees may submit Open Enrollment election requests beginning May 2 using EmployeeDirect or by using the Enrollment Form for Employees. … Continued

Summer Schedule for Hybrid Certification Course

May 12, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

The Hybrid Certification Course is a foundational training intended to prepare faculty for teaching hybrid courses at NOVA. If you want to combine the best features of in-person and online learning to create the “best of both worlds” for students, we have good news for you! Two sessions of the Hybrid Certification Course will be … Continued

Canvas in 20: Gradebook Setup, May 18

May 12, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

Right from the start–Quick guide to setting up your Gradebook:  Come learn how to set up, use and manage your Gradebook. You’ll learn the relationship between the Assignment Index Page, get an overview of how Weighted Grades and Assignment Groupings can help and learn how to set Gradebook policies for late and missing assignments. You’ll … Continued

Exec. Office of the President Internship Apps Due May 15

May 12, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has announced that, for the first time in history, the Executive Office of the President (EOP) will launch a paid internship program. The mission of the OSTP is to maximize the benefits of science and technology to advance health, prosperity, security, environmental quality and justice … Continued

QEP Summer Institute Applications Due May 15

May 12, 2022 / Events

The Summer Institute, part of NOVA’s QEP, is an in-person professional development learning opportunity open to all part-time/adjunct, dual-enrollment, and full-time ENGLISH 111 instructors at Northern Virginia Community College. This interactive three-day institute will lead English instructors through Transparent Assignment Design, Problem-Based Learning, and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. Participants will leave the Institute with several redesigned … Continued