How can you access the Canvas SpeedGrader more efficiently? Are you wondering if the To Do list or the Grades section is the way to go? Well, good news! Canvas has introduced easier methods to access the SpeedGrader. Instructors can now find the SpeedGrader link for Assignments, Classic Quizzes and Graded Discussions right within the … Continued
As a reminder, the 39th VCCA Annual Conference is scheduled for September 27 through 29 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. Conference registration is now open and the hotel is accepting room reservations at the links below: Conference Registration Link Hotel Room Link To learn more about the VCCA, visit www.vccaedu.org and click on the various tabs to: … Continued
NOVA is seeking an interim LASS dean to serve the Alexandria Campus due to the recent retirement of Dean Jimmie McClellan. The interim dean must hold at least a master’s degree in a teaching field within the language, arts or social science disciplines from a regionally accredited institution. In addition, the interim dean must have … Continued
NOVA continues to celebrate National Nurses Month with CCMA Caitlin Huynh. Through G3 funding, Caitlin received her Certified Clinical Medical Assistant training quickly and affordably. Her experience in the classroom has contributed to her confidence and success in a competitive workforce. Why CCMA at NOVA? Before NOVA, I worked part-time as a community outreach specialist … Continued
President Kress will host her faculty/staff office hours on Monday, June 12 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. via Zoom. You may submit an anonymous question until Tuesday, June 6 at 12 p.m. She will use the most frequently asked questions to frame her initial comments. As always, you can also ask questions during the meeting … Continued
This week’s topic is summer reads. As we turn the corner into June this week, it seemed like a good time to check in on what books are on your summer reading list. Maybe your next book is a classic that you’re looking to read for the first or fourth time; a new beach-ready novel … Continued
As a federal contractor, NOVA is required to comply with certain nondiscrimination and affirmative action recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we are required to ask all our employees to update their information every five years. To meet this requirement, we invite employees to complete the Voluntary Self-Identification … Continued
A staff member has requested to participate in the leave-sharing program. If you would like to donate leave hours, please access the Leave Sharing Program Donor Form here. Please complete the form and submit it to benefits@nvcc.edu. Leave must be donated in 8 hour increments and only annual leave may be donated. If you need other assistance … Continued
Make the most of your summer break by attending Canvas and EdTech webinars! Expand your knowledge and discover innovative teaching strategies. Learn about new features, best practices, and effective integration of educational technology. Equip yourself with valuable insights to enhance your teaching experience and prepare for the upcoming school year. Don’t miss out on these … Continued
You tried a new pedagogical approach or curricular innovation and it seemed to work! If you had studied the impact of that teaching change on your students’ learning, you would have been engaging in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), which invites you to examine your classroom practices systematically, improve your teaching based on … Continued
