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Space Is Limited for “Applying PLOMS to Course Revision or Redesign.” Apply Now!

September 5, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

What is PLOMS you ask?  PLOMS is a course design model that addresses Presentation, Language, Options, Measurement and Support/Scaffolding while also focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. The July workshop was very well received and there will be one last two-week asynchronous session from Sept. 10 through Sept. 24. Space is limited, so register soon! Complete the Google Form to … Continued

Get Certified to Teach Hybrid! Next Session Begins Today

September 5, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

If you are a new or returning faculty member, you can explore a new course modality and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to teach hybrid courses at NOVA! Three sessions of our Hybrid Certification Course will be available this fall and early spring. The course is asynchronous in Canvas, so you can learn … Continued

Using Canvas Tools to Effectively Communicate with Students

September 5, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Join us to learn how to use Canvas tools to effectively communicate with your students. Set up your profile and notifications to stay connected with them and send out important messages to the entire class with the Announcements tool. Use your Canvas Inbox to send and receive private messages and utilize Q&A Discussions to create … Continued

Dr. Christine Schull to Discuss Collaborative Authoring Circles in Sept. 22 Webinar

September 5, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

As part of our on-going support for NOVA faculty who are teaching hybrid and online courses, NOVA Online is offering a series of college-wide webinars featuring amazing faculty colleagues to promote best practices in hybrid and online teaching each semester. These webinars intend to build a community of learning and collaboration, foster a growth mindset, … Continued

Period to Request One Day of Telework Open Thru Sept. 13

September 5, 2023 / HR News/Training

NOVA has opened the portal to submit the electronic Standard Telework Agreement (Form 105-109) to request one day of telework for full-time, non-probationary classified staff and administrative/professional faculty. The portal to access the electronic form will be open through September 13. Please note: The telework process does not apply to teaching faculty.  Employees who already have … Continued

September is Self-Care Awareness Month!

September 5, 2023 / Get Well

Did you know that September is Self-Care Awareness Month. Don’t forget about that very special person in your life — you! Our friends at the Monday Campaigns remind us that “during the course of a busy day, week or month, it’s easy to forget about that very special person in your life—you!” There’s only one … Continued