Tech Notes & Training

Making the Most of Your Canvas Content: A Guide to Reusing Content, Nov. 19

November 18, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Canvas and Educational Technology Support Services will offer “Reusing Canvas Content. Join us on Tuesday, November 19, at 11 a.m. to learn to differentiate between “Send to,” “Copy to” and “Import.” You will also learn to understand the appropriate use cases for each option when reusing content. Streamline your workflow and improve your course development … Continued

Available Now: The Instructional Software Request Form

November 15, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

The Customer Engagement Unit is pleased to announce that the Instructional Software Request Form is now live in the NOVA Services Portal. The form opened on Wednesday, November 6, and will remain available until Friday, December 6. Faculty should submit their instructional software requests for the 2025-2026 academic year during that time.  These requests are for … Continued

IT Surplus Event Coming Soon to Your Campus!

November 15, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

College Computing invites staff and faculty to clean out office closets, drawers and other storage spaces of old and/or unused IT equipment and bring it to your campus IT surplus event on the following dates: Thursday, November 21, Annandale Campus (CT-123), 7:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. (Please knock to notify staff of your arrival.) Friday, … Continued

Making the Most of Your Canvas Content: A Guide to Reusing Content, Nov. 19

November 14, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Join our upcoming webinar to master the art of reusing Canvas content efficiently! Learn to differentiate between “Send to,” “Copy to,” and “Import” functions, and understand when each is best suited for your course needs. This session will provide essential tips to streamline your workflow, saving time and enhancing your course development process. Don’t miss … Continued

Available Now: The Instructional Software Request Form

November 13, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

The Customer Engagement Unit is pleased to announce that the Instructional Software Request Form is now live in the NOVA Services Portal. The form opened on Wednesday, November 6, and will remain available until Friday, December 6. Faculty should submit their instructional software requests for the 2025-2026 academic year during that time.  These requests are for … Continued

Essential Best Practices for Designing an Engaging Canvas Course

November 12, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

When designing a Canvas course, follow key practices to create a dynamic and engaging learning experience. Focus on these three essential principles: Dynamic Course Homepage: Create an informative, welcoming homepage that serves as the main entry point for students. Include a greeting, course objectives, important announcements and a course schedule. Use visuals, videos or multimedia … Continued

Learn Effective Ways to Communicate with Students in Canvas, Today at 10:30

November 12, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Join us on Tuesday, November 12 at 10:30 a.m. for an informative webinar on Canvas’ communication tools designed to keep you and your students engaged. We’ll guide you through setting up your Profile and Notifications, using Announcements, Canvas Inbox and Q&A Discussions effectively, and messaging students via Gradebook and New Analytics. Additionally, discover how to … Continued

Learn Effective Ways to Communicate with Students in Canvas, Nov. 12

November 11, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Join us on Tuesday, November 12 at 10:30 a.m. for an informative webinar on Canvas’ communication tools designed to keep you and your students engaged. We’ll guide you through setting up your Profile and Notifications, using Announcements, Canvas Inbox and Q&A Discussions effectively, and messaging students via Gradebook and New Analytics. Additionally, discover how to … Continued

Available Now: The Instructional Software Request Form

November 8, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

The Customer Engagement Unit is pleased to announce that the Instructional Software Request Form is now live in the NOVA Services Portal. The form opened on Wednesday, November 6, and will remain available until Friday, December 6. Faculty should submit their instructional software requests for the 2025-2026 academic year during that time.  These requests are for … Continued