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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Join us for an essential webinar on maintaining your Canvas courses by using the Link Validator tool. Learn how to identify and fix broken or outdated links to ensure your course content stays current and functional. This session includes hands-on time to explore and resolve these issues, promoting a seamless experience for your students. To … Continued
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