Tech Notes & Training

PowerPoint Unleashed: Speedy Tips for High-Impact Presentations

September 30, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Ready to supercharge your PowerPoint skills in just 30 minutes? Join another fast-paced session on Techniques for Dynamic PowerPoints where we’ll dive into easy but powerful tips to boost your productivity and create dynamic, polished presentations. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, these tricks will help you work smarter and impress your audience … Continued

Coming Soon: Your New Front Door to IT Services

September 30, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

The Customer Engagement Unit of College Computing is excited to announce the relaunch of the NOVA Support Portal, where faculty and staff request support, services and access to technology assets. This initiative will focus primarily on your experience when navigating the portal. The new “front door”’ will be more user friendly and intuitive and accessible … Continued

Maximizing Learning Efficiency: The Benefits of a Well-Designed Canvas Course

September 27, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

A well-designed Canvas course offers numerous benefits for both instructors and students. A clear, organized layout helps students navigate content effortlessly, reducing confusion and enhancing learning efficiency. It ensures that materials, assignments, and resources are easily accessible, fostering engagement and participation. Consistent use of modules, clear instructions and intuitive navigation also minimize administrative questions, allowing … Continued

Can Your Personal Computer Handle a Zoom Meeting? Checklist for College Staff and Instructors

September 24, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Running Zoom meetings on your personal computer is convenient, but it’s important to ensure that your device meets the minimum system requirements to avoid technical hiccups. Check if your computer is ready for Zoom meetings with this checklist for quick verification.   Operating System: Windows 10 or newer; macOS 10.13 or newer Processor Speed: Is your … Continued

Canvas and EdTech Support Requests

September 23, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Effective immediately, all Canvas and EdTech support requests must be submitted through the Canvas and EdTech Support Portal. Support tickets sent to: canvashelp@nvcc.edu and edtechhelp@nvcc.edu will not be processed. If you have Canvas or EdTech questions after normal business hours, please check out our self-serve resources. You can also contact the 24/7 Canvas Support, managed by Instructure, … Continued