Tech Notes & Training

Maximize Your Canvas Skills: Two Hands-On Workshops!

September 20, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Join us for a jam-packed Tuesday of great training. These two sessions to be held on Tuesday, September 24 will include hands-on time to help lock in the knowledge even more. Participate in either or both! 12 p.m. until 1 p.m.: Streamline Your Courses with Atomic Search, Author & Canvas Commons Discover powerful tools to … Continued

Boost Your Online Teaching Skills This Fall

September 19, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Looking to enhance student interaction and make your online teaching even more effective? Join us this fall for two workshops focused on fostering meaningful interaction through online discussions and thoughtful feedback. These skills are not only essential for student success, but they also align with the U.S. Department of Education’s new regulations on substantive interaction … Continued

Enhance Student Learning with Peer Review, Today at 11!

September 19, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Peer Review is a valuable tool for fostering critical thinking, communication and collaboration. Join us for this training session that will guide you through: Creating Peer Review assignments: Set up effective Peer Review activities within your Canvas course. Student perspective: Understand how Peer Reviews looks from a student’s point of view. Managing Peer Reviews: Learn … Continued

Boost Your Online Teaching Skills This Fall

September 18, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Looking to enhance student interaction and make your online teaching even more effective? Join us this fall for two workshops focused on fostering meaningful interaction through online discussions and thoughtful feedback. These skills are not only essential for student success, but they also align with the U.S. Department of Education’s new regulations on substantive interaction … Continued

Enhance Student Learning with Peer Review, Sept. 19

September 18, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Peer Review is a valuable tool for fostering critical thinking, communication and collaboration. Join us for this training session that will guide you through: Creating Peer Review assignments: Set up effective Peer Review activities within your Canvas course. Student perspective: Understand how Peer Reviews looks from a student’s point of view. Managing Peer Reviews: Learn … Continued

Unleash the Power of Canvas Studio in Your Classes

September 18, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Join us for two engaging Canvas training sessions on Tuesday, September 24! Canvas Studio for Lectures & Presentations (10 a.m.): Discover how Canvas Studio can revolutionize your lecture delivery. Record and share your lectures effortlessly, ensuring students have easy access to your content. Canvas Studio for Student Presentations (10:30 a.m.): Empower your students to deliver … Continued

Canvas and EdTech Support Requests

September 17, 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

Exploring Zoom AI Companion Tools: A Quick Overview

September 17, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

As you start your week, we want to remind you that the new Zoom AI Companion tools are now available in your licensed VCCS account. These features are designed to help streamline your meetings and provide added convenience. Whether you’re curious or cautious, we encourage you to take a moment to explore what these tools … Continued

Using Zoom AI Companion Tools: New Tool and Best Practices

September 13, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Zoom AI tools have been approved for VCCS Zoom faculty and staff and will be available starting Monday, September 16. The Zoom AI Companion features available in your licensed VCCS account include Meeting Summary, Meeting Questions, Smart Recording, and Whiteboard.   Please note that, by default, the AI Companion icon will appear on your host … Continued