Tech Notes & Training

Microsoft Teams VIVA Connection Notifications

August 19, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Microsoft released a new feature to enhance the visibility of Teams/SharePoint activity within the Teams app using Viva Connections. By default, users will receive notifications in their Microsoft Teams “Activity” feed when a news article is posted on a SharePoint site they follow/visit often, like NOVAnet, or on a Teams site when something is posted … Continued

Kickstart Your Fall Semester With CETSS!

August 19, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Ready for the fall semester? If not, CETSS has you covered! Attend our Canvas Blitz to master course setup, assignment management and gradebook organization. Learn time-saving tips, explore Qwickly Attendance and ensure your course is ready for students.   Set aside time on Friday, August 23, to attend our Canvas Blitz. Register in advance using the … Continued

Canvas Course Essentials, Two-Part Series This Week

August 19, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Are you ready to elevate your online courses? Join us for a comprehensive two-part training series focused on building effective Canvas courses. Part 1: Learn the fundamentals of creating engaging course content, including building a homepage, organizing modules and creating discussions. Part 2: You’ll take a deep dive into the grading process, exploring the assignment … Continued

Update on Requesting Canvas and Edtech Support

August 19, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Effective immediately, all Canvas and Edtech support requests must be submitted through the Canvas and Edtech Support Portal.  If you have questions after normal business hours or have general Canvas questions, please check out our self-serve resources. Contact 24/7 Canvas Support using the “Help” button in Canvas’ Global Navigation (bottom left icon) for immediate assistance with … Continued

AI in the Online Classroom

August 15, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

We are excited to announce another year of partnership with Packback. Packback provides a suite of instructional AI tools to help you enhance your teaching and improve student learning outcomes. Packback’s discussion and writing tools are designed to support you with grading, while enriching your students’ learning experience. Packback offers two main products: Packback Questions: … Continued

Available Now in the NOVA Support Portal: Software Purchase Request Form

August 15, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

The Customer Engagement Unit is excited to announce the release of a new web-based Software Purchase Request Form (105-407), designed to modernize and automate the purchasing process for non-instructional software. Faculty and staff are now required to submit a Software Purchase Request for all software (licenses, software and subscriptions). Upon full approval, IT Procurement will … Continued

Available Now in the NOVA Support Portal: Software Purchase Request Form

August 13, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

The Customer Engagement Unit is excited to announce the release of a new web-based Software Purchase Request Form (105-407), designed to modernize and automate the purchasing process for non-instructional software. Faculty and staff are now required to submit a Software Purchase Request for all software (licenses, software and subscriptions). Upon full approval, IT Procurement will … Continued

Update on Requesting Canvas and Edtech Support

August 8, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Effective immediately, all Canvas and Edtech support requests must be submitted through the Canvas and Ed Tech Support portal.  If you have questions after normal business hours, or you have general Canvas questions, please check out all of our self-serve resources. Contact Canvas 24/7 Support from the Help button in Canvas’ Global Navigation (bottom left icon) for … Continued

Unlock the Power of Canvas Gradebook: Two Essential Workshops

August 8, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Are you struggling to manage your Canvas gradebook? We’re offering two informative workshops for you on Thursday, August 15th designed to help you simplify the grading process. Assignment Groups and Weighted Grades 2:00-2:30: Learn how to effectively organize and weight assignments to accurately reflect student performance. Gradebook Setup 2:30-3:00: Discover essential gradebook features and settings … Continued

Microsoft Teams VIVA Connection Notifications

August 8, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Microsoft released a new feature to enhance the visibility of Teams/SharePoint activity within the Teams app using Viva Connections. By default, users will receive notifications in their Microsoft Teams “Activity” feed when a news article is posted on a SharePoint site they follow/visit often, like NOVAnet, or on a Teams site when something is posted … Continued