The IT Help Desk is pleased to announce that we will be extending service hours to include Saturdays, August 17 to September 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility and support to assist everyone in preparing for the upcoming fall semester. We encourage everyone to take advantage of these … Continued
When crafting a Canvas course, adhere to several key practices to foster a dynamic and immersive educational journey for your learners. Consider these three fundamental principles of course design: Dynamic Course Homepage: Develop a dynamic and informative homepage for your course that acts as the main gateway for your students. It should include a greeting, … Continued
Starting August 12, the VCCS will begin to upgrade to the MyVCCS/MyNOVA portal in two phases. Phase One will involve all NOVA faculty and staff. Phase Two is scheduled to begin on or about October 7th and will affect all NOVA students. This update will present users with a new login portal. While the process … Continued
Good news for those of you scheduled to teach a hybrid course this fall! If you have not completed your training yet, we are offering one last summer session of the Hybrid Certification Course starting Monday, July 29. This asynchronous course is designed to certify faculty members to teach hybrid courses at NOVA. You will … Continued
Create more inclusive and accessible digital content. You’ll learn how to use built-in tools and best practices to enhance the learning experience for all students, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and fostering greater engagement and success. Join us and enhance your inclusive practices. Wednesday, July 24, 9 to 9:30 a.m., UDOIT Accessibility Checker in Canvas … Continued
Create more inclusive and accessible digital content. You’ll learn how to use built-in tools and best practices to enhance the learning experience for all students, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and fostering greater engagement and success. Join us and enhance your inclusive practices. Wednesday, July 24, 9 to 9:30 a.m., UDOIT Accessibility Checker in Canvas … Continued
This interactive workshop equips you with all the Canvas basics you need to get started. Explore the platform’s functionalities through engaging exercises in your own pre-filled “Sandbox” environment. This personalized workspace allows you to experiment freely without impacting your actual courses. Preregistration is required to ensure your Sandbox is set up and ready for exploration. … Continued
Starting this fall, the VCCS will begin to upgrade to the myVCCS/myNOVA portal. This update will present users with a new login portal. While the process should be seamless, there are a few aspects that everyone should be aware of: New users will need to go through a new account claiming process in order to … Continued
Unlock the power of rubrics in Canvas to streamline your grading process and provide transparent, consistent feedback to your students. Join the session at 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 16, to learn how to create, customize and effectively use rubrics to enhance your assessment strategy. Get ready to take your grading to the next level! Submitted … Continued
This interactive workshop equips you with all the Canvas basics you need to get started. Explore the platform’s functionalities through engaging exercises in your own pre-filled “Sandbox” environment. This personalized workspace allows you to experiment freely without impacting your actual courses. Preregistration is required to ensure your Sandbox is set up and ready for exploration. … Continued
