Tech Notes & Training

Need Help with Your Summer 2024 Canvas Course?

May 8, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Do you need help with your Summer 2024 Canvas course setup? Make an appointment with a NOVA course designer to review: Design functionality  Navigation setup  Homepage  Accessibility  Link validation Check out all our Faculty/Staff Technology Resources | Register for a Webinar | Get Individualized Help | Course Design Assistance Submitted by: Johnna Denny, CETSS, JDenny@nvcc.edu

Removal of Mozilla Firefox Browser. Save Your Bookmarks by Today!

May 6, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Due to low utilization and to eliminate multiple security vulnerabilities associated with Mozilla Firefox, the internet browser will be removed from all NOVA-owned devices between Tuesday, May 7, and Friday, May 17.      For Windows computers, the Advanced Desktop team will initiate a one-time automatic removal of Firefox using our central management systems. The uninstall … Continued

Prepare for Summer Success with Canvas Essentials, May 6 & 7

May 6, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Utilizing Canvas for teaching can offer incredible advantages, but we understand the potential challenges the platform may present. That’s why we’ve created a two-hour comprehensive, hands-on workshop covering the fundamentals of Canvas. This class, offered on two days (Monday, May 6, and Tuesday, May 7; 3 p.m. on both days), provides access to its own … Continued

Prepare for Summer Success with Canvas Essentials, May 6 & 7

May 3, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Utilizing Canvas for teaching can offer incredible advantages, but we understand the potential challenges the platform may present. That’s why we’ve created a two-hour comprehensive, hands-on workshop covering the fundamentals of Canvas. This class, offered on two days (Monday, May 6, and Tuesday, May 7; 3 p.m. on both days), provides access to its own … Continued

Prepare for Summer Success with Canvas Essentials, May 6 & 7

May 2, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Utilizing Canvas for teaching can offer incredible advantages, but we understand the potential challenges the platform may present. That’s why we’ve created a two-hour comprehensive, hands-on workshop covering the fundamentals of Canvas. This class, offered on two days (Monday, May 6, and Tuesday, May 7; 3 p.m. on both days), provides access to its own … Continued

NOTE: Canvas Discussions Redesign

May 1, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Beginning in Fall 2022, NOVA implemented the Discussions Redesign as the standard discussions format in Canvas. Effective May 7, 2024, instructors at NOVA will not have the ability to opt out of the redesign. This change will only affect faculty who have manually reverted to the old Discussions format.  For any inquiries or assistance, please … Continued

Removal of Mozilla Firefox Browser. Save Your Bookmarks by Monday, May 6!

May 1, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Due to low utilization and to eliminate multiple security vulnerabilities associated with Mozilla Firefox, the internet browser will be removed from all NOVA-owned devices between Tuesday, May 7, and Friday, May 17.      For Windows computers, the Advanced Desktop team will initiate a one-time automatic removal of Firefox using our central management systems. The uninstall … Continued

Fall 2024 Canvas Course Shells Now Available

May 1, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Fall 2024 Canvas course shells have been created and are available on your Canvas Dashboard under “Unpublished Courses.” If an expected course is missing, reach out to your academic dean’s office to verify that it has been added to your teaching schedule in SIS. As a friendly reminder, please remember that copying NOVA Online (NOL) course … Continued

Gear Up for Summer Teaching with Canvas Essentials!

April 30, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Join us for a series of targeted trainings to enhance your Canvas skills and streamline your course management process for the upcoming term. These trainings will prepare you for the summer term ahead: Today, April 30: 12 p.m. — Gradebook Setup: Master the Gradebook features to accurately track student progress and streamline grading workflows. 12:30 … Continued