Are you looking for innovative ways to engage students in reading, analysis and discussion? Join us for an exclusive session with the Hypothesis team, where we will explore how annotation-powered reading can transform your students’ learning experience in Canvas. Why Use Hypothesis in Your Course? Hypothesis is a powerful tool that brings social annotation to … Continued
Learn the simple steps to import VCCS outcomes directly into your course; attach them to your existing assignments, discussions and quizzes; and track student achievement through the Learning Mastery Gradebook. Why it matters: No more manual tracking. Let Canvas do the heavy lifting! This powerful feature will help demonstrate student success and provide valuable insights … Continued
NOVA course designers are here to assist you in incorporating best practices into your Canvas courses. Read on to learn how to build a better Canvas course for your students! Why it matters: A well-structured Canvas course enhances engagement, simplifies navigation and improves learning outcomes. Three Key Best Practices: ✅ Create a dynamic homepage Make … Continued
We encourage faculty to complete the Navigate360 Basic Training in the Faculty Advising Resource Hub as soon as possible. Once most participants have completed this course, we will release the next module, SIS Training. With the recent changes and updates to SIS, this training will be highly beneficial for faculty. Your feedback on these training courses … Continued
Canvas and Ed. Tech Support Services is pleased to offer a valuable series on applications and other hidden features within Microsoft 365. This series will be offered on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Click the session title to register for any or all sessions. Here are the three helpful workshops to … Continued
When designing a Canvas course, follow these practices to create a dynamic and engaging learning experience for your students. Focus on these three fundamental principles of effective course design: Dynamic Course Homepage: Create an engaging and informative homepage that serves as the central hub for your course. Include a welcoming message, course objectives, important announcements … Continued
Want to bring your course concepts to life? Meet Lucid, the dynamic diagramming tool that’s now part of your Canvas toolkit! In this enlightening session, you’ll see how Lucid transforms abstract ideas into clear, engaging visuals. Whether you need to sketch out complex processes, create collaborative brainstorming spaces, or design interactive assignments, Lucid has you … Continued
We urge faculty to complete the beginner level of Navigate360 training. This initial module is just the beginning, but there is a wealth of knowledge and resources awaiting you. Key Statistics: This semester, NOVA has over 550 full-time active faculty members. 129 faculty members have enrolled in the Faculty Advising Resource Hub on Canvas. 47 … Continued
The Customer Engagement Unit has listened to your feedback, and we have updated the NOVA Services Portal to provide a better experience. These updates primarily focus on user interface and navigation. The NOVA Services Portal v2.0 is accessible through the same address and includes the following enhancements: reorganization of our Service Catalog from organizational to functional … Continued
Whether you’re an existing employee or new to NOVA, it can be a challenge to navigate the multitude of information technology resources available at the college. We have created a new IT handbook that provides a one-stop shop for NOVA’s IT resources. The Employee IT Handbook (corrected link) on the NOVA Services Portal provides a … Continued
