Tech Notes & Training
The next time you update your Zoom Desktop Client, you might be in for a surprise. Zoom’s April 15th update came with a significant icon facelift, along with a few other features. The one thing you might not notice is that the Zoom app or Zoom Desktop Client is now called Zoom Workplace. Changes that … Continued
The following webinars are happening today, Wednesday, April 17. Join to learn how you can elevate student engagement with various Canvas elements! Group Work in Canvas: Foster collaboration and discussion among students while maintaining oversight of group progress and individual contributions, enabling effective group projects and discussions. Next session: Wednesday, April 17, 3:30 p.m. – … Continued
Are you ready for summer? Having a captivating Canvas homepage is vital for your students’ academic success. Embrace the advantages of NOVA course design services to transform your Canvas course. Our expert designers ensure an aesthetically pleasing layout, user-friendly navigation and seamless multimedia integration. By entrusting us, educators can focus on delivering exceptional content while … Continued
The VCCS is transitioning away from the Carbon Black Endpoint Security solution that was deployed in December 2021 to all NOVA-owned computers, Macs and servers. Throughout April, College Computing needs to remove the Carbon Black client from all NOVA-owned devices. When Carbon Black is removed from a Windows computer, Windows Defender Endpoint Protection will automatically … Continued
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
Group Work in Canvas: Foster collaboration and discussion among students while maintaining oversight of group progress and individual contributions, enabling effective group projects and discussions. Next session: Wednesday, April 17, 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Canvas Studio for Lectures and Presentations: Streamline the process of recording and sharing lectures and presentations within your Canvas course, … Continued
When hosting a Zoom meeting, you have some great annotation tools that will allow you to write on whatever screen you’re sharing. In the floating host control bar, simply select “Annotate” and the tool bar will show on the host’s screen only. Trainer Tip: Try the Vanishing Pen! It’s perfect for focusing participant attention without … Continued
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
Dive into the data-driven world of Canvas with our new analytics webinar! Discover how to leverage cutting-edge analytics tools to gain invaluable insights into student performance, engagement and course effectiveness. Join us today from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. Pre-register at NVCC.GoSignMeUp.com or join at time of the event. Check out all our Faculty/Staff Technology Resources … Continued
The VCCS is transitioning away from the Carbon Black Endpoint Security solution that was deployed in December 2021 to all NOVA-owned computers, Macs and servers. Throughout April, College Computing needs to remove the Carbon Black client from all NOVA-owned devices. When Carbon Black is removed from a Windows computer, Windows Defender Endpoint Protection will automatically … Continued