Tech Notes & Training
Kudos to all the faculty members who successfully navigated the new Instructional Software Request Form (105-203) in TeamDynamix and submitted an instructional software request for the 2025-2026 academic year. The form is now closed but the tickets remain open until purchasing is complete and installation is confirmed. If you are curious about the status of … Continued
Join us for a series of informative workshops that will transform your digital teaching toolkit! Get the scoop on Google Docs (10 a.m.) and discover how to harness the collaborative features and master sharing settings and seamlessly integrate your documents into Canvas. No more attachment hassles! Explore the power of Google Sheets (10:30 a.m.) and … Continued
Join a QM workshop to optimize learning outcomes in asynchronous online and hybrid courses, beginning Feb. 18. Why it matters: The Applying the Quality Matters (QM) Rubric workshop introduces a nationally recognized standard for designing high-quality online and hybrid courses. Learn how to apply the QM Rubric to enhance course design, improve student engagement and … Continued
Check out in-demand technology news in Interface, IET’s tech news source. Please enjoy our first issue of 2025! Why it matters: These stories are centered around news and opportunities at NOVA in technology fields that are critical to our regional workforce. Top stories: Get a FREE year at NOVA in Engineering Technology through ET Career … Continued
Canvas and Ed. Tech. Support Services will offer several helpful webinars geared toward simplifying course management using modules and assignments in Canvas to Simplify Course Management Using Modules and Assignments in Canvas. Modules in Canvas Feb. 5, 9:30–10 a.m. Streamline your Canvas course with well-structured modules! In this session, we’ll explore best practices for organizing … Continued
Last week, we gave you three good reasons why you should participate in Navigate360 Training. In case you’re not convinced, here are a few more reasons to complete the Navigate360 Course: Comprehensive Student Profiles: Access to important academic information is available for each student, enabling you to offer tailored advice and guidance. Navigate’s student profiles … Continued
You spoke. Customer Engagement listened. We have updated the NOVA Services Portal to provide a better user interface and navigation experience. The NOVA Services Portal v2.0 will be accessible through the same address and includes the following enhancements: Reorganization of our Service Catalog from organizational to functional categories Clickable ‘carousel’ of the most commonly accessed services … Continued
Applications for the NOVA Engineering Technology Career Scholars (ETCS) program are now open for the 2025-26 academic year! Why It Matters: ET Career Scholars provides the opportunity to complete a one-year, credential-earning program at NOVA with FREE TUITION to start a career pathway in Engineering Technology or Data Center Operations. Highlights: Selected students will participate … Continued
As an instructor, you may need to review past courses, copy content, or check student submissions. Knowing how to access archived courses and the limits on unpublishing them is key. How to Find Past Courses After a term ends, courses move from the Dashboard to Past Enrollments and may be in read-only mode. Log in … Continued
If you are teaching fully online courses through NOVA Online and want to help NOVA meet federal requirements for regular and substantive interaction (RSI), or if you are teaching hybrid courses or fully remote courses via Zoom at NOVA and seeking ways to enhance connection and engagement with students, you are not alone. We are … Continued