Tech Notes & Training

Instructors: Publish Course Shells

January 11, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

This is a reminder to instructors to publish all Canvas shells for classes starting January 16 on January 13. If you have requested cross-listing of your courses, please do not publish your courses before that date, as publishing too early will interfere with that process. Courses starting later than January 16 should be published three … Continued

Wow Your Students with an Engaging Canvas Home Page

January 11, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

There’s still time to enhance the appeal of your Canvas courses. Elevate them with a personalized home page, seamless course navigation and heightened interactivity. Our dedicated team of NOVA Course Designers is ready to assist you in creating an engaging and inviting learning environment. Don’t miss the opportunity to optimize your courses before the semester … Continued

Late-Night Canvas Training

January 11, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Need late-night Canvas training? We have you covered! Join the CETSS team for a crash course on getting your Canvas course set up for the Spring 2024 semester. Canvas Blitz: Thursday, January 11 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. — New Term Course Setup 6:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. — Assignments 7 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. … Continued

Late-Night Canvas Training

January 9, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Need late-night Canvas training? We have you covered! Join the CETSS team for a crash course on getting your Canvas course set up for the Spring 2024 semester. Canvas Blitz: Thursday, January 11 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. — New Term Course Setup 6:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. — Assignments 7 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. … Continued

Take Your Canvas Course to a New Level This Semester

January 8, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Simplify course setup, design beautiful courses and avoid headaches in Canvas with help from Canvas and Educational Technology Support Services (CETSS). CETSS offers technology workshops, course design services and one-on-one support to all NOVA faculty and staff.  Our trainers are ready to help you use Canvas effectively. We can also help you use the many … Continued

Wow Your Students with an Engaging Canvas Home Page

January 8, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

With just one week left before classes commence, there’s still time to enhance the appeal of your Canvas courses. Elevate them with a personalized home page, seamless course navigation, and heightened interactivity. Our dedicated team of NOVA Course Designers is ready to assist you in creating an engaging and inviting learning environment. Don’t miss the … Continued

Check Out the New Microsoft Teams Upgrade

January 5, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

On Monday, December 18, the Microsoft 365 team rolled out an upgrade to Microsoft Teams. This is in response to Microsoft’s retiring the current “Classic Teams” version in early 2024. Features could take up to 48 hours to show up. To complete the install, completely sign out of and sign into Teams. To learn more … Continued

Take Your Canvas Course to a New Level This Semester

January 3, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Simplify course setup, design beautiful courses and avoid headaches in Canvas with help from Canvas and Educational Technology Support Services (CETSS). CETSS offers technology workshops, course design services and one-on-one support to all NOVA faculty and staff.  Our trainers are ready to help you use Canvas effectively. We can also help you use the many … Continued

Check Out the New Microsoft Teams Upgrade

January 3, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

On Monday, December 18, the Microsoft 365 team rolled out an upgrade to Microsoft Teams. This is in response to Microsoft’s retiring the current “Classic Teams” version in early 2024. Features could take up to 48 hours to show up. To complete the install, completely sign out of and sign into Teams. To learn more … Continued

‘Tis the Season to Learn New Tech Skills, Dec. 19–21

December 15, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Give yourself the gift of knowledge this season! Canvas and Ed. Tech. Support Services is offering a variety of opportunities to learn more about those programs that will make your life easier.  Join Our Holiday Tech Marathon! Google: Tuesday, December 19 Zoom: Wednesday, December 20 Microsoft: Thursday, December 21 Visit NVCC.GoSignMeUp.com for all session information and registration.  … Continued