Tech Notes & Training

Get a Free Year at NOVA in Engineering Technology!

January 27, 2025 / Tech Notes & Training

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

SIS/HCM (HRMS) Audit Begins

January 27, 2025 / Tech Notes & Training

The annual SIS/HCM audit begins this week. Supervisors will receive an email from no-reply-sharepoint@nvcc.edu with detailed steps to follow. Please review the list of those who hold SIS/HCM access, noting personnel who report to you and coordinate any needed changes with Human Resources. This year’s audit will take advantage of a SharePoint online web form … Continued

Simplify Accessibility with UDOIT in Canvas, Jan. 29

January 24, 2025 / Tech Notes & Training

Ready to make your Canvas course more accessible? In this quick, focused session, we’ll show you how to use UDOIT, a free tool that integrates with Canvas to identify and fix common accessibility issues. Learn how this tool helps ensure your content meets accessibility standards while improving the learning experience for all students.  UDOIT Accessibility … Continued

Annual SIS/HCM Audit Begins Jan. 27

January 23, 2025 / Tech Notes & Training

Beginning on January 27, 2025, IT Security, Audit & Compliance will be conducting an SIS/HCM Audit. If you are a supervisor with direct reports who have access to the system, you will receive an email notification from IT Security. To prepare for the audit, check any necessary updates with Human Resources at dataops@nvcc.edu. You can … Continued

Attention Faculty: Canvas Course Navigation and All Access

January 22, 2025 / Tech Notes & Training

Clear and simple course navigation is key to student success. Keep the Course Materials link visible in your Canvas course so students can easily reach their All Access materials, find their resources quickly and stay on track. If you have unpublished this critical link, you can update it by following these directions: Open Your Course: … Continued

Canvas Essentials and Accessibility for Success Training

January 22, 2025 / Tech Notes & Training

Join us for some important Canvas learning opportunities today.  Session 1: Canvas Essentials Training, Today, 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.  This hands-on session will walk you through building a streamlined, student-friendly course. Topics include creating a home page, organizing modules, uploading content and using tools like the Rich Content Editor and SpeedGrader. Register for Canvas … Continued

Why Participate in Navigate360 Training?

January 21, 2025 / Tech Notes & Training

Here are just a few reasons to complete the Navigate360 Course: Seamless Scheduling: Navigate360 offers calendar syncing to help you manage your time effectively. Take Charge of Your Appointment Availability: You choose when you can see students and what type of advising services you can offer them. Efficient Communication: Learn how to email and/or text … Continued

Prepare for the Annual SIS/HCM Audit

January 21, 2025 / Tech Notes & Training

Beginning on January 27, 2025, IT Security, Audit & Compliance will be conducting an SIS/HCM Audit. If you are a supervisor with direct reports who have access to the system, you will receive an email notification from IT Security. To prepare for the audit, check any necessary updates with Human Resources at dataops@nvcc.edu. You can … Continued

Join Using OER in Canvas, Jan. 23, 11 a.m.

January 21, 2025 / Tech Notes & Training

Make OER work for you in Canvas! Learn how to integrate Open Educational Resources seamlessly using: ✅ External tools ✅ Embedded content ✅ Direct imports This hands-on workshop will cover the technical side of OER in Canvas, ensuring easy access and a polished presentation for students. Who should attend? Instructors with selected OER materials looking … Continued