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
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
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
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
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 If you have unpublished this critical link, you can update it by following these directions: Open Your Course: … Continued
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
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
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
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
Each VCCS Canvas user has their VCCS email address set as the default email in Canvas. While you cannot remove that email from Canvas, you can add your NVCC email address and adjust the settings to reduce or stop notifications to your VCCS email. For faculty or staff at NOVA, it is recommended that your … Continued