Tech Notes & Training

Have You Seen? NOVAnet Now Displays as a Tab in Your Browser

June 29, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Have you seen? NOVAnet (our employee intranet) now displays as a second homepage tab on Chrome, Edge, and Firefox browsers on College-issued devices.  This gives you a shortcut to access critical content for Faculty and Staff, such as: The Daily Flyer Archives College news and events HR forms and announcements Academic, Holiday, Working and Payroll … Continued

New IT Help Desk Hours of Operation Starting July 1

June 27, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

The IT Help Desk will have new hours of operation, effective July 1, 2023. The new hours will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Support tickets submitted after 5 p.m. weekdays or on weekends and holidays will be addressed on the next business day. Questions? contact the IT Help Desk, 703-426-4141, Toll Free: 855-259-1019 or … Continued

Applying the Quality Matters Rubric Workshops in July

June 27, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

If you would like to take the slower pace of summer to complete a nationally recognized workshop, we have good news for you! NOVA Online will offer more Applying the Quality Matters (QM) Rubric workshops in July, free for all NOVA faculty (full-time and part-time)! The QM Rubric is a national quality standard for online … Continued

Ending the Term or Getting Ready to Start a New One

June 27, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Maximize your end-of-semester efficiency with our Canvas Course Wrap-up webinar. Seamlessly wrap up your course, ensuring a smooth transition for both you and your students. Streamline grading, archive content and bid farewell to a successful semester. Embark on a fresh academic journey with our New Term Course Set-up webinar. Experience a hassle-free transition, as we … Continued

Canvas Course Design Best Practices

June 27, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

When designing a course in Canvas, there are several best practices that can help you create an effective and engaging learning experience for your students. Here are five top course design best practices: 1. Clear and Consistent Organization: Organize your course content in a clear and consistent manner to help students easily navigate and find … Continued

Updates to Publishing Modules in Canvas

June 22, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Are you using Modules in Canvas? Instructors can bulk publish all modules or individual modules. Instructors have the option to publish all modules and items, publish all modules only, or unpublish all modules and items. Additionally, the publish icon on individual modules is updated to include a Module status menu. This menu includes the options … Continued