Tech Notes & Training
Streamlining course navigation in Canvas is essential for improving the student experience. A clear, organized layout reduces confusion and helps students easily find materials, assignments and resources. Simplified navigation supports better engagement, encourages time management, and ensures students can focus on learning without being overwhelmed by complex course structures. What to Keep Keep the core … Continued
Running the link validator in Canvas is crucial to ensuring that all links within your course are functional and up to date. Broken or outdated links can disrupt the learning experience, causing frustration for students. Regularly using the link validator helps maintain course accessibility and ensures smooth navigation for learners. Need help? Schedule a Zoom appointment … Continued
Streamline your Course Setup for Spring 2025 by following these steps. Here, you can easily import content into your Canvas course, whether you’re transferring materials from another course or uploading content from other sources. Log In to Canvas Access Your Course From the Canvas Dashboard, click on the course you want to import content into. … Continued
Are you looking to streamline your advising process and better support your students? We are thrilled to introduce the Navigate self-paced training course, designed to help you make the most of this powerful virtual advising platform. This training is not just a requirement, it’s an opportunity to enhance your efficiency, improve student outcomes and foster … Continued
Academic Affairs is committed to providing tools and resources that support academic integrity and foster student success. As part of this effort, we are excited to share details about Packback, a platform designed to enhance student engagement through writing assignments while promoting originality. One of its newest features, The Originality Fingerprint, is now available for … Continued
Our 2024 CETSS Tech Blitz was a tremendous success thanks to our amazing participants and presenters. Over two days, we explored practical tools, emerging technologies, and strategies to support our work and learning environments. The feedback we’ve received has been overwhelmingly positive, and we’re thrilled that so many of you found the sessions valuable. If … Continued
Beginning January 2025, the password policy for NOVA (Faculty & Staff LAN (local area network) and Email) accounts will align with current VCCS security standards. The required minimum password length will increase from 8 to 14 characters. When your NVCC password expires or if you need to reset it before the expiration date, please follow these guidelines: Your password MUST be: 14-100 characters … Continued
In a Code Purple operating status, all NOVA campuses operate virtually, with classes and services online only. Faculty are expected to have a clear plan for continuing instruction during emergency closures lasting more than a day. When a closure occurs, faculty should notify students of the alternative delivery approach as soon as possible. Posting an … Continued
Looking to enhance your Canvas courses over winter break? The CETSS team is here to support you! Take advantage of our live webinars and course design services to refine your Canvas courses and ensure your content is ready for next semester. Our team is available to provide personalized guidance and help you create engaging, accessible … Continued
Hybrid learning combines the strengths of in-person interaction with the flexibility of online learning to create a dynamic and engaging educational experience. By blending in-person or live Zoom sessions with online coursework, hybrid learning allows educators to maximize the benefits of both environments to support diverse student needs. Whether you are teaching a campus-based hybrid … Continued
