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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Are you ready for online learning?

Are you thinking about signing up for an online course this summer? Not sure if online learning is right for you? Find out by completing the SmarterMeasure assessment. It will take you about 30 minutes from start to finish but you may log out and complete it later if necessary. After you login, you will receive an email from SmarterMeasure with a PIN number that will allow you to log back in later or view your results again.

SmarterMeasure is meant to be an interesting experience by which you may learn more about yourself, online learning, and how to succeed! Your SmarterMeasure score will not prevent you from registering for online classes. Take your time to rate yourself honestly. It is a tool that will help you assess your strengths and opportunities for growth related to online learning in 6 areas.

1. Life Factors
2. Individual Attributes
3. Learning Styles
4. Technical Competency, Skills, and Knowledge
5. Reading Rate and Recall
6. Typing Speed and Accuracy

You will receive a report immediately following the completion of all areas of SmarterMeasure. You may email this report, print it, or download and save for future reference. It also provides some remedial tools related to each area.

To obtain the log-in information for SmarterMeasure, email ELICounselors@nvcc.edu from your VCCS email account.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

It is not too late to Register for NOVA-ELI Spring 2014 Online Classes!

Although the Spring 2014 semester has begun, it is not too late to register for the following online sessions:

2nd 8-week: Feb. 3 - March 30
4th 8-week: March 17- May 10
3rd 12-week Feb. 10 - May 4

To review a list of available classes, please click here.

If you need assistance, we are here for you:

Ø Need help registering for the class? For step-by-step online registration instructions, please click here. If you need additional assistance, please contact elireg@nvcc.edu or you can call the ELI Registration line at 703.323.3368.

Ø Need help with course selection? Students who have not been assigned a faculty advisor can contact an ELI Counselor for assistance with course selection.

Ø New to ELI? We encourage you to attend an online Orientation webinar! The 45 minute interactive webinar for NOVA ELI students will focus on answering key questions to getting started at ELI. The Spring 2013 Online Orientation will be held on Thursday, March 14, 4-5pm. Registration is required. If you are unable to attend, please click here to request a recording.

Ø Tuition and Payment: Once you have registered, you must pay your tuition by 5pm on the next day to prevent being dropped from your classes. For payment methods and online payment instructions, please click here.

If you are looking for additional resources to help you achieve academic success, the ELI Student Success Coaches are also here to help you. Your success coach can help with study strategies and academic resources to include free online tutoring, webinars, and free online workshops which all promote your academic success. To contact your Success Coach, please send an email to ELISuccess@nvcc.edu or please call 703.764.5076.

Monday, August 19, 2013

Welcome to the Fall 2013 Semester - Getting Started in Your ELI Class

As you prepare for the new semester, the information referenced below will help answer your questions about online learning and get your semester off to a great start!

Blackboard Course Availability: Your online ELI class should appear in Blackboard on the day that your class is scheduled to begin. Some instructors may make their course available a few days early. If your class does not appear in Blackboard by the scheduled start date, please email us at elisuccess@nvcc.edu.

Logging Into Blackboard: If you need help logging into Blackboard, please view the How to Log In tutorial on ELI’s website.

ELI Attendance Requirements: To meet attendance requirements for your course(s), you must log in and complete at least one assignment by the census date. IMPORTANT: Please be aware that faculty may require one or more assignments be submitted prior to the census date. Please review your syllabus in Blackboard for your specific course requirements.

NOVA Email: Please be certain to use your NOVA email for communication with NOVA faculty and offices. For instructions to access your NOVA email, please click here.

Review Your Syllabus: Your syllabus is located in your course Blackboard. Be sure to review it thoroughly and familiarize yourself with due dates to include testing due dates. To promote your success, we recommend that you be proactive and try to take your tests a few days early.

August 21-September 12: ELI Welcome Week Events--ELI will be hosting a number of events to welcome our new and continuing students. Plan now to participate! Please click here for a complete listing of our upcoming Welcome Week events!

Beginning August 21: Campus Welcome Week Events--As an ELI student, you are welcome to take advantage of on-campus resources and events. Many NOVA campuses will be hosting a plethora of Welcome Week activities to include giveaways, games, free food and more! If you live in the area, consider participating in these events at a nearby campus.

August 19 and August 21: ELI Orientation Webinars: If you are new to ELI or have not participated in an Orientation, you are encouraged to sign up! The 45 minute Orientation webinar for NOVA ELI students will focus on answering key questions to getting started at ELI. Please click here to register for one of the sessions referenced below.

Textbooks: Course textbooks are referenced on the Alexandria Campus Bookstore website at, http://nvcc-eli.bncollege.com/. Please click here and click on SHOP NOW. Next, enter your class via the drop down boxes and then click on ‘Add Course’ (located under the drop down boxes). Next, go to ‘Step Two’ and click on ‘View Textbook List’. You textbooks will be referenced.

Proctor Requests: If you are out of the area, it is not too early to submit your Proctor Request. Requests take 3-5 business days to process so please do not wait until the day before your test to submit your request!

Student Success Coaches: Questions or concerns, the ELI Success Coaching Team is here to assist you! We are here to partner with you and provide assistance and resources to promote your academic success. For more information, please email elisuccess@nvcc.edu or call 703.764.5076. ELI offers many resources and tips through our social media channels, so be sure to follow NovaELIfe on Facebook and Twitter.

We wish you an enjoyable and successful semester!

Friday, August 16, 2013

Tools for Success: Sign Up Now for an ELI Online Orientation

Join us online for ELI Orientation

We have a Saturday session tomorrow! Sign up Now….

Are you enrolled in your first distance learning course? Or, have you taken an online course previously and want to ensure that you are headed in the right direction? Do you have any questions about using Blackboard to complete your ELI course? A great place to start is with the ELI Orientation webinar.

A webinar is a live, online instruction session. You can participate in a webinar from any computer with Internet access and speakers. A microphone is not required as we will use a text chat for all questions. Participation in all webinars offered through ELI is free, but registration is required. Prior to the webinar, all students registered will receive an email with information about how to join the webinar live. You can view the ELI Webinar schedule and registration process here.

Plan to attend and promote your success!

Connect with ELI on Facebook, Twitter & join fellow ELI students in the Virtual Student Union.

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Tools for Success: Sign Up Now for an ELI Online Orientation

Join us online for ELI Orientation this Fall

Plan to attend and promote your success!

Connect with ELI on Facebook, Twitter & join fellow ELI students in the Virtual Student Union.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Tools for Success: Sign Up Now for an ELI Online Orientation

Join us online for ELI Orientation this Fall

Our next session is tonight, 6:30-7:30 register now....

You will need the ability to run JAVA to load Blackboard Collaborate, the web conferencing tool we use for the orientation webinar. You can test your connection ability ahead of time by visiting http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com and clicking on "First Time Users -- Blackboard Collaborate web conferencing".

The ELI Orientation webinar is a live, one hour online instruction session that focuses on getting started in your ELI courses, navigating your Blackboard course site, identifying tips for success, and highlighting student support services. During the webinar, you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you have before you start your course.

In addition to the Orientation webinar, there will be several “How to Succeed in a Distance Learning Course” webinars scheduled. This live, 45-minute webinar is an opportunity to learn tips for success in distance learning courses and focuses on time management, learning preferences, study strategies, tutoring services, test anxiety, and exam preparation.

Upcoming Orientation sessions:

Plan to attend and promote your success!

Connect with ELI on Facebook, Twitter & join fellow ELI students in the Virtual Student Union.

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

ELI Orientation Webinars – Getting the Fall Semester off to a Good Start!

The fall semester will be here before we know it!  If you have not participated in an ELI Orientation Webinar, we encourage you to sign up now! Whether you are a new or seasoned ELI Student, Orientation will help promote your academic success as an online student.

The ELI Orientation webinar is a live, one hour online instruction session that focuses on getting started in your courses, navigating your Blackboard course site, and identifying tips for success and student support services. During the webinar, you will have the opportunity to ask questions, by typing them into the question box and submitting.   You can participate in a webinar from any computer with Internet access.

Participation in all webinars offered through ELI is free, but registration is required. To register, please click here. Next, click on the session date that fits your schedule, enter the requested information and submit (please be sure to enter your complete NOVA email address). Once you have registered for the Orientation webinar, you will receive an email with more information about how to join the webinar live.

For additional information to help get your semester off to a good start, please click here. If you have additional questions, the ELI Success Coaching Team is here to assist you. We are here to partner with you and provide assistance and resources to promote your academic success. ELI offers resources and tips through our NovaElife social media channels. For links to our informational blogs, academic resources, Facebook and Twitter, please click here. We invite you to contact us throughout the semester at elisuccess@nvcc.edu or 703.764.0120.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

SmarterMeasure: Life Factors Section

Many students strongly desire to continue their education. However, often other situations in life prevent them from being able to do so.

The Life Factors section of SmarterMeasure asks questions about other elements in your life that may impact your ability to continue your education. The section measures five items: Time, Place, Reason, Resources, and Skills.

You may be able to modify circumstances which impact some of these life skills. If so, you are encouraged to take appropriate action to help yourself succeed. But some of the circumstances in life may be beyond your control. If this is the case, being aware of these realities and planning accordingly may be beneficial for you.

To obtain log-in information for the SmarterMeasure assessment, email Elicounselors@nvcc.edu from your VCCS email account.

* You can find this information and more in the ‘Assessment Summary’ once you complete SmarterMeasure.

Monday, May 20, 2013

ELI Orientation Webinars – Getting Your Semester off to a Good Start!

Welcome to the Summer Semester! If you have not participated in an ELI Orientation Webinar, we encourage you to sign up now! Whether you are a new or seasoned ELI Student, Orientation will help promote your academic success as an online student.

The ELI Orientation webinar is a live, one hour online instruction session that focuses on getting started in your courses, navigating your Blackboard course site, and identifying tips for success and student support services. During the webinar, you will have the opportunity to ask questions, by typing them into the question box and submitting.   You can participate in a webinar from any computer with Internet access.

Participation in all webinars offered through ELI is free, but registration is required. To register, please click here. Next, click on the session date that fits your schedule, enter the requested information and submit (please be sure to enter your complete NOVA email address). Once you have registered for the Orientation webinar, you will receive an email with more information about how to join the webinar live.

For additional information to help get your semester off to a good start, please click here. If you have additional questions, the ELI Success Coaching Team is here to assist you. We are here to partner with you and provide assistance and resources to promote your academic success. ELI offers resources and tips through our NovaElife social media channels. For links to our informational blogs, academic resources, Facebook and Twitter, please click here. We invite you to contact us throughout the semester at elisuccess@nvcc.edu or 703.764.0120.