Upcoming Leadership Series Webinar

Looking to develop your personal leadership skills? Participate in our Lessons in Leadership webinar series this spring semester! Our next webinar will be Wednesday, April 2nd from 7-8 pm!

This month’s leadership webinar topic will be presented by NOVA Instructor, Stacey L. Young featuring his presentation “Belief: A Powerful Component of Success”. 

This session will cover the important topic of “belief”, along with the reasons that “belief” is a powerful component of success.

Some of the themes he will cover include:

Why is belief important?
What are the components of belief?
What are the impacts of not having belief (in one’s capabilities)?
Ways to move past doubts, fears, and worries toward actionable goals
Ways to use belief to one’s advantage

Register here!

Research Skills: A Blog Series from your ELI Library staff

Citing Your Sources

Really, the hardest part of doing research is finding the best sources and completing your paper or assignment using those sources. Citing them should be the easy part. But students tend to get pretty stressed out when it comes to citations. No worries, though, we can help.

First, why is it important to cite? There are really 2 main reasons:

1) Readers of your paper or research should be able to find where you got your information, even if your information came from online videos, podcasts, or social media. If you use or refer to images, sound, or music, your readers should be able to find those sources. By citing your sources, you give your readers a chance to utilize those same resources out of interest, or even to check your facts. 

All citation styles, e.g. MLA and APA, try to include all the information needed for someone to track down that source.

2) You need to give credit to the creators/authors of the information you use. This is key to academic integrity and avoiding plagiarism.

For information on formatting, in-text citations, and reference lists, take a look at the style guides below:

• NOVA MLA Citation Style Guide
• NOVA APA Citation Style Guide
• NOVA Libraries: Citing Media

You can also see the following sites for more help:

• Purdue OWL MLA Formatting and Style Guide
• Purdue OWL APA Formatting and Style Guide
• FAQs about the MLA Style Manual
• APA Style Blog

Upcoming Citation Webinars (THIS WEEK!):

Go to the ELI Webinars schedule at http://eli.nvcc.edu/webinars.htm to sign up for the following

citation webinars:

Citation Basics--APA Style

Make sure you’re citing your work correctly!  This 30 minute webinar will go through the basics of the APA citation style. We will cover general formatting, in-text citations, and the reference list.

Tuesday, March 18, Noon - 12:30 pm

Thursday, March 20, 6:00 - 6:30 pm

Citation Basics--MLA Style

Make sure you’re citing your work correctly!  This 30 minute webinar will go through the basics of the MLA citation style. We will cover general formatting, in-text citations, and the reference list.

Monday, March 17, 6:00 - 6:30 pm

Thursday, March 20, Noon - 12:30 pm

SmarterMeasure: Life Factors

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.

The ELI staff offer several webinars throughout the semester to help you succeed in your ELI Courses. You might be interested in participating in the GOALS: Guiding Online Adult Learners to Success series. To find the live and recorded sessions, click here.

To obtain log-in information for the SmarterMeasure assessment, email Elicounselors@nvcc.edu from your VCCS email account. Once you complete the SmarterMeasure assessment, you can find more information in the ‘Assessment Summary’ section. 

The next SmarterMeasure Webinar:

Webinar: SmarterMeasure Assessment

WhenTue, March 4, 12:15pm – 12:45pm

DescriptionThe SmarterMeasure Learning Readiness Indicator is a web-based tool to help students gauge their readiness for online learning. Are you thinking about enrolling in an online course? Is your first assignment to complete this assessment? Not sure where to start? Join us for a 30 minute webinar to learn more about completing the online assessment and what the results mean to you. Register online here. View all ELI webinars at eli.nvcc.edu/webinars.htm.

Lessons in Leadership Webinar: "No Quit Zone" with Crystal Jackson

Looking to develop your personal leadership skills? Participate in our Lessons in Leadership webinar series this spring semester! Our first webinar will be Wednesday, February 26th from 7-8 pm!

On behalf of Black History Month and National Engineering Week, this leadership webinar topic will be presented by Crystal Jackson, featuring her presentation “No Quit Zone.” Here is a little bit more info about her program:

Students are faced with being campus leaders, dealing with peer pressures, combating all the new issues that face them daily, all the while they are trying to balance it all. This keynote helps to equip them with the tools they can use to handle daily pressures, identify triggers that cause them to want to quit, and how to stay connected to their goals. To learn more about our speaker , please visit http://noquitzone.net

Students can register here.

*Attendance raffle prizes will also be awarded to select participants  

We hope to see you there!

ELI - Important Dates, Events and Information: January 21-26, 2014

IMPORTANT COURSE DATES  

Ø  January 21 – ELI 1^st 8-week – last day to sign up for audit or drop with tuition refund

Ø  January 25 – ELI 1^st 12-week – last day to sign up for audit or drop with tuition refund

 EVENTS 

Ø  For a listing of upcoming ELI events, please click here.

Ø  For a listing of upcoming NOVA events, please click here.

TEXTBOOKS

Textbooks can be ordered online at the NOVA ELI Bookstore or purchased in person at the Alexandria Campus Bookstore.  If you are unsure about what book(s) you need, you can find the books via the Find Your Textbooks Here link on the website. Please Note: If you are using Financial Aid to pay for your textbooks, you must submit a signed Book Charge Authorization  form with your book order. 

UPCOMING ELI WEBNIARS (For a complete listing of our webinars, please click here.)

Attending an ELI webinar is a valuable way to invest your time to develop your academic skills and promote your academic success. If you are new to online learning, we strongly encourage you to attend our New Student Orientation webinar.

ELI Orientation: This one hour webinar for students enrolled in courses offered through the Extended Learning Institute (ELI) will focus on getting started in your courses, navigating in your Blackboard course site, identifying tips for success, and student support services. If you are unable to attend a live session, click here to request a recording of an earlier session. Upcoming live sessions (please click on the date to register): 

• Wednesday, January 22, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
• Monday, January 27, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
• Wednesday, January 29, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
• Monday, February 3, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

GOALS: Beyond Google
Have you ever been assigned a paper or project and don’t know where to start? Do you not have time to make it to a campus library to research for your assignments? Join us for a 30 minute webinar that will introduce library resources available to you online. This webinar will review conducting college-level research using the library’s online resources.  To register, please click on the date that fits your schedule:

·       Tuesday, January 21, 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm

·       Tuesday, February 11, 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm

GOALS: Netiquette: Have you thought about your online etiquette or “Netiquette?”  This 30 min webinar will serve as an e-guide on social interaction and communicating electronically. Areas that will be covered include communication in the online classroom, social media and overall online presence. To register, please click on the date that fits your schedule:

·       Thursday, January 23, 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

·       Thursday, February 13, 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Exploring Career Options: This 45 minute webinar will focus on using various online resources to research career options.  The relationship between programs of study at NOVA, college majors, and career options will be discussed.  Resources presented will provide information on nature of work, educational requirements, job outlook, and wages. To register, please click on the date that fits your schedule:

• Tuesday, January 21, 12:15 - 1:00 pm
• Tuesday, January 28, 12:15 - 1:00 pm

The Webinars referenced below will not be streamed live; however, please feel free to request recordings:

Conducting a Job Search - This 45 minute webinar will focus on basic strategies for conducting a job search. Topics covered will include creating a plan, identifying sources of job leads, and resume, cover letter, and interview basics. To register, please click on the date: This 45 minute webinar will focus on basic strategies for conducting a job search. Topics covered will include creating a plan, identifying sources of job leads, and resume, cover letter, and interview basics.  For a recording, please email, chjensen@nvcc.edu.

Getting Ready for Your Next Semester - This 45 minute webinar for NOVA students will focus on answering key questions students have about preparing for their next semester.  Topics covered will include program identification, course selection, college resources, schedule planning, and registration/payment tips.  Click here to request a recording of an earlier session. 

Tackling Math Anxiety:  Click here to view the webinar recording:  Math can be a difficult subject no matter how smart you are.  Many students view math as overwhelming and scary—but it doesn’t have to be.  Learn how to study more efficiently for mathematics and apply relaxing techniques to reduce your anxieties.   

Beyond Google – Basic Library Skills for Online Learners- Have you ever been assigned a paper or project and don’t know where to start? Do you feel like you need extra practice for your assignments? Are you curious what library resources are available to you without going to a campus library? This 5 minute video will give you a brief introduction to what library resources are available to you as an online learner. There might be more than you expect!  Watch the video!  

Creating a Personal Mission Statement: Click here to view the webinar recording: Learn how to channel your goals into actions!  From visualization to motivation, this pre-recorded webinar will help you to create and fine-tune your personal mission statement.  

Creating Win-Win Relationships: Click here to view the webinar recording: Win-Win will teach you how to cooperate in relationships rather than compete.  This webinar will teach you how to share success with others by being respectful and assertive without being manipulated. 

Synergy: Click here to view the webinar recording: Learn how to integrate your knowledge, skills, and expertise with others to collaborate effectively.  This webinar is excellent for working in small groups and communicating with your instructor or teammates.ONGOING @ ELI

Spring 2014 Registration: Spring 2014 registration is currently underway.   Please click here  for registration information.  For a complete listing Spring 2014 ELI classes, please click here.   If you need assistance with ELI course selection, please email our counselors, elicounselors@nvcc.edu. 

Proctor Requests:  If you are out of the area, be sure to submit your Proctor Request.  Proctor Requests are processed in the order they are received.  It takes 3-5 business days for the form to be processed so please do not wait until the day before your test!

RESOURCES TO PROMOTE YOUR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Smarthinking Free 24/7 Tutoring:  Click here to access Smarthinking free tutoring.  Course Success is just a click away!

Student Lingo: Student Lingo is a series of interactive on-demand workshops, action plans, and valuable resources focused on helping students achieve their academic, personal, and career goals. Workshops include test taking strategies, time management, study skills, resume writing and more. Click here to learn more.

Success Coaches:  The ELI Success Coaching Team is here to assist you.  They are available to partner with you and provide assistance, time management help and resources to promote your academic success.  They can be reached at elisuccess@nvcc.edu or 703.764.5076.

ELI also offers resources and tips through our NovaELIfe social media channels. For links to our informational blogs, academic resources, Facebook and Twitter, please click here. 

ELI - Important Dates, Events and Information: January 6-12, 2014

IMPORTANT COURSE DATES

Class sessions that begin next Monday, January 13, 2014

Ø  January 13 – ELI 1^st 16-week classes begin

Ø  January 13 – ELI 1^st 8-week classes begin

Ø  January 13 – ELI 1^st 12-week classes begin

Ø  January 13 – ELI 1^st 4-week classes (MTT only) begin

EVENTS 

Ø  For a listing of upcoming ELI events, please click here.

Ø  For a listing of upcoming NOVA events, please click here.

TEXTBOOKS

Don’t put off ordering your textbooks!  Many ELI classes begin next week.  Textbooks can be ordered online at the NOVA ELI Bookstore or purchased in person at the Alexandria Campus Bookstore.  If you are unsure about what book(s) you need, you can find the books via the Find Your Textbooks Here link on the website. Please Note: If you are using Financial Aid to pay for your textbooks, you must submit a signed Book Charge Authorization  form with your book order. 

UPCOMING ELI WEBNIARS

Attending an ELI webinar is a valuable way to invest your time to develop your academic skills and promote your academic success. If you are new to online learning, we strongly encourage you to attend our New Student Orientation webinar. Please visit our Webinar Schedule.  We will be offering many excellent webinars throughout the semester beginning in mid-January.

ELI Orientation: This one hour webinar for students enrolled in courses offered through the Extended Learning Institute (ELI) will focus on getting started in your courses, navigating in your Blackboard course site, identifying tips for success, and student support services. If you are unable to attend a live session, click here to request a recording of an earlier session. Upcoming live sessions (please click on the date to register): 

• Monday, January 6, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
• Wednesday, January 8, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
• Saturday, January 11, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
• Monday, January 13, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
• Wednesday, January 15, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
• Wednesday, January 22, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
• Monday, January 27, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
• Wednesday, January 29, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
• Monday, February 3, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

The Webinars referenced below will not be streamed live; however, please feel free to request recordings:

Conducting a Job Search - This 45 minute webinar will focus on basic strategies for conducting a job search. Topics covered will include creating a plan, identifying sources of job leads, and resume, cover letter, and interview basics. To register, please click on the date: This 45 minute webinar will focus on basic strategies for conducting a job search. Topics covered will include creating a plan, identifying sources of job leads, and resume, cover letter, and interview basics.  For a recording, please email, chjensen@nvcc.edu.

Getting Ready for Your Next Semester - This 45 minute webinar for NOVA students will focus on answering key questions students have about preparing for their next semester.  Topics covered will include program identification, course selection, college resources, schedule planning, and registration/payment tips.  Click here to request a recording of an earlier session. 

Tackling Math Anxiety:  Click here to view the webinar recording:  Math can be a difficult subject no matter how smart you are.  Many students view math as overwhelming and scary—but it doesn’t have to be.  Learn how to study more efficiently for mathematics and apply relaxing techniques to reduce your anxieties.   

Beyond Google – Basic Library Skills for Online Learners- Have you ever been assigned a paper or project and don’t know where to start? Do you feel like you need extra practice for your assignments? Are you curious what library resources are available to you without going to a campus library? This 5 minute video will give you a brief introduction to what library resources are available to you as an online learner. There might be more than you expect!  Watch the video!  

Creating a Personal Mission Statement: Click here to view the webinar recording: Learn how to channel your goals into actions!  From visualization to motivation, this pre-recorded webinar will help you to create and fine-tune your personal mission statement.  

Creating Win-Win Relationships: Click here to view the webinar recording: Win-Win will teach you how to cooperate in relationships rather than compete.  This webinar will teach you how to share success with others by being respectful and assertive without being manipulated. 

Synergy: Click here to view the webinar recording: Learn how to integrate your knowledge, skills, and expertise with others to collaborate effectively.  This webinar is excellent for working in small groups and communicating with your instructor or teammates.

ONGOING @ ELI

Spring 2014 Registration: Spring 2014 registration is currently underway.   Please click here  for registration information.  For a complete listing Spring 2014 ELI classes, please click here.   If you need assistance with ELI course selection, please email our counselors, elicounselors@nvcc.edu. 

Proctor Requests:  If you are out of the area, be sure to submit your Proctor Request.  Proctor Requests are processed in the order they are received.  It takes 3-5 business days for the form to be processed so please do not wait until the day before your test!

RESOURCES TO PROMOTE YOUR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Smarthinking Free 24/7 Tutoring:  Click here to access Smarthinking free tutoring.  Course Success is just a click away!

Student Lingo: Student Lingo is a series of interactive on-demand workshops, action plans, and valuable resources focused on helping students achieve their academic, personal, and career goals. Workshops include test taking strategies, time management, study skills, resume writing and more. Click here to learn more.

Success Coaches:  The ELI Success Coaching Team is here to assist you.  They are available to partner with you and provide assistance, time management help and resources to promote your academic success.  They can be reached at elisuccess@nvcc.edu or 703.764.5076.

ELI also offers resources and tips through our NovaELIfe social media channels. For links to our informational blogs, academic resources, Facebook and Twitter, please click here.

 

 

This Week at ELI: November 4-November 10, 2013

BLACKBOARD ANNOUNCEMENT

Beginning Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 6:00 PM through Sunday, November 10, 2013 at 12:00 PM, VCCS engineers will be upgrading Blackboard to Service Pack 13.  Although it is possible for the upgrade to be completed in less time than indicated, VCCS is reserving the full amount of time to resolve any issues that may arise.  As a result, Blackboard, and, its direct link learn.vccs.edu may not be available during all or part of this 20-hour outage window. 

 

Please plan ahead and make any necessary adjustments to your weekend study schedule to ensure that the outage will not impact your assignment completion: 

IMPORTANT COURSE DATES

Ø  November 7 – ELI 3^rd 12 week session, last day to withdraw with grade of ‘W’.

Ø  Don’t put off studying for finals, be prepared---1^st 12 week classes will be ending on November 12, 2013.   

EVENTS 

v  Nov. 4-8  Advising Week – held on all NOVA Campuses

v  For a listing of ELI events, please click here.

v  For a listing of NOVA events, please click here.

v  Don’t forget, Tuesday, November 5, 2013 is Election Day. 

UPCOMING ELI WEBNIARS

Attending an ELI webinar is a valuable way to invest your time to develop your academic/career skills and promote your success.  

Tuesday, November 5, 7:00-7:45pm and Thursday, November 7 12:15-1:00pm: Getting Ready for Your Next Semester - This 45 minute webinar for NOVA students will focus on answering key questions students have about preparing for their next semester.  Topics covered will include program identification, course selection, college resources, schedule planning, and registration/payment tips.  To register, please click on the date:  Tuesday, November 5 7:00 – 7:45 pm OR Thursday, November 7 12:15 – 1:00 pm

Tuesday, November 5,  6:30-7:00pm: Citation Basics MLA Style -  Make sure you’re citing your work correctly!  This 30 minute webinar will go through the basics of the MLA citation style. We will cover general formatting, in-text citations, and the reference list. To register, please click on the date: Tuesday, November 5, 6:30-7:00pm  OR  Thursday, November 7, Noon - 12:30pm.

Tuesday, November 5,  12noon-12:30pm: Citation Basics APA Style -  Make sure you’re citing your work correctly!  This 30 minute webinar will go through the basics of the APA citation style. We will cover general formatting, in-text citations, and the reference list.  To register, please click on the link: Tuesday, November 5, Noon - 12:30pm  OR Thursday, November 7, 6:30 - 7:00pm.

The Webinars referenced below will not be streamed live; however, please feel free to request a recording:

Tackling Math Anxiety:  Click here to view the webinar recording:  Math can be a difficult subject no matter how smart you are.  Many students view math as overwhelming and scary—but it doesn’t have to be.  Learn how to study more efficiently for mathematics and apply relaxing techniques to reduce your anxieties.   

Beyond Google – Basic Library Skills for Online Learners- Have you ever been assigned a paper or project and don’t know where to start? Do you feel like you need extra practice for your assignments? Are you curious what library resources are available to you without going to a campus library? This 5 minute video will give you a brief introduction to what library resources are available to you as an online learner. There might be more than you expect!  Watch the video!  

Creating a Personal Mission Statement: Click here to view the webinar recording: Learn how to channel your goals into actions!  From visualization to motivation, this pre-recorded webinar will help you to create and fine-tune your personal mission statement.  

Creating Win-Win Relationships: Click here to view the webinar recording: Win-Win will teach you how to cooperate in relationships rather than compete.  This webinar will teach you how to share success with others by being respectful and assertive without being manipulated. 

Synergy: Click here to view the webinar recording: Learn how to integrate your knowledge, skills, and expertise with others to collaborate effectively.  This webinar is excellent for working in small groups and communicating with your instructor or teammates.

ELI Orientation: Click here to request a recording of an earlier session. This one hour webinar for students enrolled in courses offered through the Extended Learning Institute (ELI) will focus on getting started in your courses, navigating in your Blackboard course site, identifying tips for success, and student support services.

ONGOING 

·       Proctor Requests:  If you are out of the area, be sure to submit your Proctor Request.  Proctor Requests are processed in the order they are received.  It takes 3-5 business days for the form to be processed so please do not wait until the day before your test!