Remote Teaching Resources

Stay Informed

Update 01-23-2023 from DSO-HROrgDev:
- While COVID-19 continues to be a part of our community response efforts, we have now moved out of the pandemic phase for emergency response and back to normal operations. At this time, you are no longer required to report a COVID-19 diagnosis on the internal Alamo Colleges District case tracking form or to your campus risk coordinator. However, please note the CDC does still requires positive COVID-19 cases to isolate/quarantine for a minimum of 5 days. Please follow the CDC guidance as described on their website.
- If you develop symptoms or test positive for COVID-19, speak with your supervisor on how to proceed with time off or working remotely, similar to other illness (flu, cold, etc.).

Return to Campus Plan for the Alamo Colleges

For more info or to report cases, contact Risk Manager Garvin Dansby gdansby3@alamo.edu

General Remote Tools and Resources

Remote Employee Toolkit
Faculty: Keep Teaching
ScreenSteps - guides and resources for other tools (Respondus, MediaSite, etc.)

Student Remote Resources & Services

Academic Support Services
Online Student Support at NVC
- Student Advocacy Center - counseling and referrals
Online/Remote Library Services
Online/Remote Tutoring Services via Zoom and Brainfuse
Video on How Students Access NVC Remote Tutors:

Canvas Resources

Screen Steps for Canvas

Zoom Resources

Templates and Resources in Canvas Commons

A variety of current resources are available to download into your Canvas courses from the Canvas Commons. Below you will find a brief explanation of each and download directions.

Please take note that some components of larger resources are available to be downloaded/imported individually.

16-Week Canvas Course Template

16-week Course Template

A generic 16-week course template with placeholders for 15 content modules plus a complete orientation. This template can be edited in any way to suit your course and needs. It can be used for face-to-face, remote, and online classes. Helpful guidance to the instructor is included throughout in {brackets}. Includes the NVC Orientation Module 2020-2021, Services and Resources for Students, and NVC Tutoring and Academic Support.

NOTE: This template has been updated for the 2022-2023 academic year.

To add this resource to your Canvas course(s):

Log into ACES and enter Canvas.
Click Commons in the left gray menu.
In the search box, type the name of the resource; for example: NVC_Course_Template
Click on the name of resource you want to add to your course
Click the blue Import/Download button on the right.

Import Download Button

Check mark the course(s) into which you want to import the resource.

Check mark the courses

Click the blue Import into Course button at the bottom.

Import into Course button

The import will take only a minute or two.

**Please note that importing resources from Commons will not overwrite or delete any existing content. You may need to rearrange or edit items after importing.**

If you need help importing from the Canvas Commons, please visit this Canvas Guide or click Help in the left, gray menu for 24/7 chat or phone assistance.

8-Week Canvas Course Template

8-week Course Template

A generic 8-week course template with placeholders for 8 content modules plus a complete orientation. This template can be edited in any way to suit your course and needs. It can be used for face-to-face, remote, and online classes. Helpful guidance to the instructor is included throughout in {brackets}. Includes the NVC Orientation Module 2020-201, Services and Resources for Students, and NVC Tutoring and Academic Support.

NOTE: This template has been updated for the 2022-2023 academic year.

To add this resource to your Canvas course(s):

Log into ACES and enter Canvas.
Click Commons in the left gray menu.
In the search box, type the name of the resource; for example: NVC_Course_Template
Click on the name of resource you want to add to your course
Click the blue Import/Download button on the right.

Import Download Button

Check mark the course(s) into which you want to import the resource.

Check mark the courses

Click the blue Import into Course button at the bottom.

Import into Course button

The import will take only a minute or two.

**Please note that importing resources from Commons will not overwrite or delete any existing content. You may need to rearrange or edit items after importing.**

If you need help importing from the Canvas Commons, please visit this Canvas Guide or click Help in the left, gray menu for 24/7 chat or phone assistance.

Canvas Course Orientation Module

NVC Orientation Module 2020-2021

A complete orientation module for Remote and Online courses at Northwest Vista College. Contains four editable pages and non-editable resources for Zoom, Academic And Student Support Services, and more.

NOTE: This module will be updated soon for the 2022-2023 academic year.

To add this resource to your Canvas course(s):

Log into ACES and enter Canvas.
Click Commons in the left gray menu.
In the search box, type the name of the resource; for example:
Click on the name of resource you want to add to your course
Click the blue Import/Download button on the right.

Import Download Button

Check mark the course(s) into which you want to import the resource.

Check mark the courses

Click the blue Import into Course button at the bottom.

Import into Course button

The import will take only a minute or two.

If you need help importing from the Canvas Commons, please visit this Canvas Guide or click Help in the left, gray menu for 24/7 chat or phone assistance.

NVC Tutoring and Academic Support Module

NVC Tutoring and Academic Support

A three-page module that explains all types of tutoring, academic support, and labs for Northwest Vista College. Contains both remote/online and on-campus information. Appropriate to be loaded into any NVC course with any delivery method (remote, face-to-face, online, or hybrid). Links and data are current as of Fall 2020.

To add this resource to your Canvas course(s):

Log into ACES and enter Canvas.
Click Commons in the left gray menu.
In the search box, type the name of the resource; for example:
Click on the name of resource you want to add to your course
Click the blue Import/Download button on the right.

Import Download Button

Check mark the course(s) into which you want to import the resource.

Check mark the courses

Click the blue Import into Course button at the bottom.

Import into Course button

The import will take only a minute or two.

**Please note that importing resources from Commons will not overwrite or delete any existing content. You may need to rearrange or edit items after importing.**

If you need help importing from the Canvas Commons, please visit this Canvas Guide or click Help in the left, gray menu for 24/7 chat or phone assistance.

Services and Resources for Students Canvas Page

Services and Resources for Students Canvas Page

A current page for any NVC course with links to many services and resources for students including the Access (Disability Services) Office, Library, all tutoring centers, tech help, and more. Up to date and appropriate for all courses (online, remote, face to face, hybrid).

To add this resource to your Canvas course(s):

Log into ACES and enter Canvas.
Click Commons in the left gray menu.
In the search box, type the name of the resource; for example:
Click on the name of resource you want to add to your course
Click the blue Import/Download button on the right.

Import Download Button

Check mark the course(s) into which you want to import the resource.

Check mark the courses

Click the blue Import into Course button at the bottom.

Import into Course button

The import will take only a minute or two.

**Please note that importing resources from Commons will not overwrite or delete any existing content. You may need to rearrange or edit items after importing.**

If you need help importing from the Canvas Commons, please visit this Canvas Guide or click Help in the left, gray menu for 24/7 chat or phone assistance.

How to Succeed in an Online Course (pdf)

How to Succeed in an Online Course 2022-2023

A detailed PDF to be included in online Northwest Vista College courses, this document contains helpful tips for online learners such as how to manage time, communicate with instructors, and find all needed services and resources. It contains technology information and links to support for online learning systems and tools.

Download the file here, or import it into your course from the Canvas Commons.

How To Succeed In An Online Course 2022-2023.pdf

To add this resource to your Canvas course(s):

Log into ACES and enter Canvas.
Click Commons in the left gray menu.
- In the search box, type the name of the resource; for example:
Click on the name of resource you want to add to your course
Click the blue Import/Download button on the right.

Import Download Button

Check mark the course(s) into which you want to import the resource.

Check mark the courses

Click the blue Import into Course button at the bottom.

Import into Course button

The import will take only a minute or two.

**Please note that importing resources from Commons will not overwrite or delete any existing content. You may need to rearrange or edit items after importing.**

If you need help importing from the Canvas Commons, please visit this Canvas Guide or click Help in the left, gray menu for 24/7 chat or phone assistance.