STUDENT DIRECTIONS FOR ACCESSING eNOVA

1. Technical Rquirements

To participate in this online session, you must have:

• a PC computer (Windows 2000 or XP; P350+ MHz, 128+ MB memory; and 800x600 16-bit color display or better). Please note that at this time , eNOVA is not MAC-compatible.
• an Internet connection (28.8 kbps or faster Internet connection)
• an Internet browser (at least Internet Explorer 5.01, Netscape 7.2, or Firefox 1.0)
• a computer microphone and speakers or a computer headset w/microphone
• and an NVCC-provided username and password.

At least one day prior to your online session, follow these directions to become familiar with eNOVA ( powered by Centra.)

2. Identify and Install Needed Accessories

You will use a microphone and speakers or computer headset with microphone to communicate during your session. Instructions to install a microphone and complete the Audio Wizard can be found at http://novaonline.nvcc.edu/eNOVA/microtutorial.htm.

3. Find your User Name and Password

Your login is your VCCS email address minus the @vccs.mail.edu

LOGIN: Your Partial VCCS Email Address

(If your VCCS email is jdoe4332@VCCS.edu , then your eNOVA login is jdoe4332)

PASSWORD: Your Birth Date (MMDDYY)

(For example, January 20, 1974, would be 012074)

You will be prompted to change your password. Your Blackboard password is recommended as it will be easier to remember.

4. Access the eNOVA Login Page
Before beginning, close all applications that are open and running on your computer, including your email and any other browser sites. (Leaving applications open can cause the eNOVA software to lock up.) You may also have to temporarily turn off firewalls and pop up blockers in order to download the software.

•  Launch your browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Firefox)

•  Type in http://enova.nvcc.edu to go to the NVCC eNOVA website. Press Enter on your keyboard, and the eNOVA Login Page will appear.

•  Enter your Login and Password information, and click Login. To review your password information, see above.

 5. Accessing your Event
After logging in, the My Schedule Page will appear. You will see the eNOVA session you are currently scheduled to attend under the Upcoming Tab. To access the event, follow these steps:

• Click on the blue Attend link, located below and to the right of the event you are scheduled to attend.
• You will be prompted to allow an automatic download of Centra Software (Click YES). The Centra software will be downloaded to your computer and you will automatically be taken to the Centra Interface for your course.
• You will usually be asked to complete the Audio Wizard. See the microphone tutorial for specific directions and pictures.
• In the lower left corner you will see a yellow Pre Session box. While this is highlighted, you may review the Agenda for the event and chat with other students listed in the Participants box. If this box is not visible, your computer task bar at the bottom of the screen may be hiding it.
• Once the instructor begins the session, the yellow Pre-session box will turn to a red Recording box. At that point, your instructor will guide you through the session.

IMPORTANT REMINDER!   It is very important to read and complete these instructions before your scheduled session to see if your computer is compliant with all eNOVA requirements and to ensure that you are able to connect to the NVCC eNOVA Server. For more information, visit the NVCC eNOVA User Support website at http://www.nvcc.edu/depts/centra/default.asp .

If, after reviewing the support site, you have any technical problems or questions, please contact one of the following individuals anytime up to 2 hours before your scheduled eNOVA session.

eNOVA Tech Support:703-323-3330

eNOVA Tech Support for MEC Students: 703-822-6670 or 703/606-4527

Extended Learning Institute Distance Learning Hotline: 703-323-3347 or 1-800-627-5443

Remember!!!! You must have either a computer microphone and speakers or a computer headset with microphone to participate in eNOVA.

  Good Luck!

Prepared by Technology Applications Center : 9/7/04

Updated by the Extended Learning Institute 8/15/06