Instructional Support Services Faculty Resources
- This site houses all Instructional Support Services guides and information for support.
- Faculty can also connect directly via email or by appointment with ISS Staff for assistance.
Instructional Support Services
Online Instructional Guidelines
- Expectations and guidelines for online course design
Online instructional guidelines
Canvas Guides
- Canvas is the Learning Management System for all Germanna and VCCS courses.
- Canvas Guides is the online documentation site for instructors. The guides provide you with instruction and demonstration of all Canvas tools and features.
Zoom Help
- Zoom is the video conferencing technology used by the VCCS and Germanna for all online meetings.
- The Zoom Support site can provide documentation for all Zoom issues, including walkthroughs and the ability to submit tickets for further support.
Google Help
- Google Help provides you with support for all Google tools. You can also find helpful guides for learning how to use all of the Google Suite features. The support site is organized by tool or you can type your question into the search bar.
Microsoft Office Help
- Microsoft Office 365 is available to Germanna staff and faculty, including Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Excel.
- The Microsoft Office help site can provide documentation for Office issues, including walkthroughs and the ability to submit tickets for further support.
Infobase
- Infobase is a solution that provides students, faculty, and staff with online training so that they can successfully utilize technology. Infobase also has content on teaching strategies, career readiness, soft skills, and more.
- Infobase can be accessed through the myGCC portal.
Library
- The Germanna Library serves faculty by providing access to resources and assistance with research.
ACE/Brainfuse
- The Academic Center for Excellence provides resources to assist students with tutoring, math, and writing support.
Academic Center for Excellence
The Grizz
- The Grizz houses all information regarding student activities, including clubs and events.
- Sign up for The Grizz through the myGCC portal to gain access and connect with other students.
Navigate
- Navigate serves as a communication channel for faculty, students, and student support services.
- Navigate can be accessed through the myGCC portal.
Go2Knowledge
- Go2Knowledge provides ongoing professional development on a variety of topics for faculty and staff. These professional development opportunities can include but live and on-demand webinars.
- Go2Knowledge can be accessed via the myGCC portal.
TransferVA
- TransferVA includes information regarding the ability for courses at Germanna to transfer to other institutions.
- Use this information in discussions with faculty and advisors to make the best choice regarding your course selection at Germanna.