Technology Requirements

Students in this course will need a working and reliable computer and Internet access that will allow the use of Canvas course site tools, Zoom, Kaltura, and any online resources provided. No special software is required but students will need access to Microsoft Office products, namely Word.

As part of your online course experience, you can expect to utilize a variety of technologies:

  • Communicate via email including sending attachments,
  • Navigate the World Wide Web using a Web browser such as Internet Explorer,
  • Use office applications such as Microsoft Office (or similar) to create documents,
  • Be willing to learn how to communicate using a discussion board and upload assignments to a classroom Canvas site,
  • Be comfortable uploading and downloading saved files,
  • Have easy access to the Internet, and
  • Navigate Canvas, including using the email component within Canvas.

 

Mobile Access Disclaimer

Though Canvas provides a mobile app which works well for the majority of course content, this course site is still best viewed via a desktop or laptop running a complete operating system, as opposed to a tablet or smartphone. Some interactive course elements may not be viewed via mobile devices, and it is certainly not recommended that you attempt to complete assignments or take graded quizzes or tests via mobile devices.