To take courses at Newman, you will need the following technology and skills:
Technology:
Modern PC or Mac (desktop or laptop) with high-speed Internet. Computers are available in the 2nd floor lounge in Bishop Gerber Science Center.
Webcam and microphone capable of video-conferencing.
(Most courses using online exams will require a webcam and microphone.)
Download the: Zoom Client for Meetings https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and Teams Client for Meetings https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app.
Browsers: Google Chrome is preferred, Microsoft Edge, Safari, or Firefox are also OK. Internet Explorer is not supported.
Additional software or equipment may be required by your instructor. These will be specified when you enroll.
Android and iOS devices along with Chromebooks can be used in Canvas.
PC Requirments:
Skills:
To take an online course, students should have basic technical proficiencies, such as the ability to navigate the Internet, use compressed files, transfer files, and attach files to email.