You\u2019ll want to have a laptop or desktop computer to support your learning. A webcam and headset\/speakers and microphone is ideal for synchronous learning activities. While a smartphone or tablet is a good workaround for videoconferencing access, these devices don\u2019t work as well for completing assignments.<\/p>\n
High-speed internet is important for videoconferencing activities. A minimum speed of 4 mbps is recommended. You can check and verify the speed of your home internet connection at websites such as speedtest.net<\/a> or fast.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The Convergys Lab in the John E. Robbins Library will have a limited number of computer workstations available in the Fall. This is also where you will have access to a printer. To ensure social distancing, you will be able to book these workstations, and printer times, by making an appointment. Appointment booking will be available at the end of August, from the library homepage<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wireless internet access will be available from the main floor of the John E. Robbins Library (also by appointment), or in the lower level of Harvest Hall (drop-in and social distancing rules apply).<\/p>\n If you are unable to obtain needed IT resources due to financial hardship or other accessibility need, you should reach out to Student Services. A limited number of laptops are available through the\u00a0<\/span>BU Laptop Loan Program<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Some of you have done online learning before, while this is new to others. Your instructors will be using different technologies to deliver your courses. Some of the common platforms include:<\/p>\n Online learning platforms are a form of social media, and with all social media, privacy and security needs to be considered. We have developed a\u00a0<\/span>short guide on privacy and security<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>when using online teaching and learning technologies.<\/p>\n Our number one question every Fall<\/em> is \u201cWhere do I change my password?<\/a> \u201d You can do this online.<\/p>\n IT Security is important to help protect you information and that of your fellow students. Review the\u00a0<\/span>IT Security page<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>for best practices on working securely.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The entire team at BU is passionate about student success. We want to help you make the most of your time at university. If you are running into difficulties, there are a number of ways to get support.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll need basic technology for learning online You\u2019ll want to have a laptop or desktop computer to support your learning. A webcam and headset\/speakers and microphone is ideal for synchronous learning activities. While a smartphone or tablet is a good workaround for videoconferencing access, these devices don\u2019t work as well for completing assignments. Basic technology […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":447,"featured_media":0,"parent":19,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1428","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/helpdesk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1428","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/helpdesk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/helpdesk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/helpdesk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/447"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/helpdesk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1428"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/helpdesk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1428\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1440,"href":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/helpdesk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1428\/revisions\/1440"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/helpdesk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/helpdesk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1428"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}You can access printers and the internet at BU<\/h3>\n
You\u2019ll be working in new ways<\/h3>\n
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Some things stay the same<\/h3>\n
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