Online programs at 太阳城集团博彩 utilize Canvas as the online education platform for students to interact with their instructor 和 fellow students 和 to complete assignments. 操作Canvas, students must have basic internet skills, consistent access to a Windows PC or Mac, 和 know how to perform the following tasks:
- Upload files as email attachments.
- Submit online assignments.
- Use discussion boards, email 和 chats.
- Use 微软 Office software, primarily MS Word.
注意: Do 不 rely on smartphones or Chromebooks. 访问 to website functionality 和 required course materials is limited on mobile devices, 和 Chromebooks do 不 support the necessary software.
GENERAL COMPUTER AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
学生 also must have compatible hardware 和 software. Please explore the following areas to learn more about online tech requirements at 太阳城集团博彩.
- 硬件:
- 学生 must primarily use a desktop computer or laptop (Windows PC or Mac).
- Google Chromebooks are 不 fully compatible with some required software 和 therefore 不能 be used for all online classes.
- 在线课程 不能 be completed on a smartphone or tablet, but they can be used as a secondary means of communication by using the Canvas移动应用.
- iPad users would download RLDB from the 苹果 App Store. 注意: The instructor must have the option to allow an iPad to be used selected.
- Minimum Screen Size:
- Windows PC: 1280 x 768
- Mac: 1280 * 800
- Compatible Operating Systems:
- Windows PC: Windows 10或以上
- Mac: OSX 10.10或以上.
- R和om 访问 Memory (RAM)
- Windows PC: 4 GB RAM (for most PCs); 2 GB RAM (on a 32-bit system)
- Mac: 4gb内存
- 处理器:
- Windows PC: 2.0 GHz处理器
- 麦克:英特尔
- High-Speed Internet Connection:
- High-speed/broadb和 access is required for most courses.
- Do 不 rely on public Wi-Fi or dial-up access. The use of public access Wi-Fi (for example, at restaurants or libraries) may result in slowness or errors.
- Supported Web Browsers:
- Be sure you have the latest version of your favorite web browser such as Chrome, 火狐, Safari或Edge.
- Internet Explorer is 不 支持.
- Tip: If you have trouble with one browser, try a different one.
- Word Processing Software:
- Most courses require word-processing such as MS Word 和 the ability to save files as .多克斯, .医生, .rtf或 .pdf.
- BHC students can get MS Office for free. Directions for downloading MS Office.
- Canvas移动应用
- Again, do 不 rely on smartphones 和 tablets. They can be used as a secondary means of access to course materials but their functionality is limited.
- Android: Version 5.0或更高.
- iOS:版本13.0或更高.
- How to download the Canvas移动应用
- Some courses will require a microphone to use with Canvas Conferences, 变焦.us 或者网络监控.
- Some webcams 和 laptops have microphones already built in. If yours does 不, you may need to purchase a webcam or microphone.
- Headphone/earbuds/speakers for listening.
- A webcam/camera capable of video conferencing or recording speeches (SPEC 101).
- 请注意: For online completely sections of SPEC 101, students are required to record their speeches following requirements set by IAI公司. View requirements for the Online Completely SPEC 101 Course
Most online courses will require you to take online tests that are monitored; these are known as "proctored exams." Some online courses might give you the choice to take a proctored exam at a BHC检测中心 和/or via BHC's web proctoring tools.
第一个工具是 Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB) Use the following for installation instructions:
- PC users* click here to install RLDB
- Mac users click here to install RLDB
- Personal Chromebook users follow these instructions to install RLDB:
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- Log in to the Chromebook start Google Chrome.
- Log in to Canvas 和 navigate to the exam that requires LockDown Browser.
- Select the link for downloading 和 installing LockDown Browser.
- From the Chrome web store, select “Add to Chrome” to install the LockDown Browser Extension.
- iPad users would download RLDB from the 苹果 App Store. 注意: The instructor must have the option to allow an iPad to be used selected.
- If you are using a Chromebook managed by a high school or employer, hopefully they have already added the RLDB extension to your device. If 不, 和 your course requires it, please send the LockDown Administrator Guide (PDF) to the person who manages the Chromebook devices.
*如果使用 Windows S模式, you must switch out of it or find an alternative; 不能 switch S Mode back into.
第二个工具是 Respondus监控. Some courses require a test to be proctored via RLDB 和 Respondus监控. Please watch this video to learn more about Respondus监控.
Courses that are completely online might give you the choice to take a proctored test at a BHC检测中心.
Respondus监控 requires:
- Webcam with microphone.
- High-speed/broadb和 internet connection.
- Installation of BHC’s RLDB.
- Identification: You will be required to take a picture of your government-issued photo ID. Acceptable ID includes driver's license or photo ID card. The ID must include your photo 和 name. (You may cover up personal information, e.g. driver's license number, address, weight, height, etc.)
注意: As part of BHC’s agreement with Respondus, Respondus offers support to all of our users. 请到我们的 Online Learning Orientation Troubleshooting page for details about submitting a ticket to Respondus.
All students need access to a computer for success in their coursework. The operating systems on most computers already have some features that include these accessibility technologies:
- 更改字体大小
- Changing size of desktop icons
- Magnification of portions of your screen
- Converting text to speech
- Altering background color
- Captioning for audio
- 语音识别
可访问性 for operating systems: Both 微软 和 苹果 provide additional accessibility guides, tutorials 和 tips for use on your computer. 参观 微软 or 苹果 websites for information beyond the documents provided here. 学生 may contact the Disability Services Office for questions about accommodations.
屏幕阅读器: Canvas supports the following screen readers.
- Mac: VoiceOver (latest version for Safari)
- PC: JAWS (latest version for 火狐)
- PC: NVDA (latest version for 火狐)
- There is no screen reader support for Canvas in Chrome.
What are the Canvas accessibility st和ards? Click here to view the Canvas 可访问性 St和ards.
For further information regarding technical requirements, please visit these links:
- Canvas Technical Requirements
- Canvas Browser Requirements
- Canvas移动应用
- SIMnet测试页面 (适用于cs100)
- 微软 Office 资源
- More details about LockDown Browser + Respondus监控
请注意: These are the basic requirements for most online classes. Please check for a "Course Objectives 和 Technical Requirements" link for any class that you are taking or thinking about taking to see if there are further requirements. 搜索 courses here.
Remember to have a backup plan! When taking an online course it is always a good idea to have a backup plan in case of connection issues 和/or equipment failure. Most libraries have internet access, or you may have a friend you can call on in the event of technical problems. The 太阳城集团博彩 computer labs also are available during hours of operation. Having a backup plan can prevent lots of stress later!