This course is taught fully online. You will need to log in to Moodle several times each week to participate in the learning activities I have prepared for you.

Technology requirements

Please make sure your browser is up-to-date. Whether you are a PC or a Mac user, the suggested browser is Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection. The minimum computer requirements are:

    • Computer running Windows 7, 8, 10, or Mac OSX 10.11+ with minimum 8GB of RAM
    • Internet browser: Chrome, Firefox
    • Broadband connection recommended - video lectures and/or video content may be part of the course
    • Word processor that allows you to create .doc or .docx files (i.e., Microsoft Word). STU students have free access to Microsoft products both online and for download. You can get them by visiting the STU Information Technology Services (ITS) website.
If you are thinking of purchasing a laptop computer to use for your STU courses, here's an example of a set-up that should be adequate for your needs:

Type: New Windows laptop
Storage: Minimum 64GB (SSD or Flash recommended)
Computer & Processor: Minimum 1.6GHz (or higher)
Memory: 8GB RAM
Browsers: Current web browser is required
Devices: Built-in camera, microphone, and speakers
Optional: Headset/earbuds with microphone and protective case

Moodle

If you are new to Moodle, or if you find that some of the Moodle terminology is unfamiliar, try spending a few minutes in the self-directed Student Orientation to Moodle right here on STU's Moodle site. Feel free to self-enrol and work your way through the parts of the training that you feel would be helpful for you. Your STU Student Success Coach can also help you get used to using Moodle for your coursework:  https://stu.ca/learningstrategies/

If you have questions about using Moodle, please contact STU Information Technology (IT) support at helpdesk@stu.ca. They use a ticket system, so you'll get an email saying they've received your request and then another email from an IT staff member when they're ready to help you.

Panopto

STU has purchased a licence to use Panopto for video-recording. Panopto includes several features to enhance your viewing, including captions, a table of contents, and searchability. You as a student have access to Panopto to make videos (or narrated slideshows, screencasts, or whiteboard videos if you set up  a smartphone to "join" your project). 

The Panopto website contains video tutorials and documentation to help you learn to use it. Panopto is embedded here in Moodle. You are also allowed to access 24/7 Panopto support if you have questions about viewing or creating Panopto content. Email support@panopto.com from your STU email address or visit https://support.panopto.com/s/

Última modificación: martes, 4 de agosto de 2020, 12:52