Technology Requirements

Participants should verify computer software and hardware requirements (Links to an external site.) to ensure coursework can be submitted successfully. The latest version of Chrome (Links to an external site.) (PC) is a good choice for working in Canvas.
Access to a computer or a laptop is required in order to complete assignments and submit through Canvas.
Participants should have the latest version of Microsoft Office 365 downloaded to their device.
Participants will create videos in this course, which requires access to a webcam or video recorder.

Which Internet Browser Should I Use?

The latest version of Google Chrome is the best browser for working in Canvas. There are, however, additional browsers that work with Canvas. Important note: If you need help downloading one of these browsers, reference LSSC's Technical Suport page.

Download Google Chrome (Highly recommended for functionality)

It's a good idea to have more than one browser installed on your personal computer. Many times problems you experience online can be fixed by switching from one browser to a different browser.

For additional information on supported browsers, visit the following tutorial: Which browsers does Canvas support? (Links to an external site.)

Technical Skills

Participants should consider the basic computer skills (Links to an external site.) needed to be successful in this course, which include:

Reading and responding to emails
Software application skills (PowerPoint, Word, Office365, etc.)
Internet and library database browsing
Copying and pasting
Saving files in different formats
Using a webcam and microphone
Working with attachments
File management

Canvas Skills

Participants should feel comfortable navigating the Canvas learning management system and using the tools in Canvas to design course content. The following Canvas skills are essential in order to be successful in this course:

Organize course navigation links in Canvas (Links to an external site.)
Create a module (Links to an external site.)
Add course content to a module (Links to an external site.)
Create an assignment (Links to an external site.), discussion (Links to an external site.), classic quiz (Links to an external site.), new quiz (Links to an external site.), and page (Links to an external site.)
Create grading rubrics (Links to an external site.)
Upload files (Links to an external site.)
Edit course content using the Rich Content Editor (Links to an external site.)

Please take some time to review the hyperlinked tutorials as you complete this orientation module, or reference the tutorials as you complete the assignments in this course.

For additional Canvas-related tutorials, use the Canvas Teacher Guide (Links to an external site.) as a reference tool.

Privacy Policies

Lake-Sumter State College College has a firm commitment to protecting the privacy rights of its students. Any use of student records and information in this course will comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), including third party tools and services used in this course. Privacy policies for the tools used in this course are listed below. Faculty are encouraged to also include privacy policies at the point of use in the course content.

Technology Privacy Policies

If you have any concerns or issues with any of these requirements or policies, please contact the course facilitators as described earlier.

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