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New Student Technology Help Guide What To Bring

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new student technology help guide what to bring

Congratulations on your decision to join the DU Community! As you plan to arrive on campus, follow the guidelines below when purchasing technology. Any time you have questions, feel free to call the IT Computer Help Center at 303-871-4700. Although our students have been born into a world infused with technology at every turn, they still need guidance to be successful users and consumers of that technology. This applies to the world at large as well as in our classrooms. The following checklist is intended to outline key considerations for teachers in setting up a tech-rich classroom environment where students are empowered for success.

The checklist is less about things that students need to do on their own and more about the technology skills and routines that teachers can help students develop in order to be effective digital... This item starts right at the beginning. What should students bring to class, both on the first day and also each day thereafter? Since COVID, most schools now provide computing devices for students. Students sometimes get to take these home with them, while other times, they remain in the classroom. Regardless of the situation, students need to know what to bring with them to class.

If they have been allowed to keep devices over the summer, you’ll want to send home a communication to remind them to bring their device with them to class on the first day of... If devices have been turned in or are stored in the classroom, then it’ll be up to you or your school tech support staff to organize the redistribution of devices. Once students have their devices, they should have a clear idea of what to bring to class and on what days. Do you want students to get in the habit of bringing their technology every day, or will they only bring it in on certain days? Know that it’s probably easiest if students are asked to bring their tech every day, as this will reduce confusion and help to ensure that it’s available when you need it. While BGSU does not have a computer purchase requirement, the expectations related to technology can vary significantly based upon the academic program and what is prevalent in that field.

This guide is designed to support academic success by providing BGSU students with technology recommendations based upon their major course of study. Those academic programs have also included information on software and accessories appropriate for their academic disciplines. In addition, Ziggabyte® and ITS have provided helpful information about using technology and related services offered at BGSU. Most students looking to bring a laptop should be fine with the base standard laptop of their choice listed below. Some academic programs require computers with more capabilities and so we have put together a list of those programs and if they recommend the medium or high standards that are also detailed below. Select the Base, Medium, or High Standard tabs to see more information on the Windows devices recommended by BGSU.

Select the Base, Medium, or High Standard tabs to see more information on the MacOS devices recommended by BGSU. Be prepared for your coursework and find tech access options. We recommend that students have personal access to a device or combination of devices that enable them to communicate and take notes in virtual sessions, temporarily store files offline until they can be added... Students taking required core biology, chemistry, and/or math courses (required courses in hundreds of undergraduate majors) will need a device that can engage in digital inking with a touch screen and stylus. The recommended singular device to meet all of these needs is a 2-in-1 laptop. A 2-in-1 laptop is a portable device with a keyboard and a touchscreen.

Tech Hub offers a selection of Dell and Apple devices that support digital inking. Students should visit their college website for more information if they are in a program that may have more specific or elevated technology needs. Graduate and professional students should check with their college or program for technology needs. As part of the Buckeye Technology Equity Commitment, Ohio State offers loaner devices for short and long-term loans to students with limited technology access and identified financial needs. The Student Technology Loan Program (STLP) offers Surface Go and iPad Air technology kits, and most loans can be renewed at the end of each semester. Learn more about eligibility.

Prepare for your first semester at VCU by reviewing the recommendations and requirements for your school/college with respect to what type of computer to buy/bring, logging-on to the VCU Wireless network, which software titles... All students at VCU are required to own a personal computer and a laptop is strongly recommended. To help assist you in your purchasing decision, or to evaluate whether your current laptop is up to par, we've created an easy-to-follow guide for new students. For more information about the requirements and recommendations including school/college/major specific information, please use the links below to navigate to our laptop purchasing page. If you've already claimed your eID use the instructions below to get connected and login to the VCU SafeNet Wireless on-campus. If you haven't claimed your eID yet, you'll need to visit the identity claim page to activate your eID and set up your account before you can connect and login to the VCU SafeNet...

Get ready for classes! Complete this checklist three weeks before the semester starts. No pressure to buy our picks! 😉 If you’re getting your own laptop, just see the recommended specs below, and maybe think about how easy it is to carry around. Minimum Specs:Windows 11 or MacOS 14, i5/M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Wi-Fi 5, Webcam/Mic.Cost-Saving Options: Dell Inspiron 15″, Apple MacBook Air 13″ (M2). Mainstream Specs:Windows 11 or MacOS 14, i7/M3, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Wi-Fi 5, Webcam/Mic.Portability Options: Dell XPS 13, Apple MacBook Air 13″ (M3).

High-Performance Specs:Windows 11 or MacOS 14, i7/M4 Pro, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 4050/M4 Pro, Wi-Fi 5, Webcam/Mic.Performance Options: Dell XPS 14, Apple MacBook Pro 14″ (M4 Pro). Enterprise Technology & Services supports your use of technology at Keene State College (KSC), Plymouth State University (PSU), and the University of New Hampshire (UNH). This article provides a checklist of items to do and to know. To get started, please visit our Technology Checklist for New Students through the links below. We have created two lists to help you prepare for the coming year. You’ll also find many of these items through your local campus portal.

MyAccount: Claiming your Account at USNH MFA: Setting up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for M365

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