Technology Readiness Checklists
We want you to have the proper technologies, along with the necessary login access, tools and features already tested and explored before your classes begin. Even if you feel you are a very savvy user of technology, take some time to go through each checklist and ensure you have all the tools and technologies along with access and practice opportunities confirmed and ready to go!
NIC has created three technology checklists to assist students in being ready for learning digitally. Progress through each checklist and check off each item you have completed. If you need assistance, reach out to the Student Technical Services team at North Island College with your question.
**NOTE** – School of Business students are encouraged to consider this consolidated hardware/software checklist – School of Business Student Technology Hardware and Software Checklist
**NOTE** – Office Administration Programs: You will need access to a personal computer, the Internet and Outlook webmail. Software in a number of Office Administration courses is Windows only – making a Mac computer not recommended/not supported, nor is a mobile phone or tablet suitable for this program. Additionally, Chromebook (from Google) and Surface Go (from Microsoft with “S” mode) are laptops that both come with a ‘stripped down’ operating system and are also not recommended/not supported. Office Administration programs require a minimum operating system of Windows 10 and Office 365 (desktop install), Office 2016 or Office 2019 (Office 365 is available to NIC students through the Library Learning Commons. Additional software, supplies or equipment may be required for some courses).