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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 important technology checklists to assist students in being ready for learning digitally. There are three checklists as outlined below.

NOTE: School of Business students are encouraged to consider this consolidated hardware/software checklist) – School of Business Student Technology Hardware and Software Checklist

NOTE:Ā Office Administration Programs:Ā You will need access to a personal computer, the Internet and Outlook webmail. Software in a number of Office Administration courses is Windows only – makingĀ a Mac computer not recommended/not supported,Ā nor is a mobile phone or tabletĀ suitable for this program. Additionally,Ā ChromebookĀ (from Google) andĀ Surface GoĀ (from Microsoft with ā€œSā€ mode) are laptops that both come with a ā€˜stripped downā€™ operating system and areĀ alsoĀ not recommended/not supported. Office Administration programs require a minimum operating system of Windows 10 and Office 365 (desktop install), Office 2016 or Office 2019Ā (Note: Office 365 is available to NIC students through theĀ Library Learning Commons. Additional software, supplies or equipment may be required for some courses).

Checklist A: HardwareĀ outlines essential hardware and Internet connectivity speeds you should have for learning

 

Checklist B: SoftwareĀ shares key software, bookmarks and NIC student portal actions to undertake before starting studies

 

Checklist C: Learning PlatformsĀ outlines common actions related to the the three core learning platforms (Brightspace, BlueJeans and NIC MediaSpace/Kaltura) you should practice before classes start

TO DO

  1. Progress through each checklist and check off each item you have completed.
  2. If you need assistance, reach out to the Student Technical Services team at North Island College with your question: Webpage