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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: Office Administration Programs: You will need access to a personal computer (as 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 are also not recommended/not supported), the Internet and access to email. Office Administration programs require a minimum operating system of Windows 10 and Office 365, Office 2016 or Office 2019 (Note: Office 365 is available to NIC students through the Library Learning Commons. Additional software, supplies or equipment may be required for some courses.

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

 

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

 

Checklist C: Learning Platforms 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