Course Technologies and Requirements for This Course

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If you need help getting started or navigating through this course, please reach out to your instructor. The QC Office of Student Services Links to an external site. is also ready to help you achieve your academic goals. For technical assistance, please submit a ticket to IT Links to an external site. or call 617-984-1690.

Technology Requirements for this Course

  1. Access to a computer and a stable Internet connection/browser is necessary to participate in discussions and assignments, access readings, transfer coursework, join online course meetings, and receive feedback from your professor.
  1. Access to speakers and/or headphones for multi-media.
  1. Word processing software, such as Microsoft Office or Open Office. Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty, students, and staff. View the download instructions below for obtaining.
  1. A PDF viewer, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader DCLinks to an external site..
  2. Any additional technology requirements listed in the syllabus.

Technical Skill Requirements for this Course

  1. Must have a basic working knowledge of computers and Internet use.
  2. Must have a working knowledge of Canvas terms, such as Modules, Groups, and Collaborations.
    View Canvas Basics GuideLinks to an external site.
  3. Must have a working knowledge of Canvas tools, such as how to submit an assignment and how to post in a discussion.
    View Canvas Student GuideLinks to an external site.

Quincy College has purchased Tier 1 Support for Canvas.

If you need help, please look for the QC Canvas Resources on the left-side Canvas Menu or click here Links to an external site.. Canvas Student Support is available 24/7, 365 days a year via chat, phone, or email. For more information, please see the following support article: How do I get help with Canvas as a student? Links to an external site.

The Canvas App

The Canvas Student app is the mobile version of Canvas that helps you keep up with your course on the go. The app is handy for checking messages, completing assignments and quizzes, reading announcements, and checking your grades.

Download the Canvas Student app on Android and iOS devices, such as phones and tablets. You can find information on how to use the Canvas Student app in the Canvas Student Guide for Android Links to an external site. and Canvas Student Guide for iOS Links to an external site. support articles.

How to Use Canvas: Student Guide

Using the Inbox:

Assignments, Discussions, & Quizzes:

Setting Your Notification Preferences in Canvas

You can select how and when you want to be notified when various events occur within a course. You will be notified whenever there is a change in a due date, an updated assignment, or a message sent from within Canvas. Canvas supports notification through email, SMS text message, and X. You can choose to receive notification alerts immediately, daily, weekly, or never. 

For instructions, see How do I manage my Canvas notification settings as a student? Links to an external site.

Profile & Settings:

Digital Information Literacy Requirements 

During this course, you may need to locate, evaluate, apply, create, and communicate knowledge using technology. The following digital information literacy skills are needed to do this:

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