
Technical Skills You are Required to Have Include:
- Using the eLearning environment.
- Emailing your instructor and attaching files to emails using the Inbox.
- Verifying your browser is the most current version and browser privacy settings are correct. See the next section below.
- Creating files using MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and attaching these files to your assignment submissions.
- Managing your files. Create a folder for each course you are taking under My Documents on your computer. Create a folder for each week. Save your files often and with Lastname_WeekX-assignmentX.docx. It's recommended that you save several versions to revert back to by adding -v1, -v2 etc. to the end of your filename for example Lastname_Week1-assignment1-v1.docx and Lastname_Week1-assignment1-final.docx.
- Uploading MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, PDFs in completing assignments.
- You may also be asked to use a webcam and upload videos or audio files, use social media to communicate with your peers, or collaborate electronically.
- Researching information in the Library or using the Library databases. Make sure to include citations to avoid plagiarism.
- Copying and pasting (Control C for copying and Control V for pasting on a PC, Command C for copying and Command V for pasting on a Mac) into a MS Word document or PowerPoint file.
- Downloading and installing software and applications.
Canvas Supported Browsers
Canvas runs on Mac, Windows, Linux, and mobile device operating systems iOS and Android. Download the free Canvas App for use on your mobile device. Canvas recommends using the newest version of the following browsers and applications.
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Safari
- Zoom
- Respondus Monitor
- Canvas recommends you use Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
Check Your Browser:
Make sure you browser is up to date with the following browser check.