Getting Technology Ready
Student Readiness and Technology Requirements
Ensuring you can fulfill the specified technology requirements and can sufficiently preform these basic tech skills prior to the term will be essential for your successful learning experience.
Review the following basic technology aptitudes and skills to succeed in COCC's web-enhanced in-person classes, hybrid, remote, and online classes which use the learning management system provided by the college. Follow the steps below and prepare for the term!
Preparatory Timeline for Students-Use this matrix as a preparation guideline
Technology Skills and Requirements
1Activate your account
Set up or reactivate your COCC account by resetting your password. In order to protect your account, the password must be reset every six (6) months.
2Access your COCC Email account
经常检查邮箱，及时沟通，这是你作为COCC学生的责任。使用您的COCC电子邮件地址，避免使用您的个人电子邮件进行学术交流。
3Use Microsoft Office 365
COCC uses Microsoft Office applications for course work. Assignments submitted by other file format, i.e. Pages, Open Office, Google Docs, are not accepted. The essential applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive and others) are available to COCC students for free.
4Learn to use Canvas prior to the term
Canvas is the Learning Management System for students at Central Oregon Community College. Canvas enables instructors to provide students with access to course materials, communication tools, online assessments, grades and the ability to submit assignments electronically.
5Prepare for Zoom class meetings
Zoom is a video conferencing system that COCC uses for remote classes, virtual office hours and/or online events. Install the Zoom app on your computer device in advance and know the tips for successful Zoom experience.
6Contact for support and resources
Student technical support staff members are available in-person, via
email
and phone (541-383-7716). Do not struggle on your own - please reach out for help!