Student Resources for Remote Learning : Student Resources for Remote Learning

With classes moving entirely online – that’s right, there will be no classes taking place on campus, rather all course work is available via Canvas – we understand the stress you are under moving from face-to-face to remote learning.  Please consider the following necessities as you think about your preparations for adjusting to remote instruction:

• Access to a computer, Chromebook, or other device capable of accessing Canvas and your Statesman Mail (Outlook).
  • Note: Smartphones and tablets are often not substitutes and lack compatibility or capability necessary for online coursework.
• Operating System: Windows 8 or higher, Mac OSX 10.13 or higher
• Software: MS Office 2019 or Office 365 (preferred), Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash o Browsers: Google Chrome (preferred) or Mozilla Firefox (preferred).
  • Note: Popup blockers need to be disabled for Canvas.
• Access to a reliable and speedy Internet connection.
• Ability to:
  • Open a browser and locate the website you need.
  • Log into your RBC email, Canvas, and Banner accounts.
  • Open, create, and save a Word document.
  • Open a PDF file.
  • Open, create, and send an email.
  • Attach a file to an email or Assignment in Canvas.
  • Save your files to accepted file types.
    • NOTE: Acceptable file types: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .pdf, .rtf

In need of a device for your remote classes? Contact STAC@rbc.edu to check out a Chromebook for the remainder of the semester. 

Having issues with SAM, Statesman Mail, Canvas, etc.? Contact STAC at 804-862-6401 or STAC@rbc.edu. 

Having issues with technical products being used within your course? Contact your your instructor. Contact information can be found in your Canvas course.

If your faculty member is using Zoom for your course, you can test your Zoom connection here.