{"id":5258,"date":"2025-12-11T13:45:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T19:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/learning-center\/?page_id=5258"},"modified":"2025-12-11T16:20:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T22:20:40","slug":"getting-tech-ready-at-ecc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/learning-center\/learning-resources\/getting-tech-ready-at-ecc\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Tech Ready"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Although you can access your online courses on your phone through the Canvas mobile app, not all functions are available in the mobile app. Canvas is optimized for computers. If you need a computer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/library\/e-devices\/\">you can check them out at the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø library<\/a>. The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Library also has hotspots if you have \u201cspotty\u201d internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Phones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Android 6.0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple iOS 13.0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Computers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PC: Windows 8.1 or newer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MAC: OSX 10.6 or newer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Printer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> you can print in the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Learning Center or the Library. All ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø students receive $10 free printing per semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Headphones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not have headphones, these can be checked out in the Learning Center for Center use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Webcam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not have a webcam, you can check one out in the Learning Center for center use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Browsers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow instructor recommendations. This is critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plug-ins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adobe Reader<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Java<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Email<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø email and check daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you use a personal email, be sure the address is appropriate and professional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have difficulty logging into your email, stop by the Learning Center for help or contact the IT helpdesk: 636-584-6738<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 5 IT Issues\/Solutions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Connections are loose.<\/strong> Check all cables and wires to be sure they are firmly in place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surge protector switched off.<\/strong> Check red switch to be sure it is in the correct position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Battery low.<\/strong> Be sure to check battery on any portable device. Save work frequently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No sound:<\/strong> Sometimes, the programs have a separate volume control\/mute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When all else fails:<\/strong> Restart your computer! You will be surprised how often this actually works.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Help for Canvas Issues<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">636-584-6609<br><a href=\"mailto:onlinehelp@eastcentral.edu\">onlinehelp@eastcentral.edu<\/a><br><strong>Text:<\/strong> 636-388-8281<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>IT Helpdesk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">636-584-6738<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Learning Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">636-584-6688<br><a href=\"mailto:General_tutoring@eastcentral.edu\">General_tutoring@eastcentral.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although you can access your online courses on your phone through the Canvas mobile app, not all functions are available in the mobile app. Canvas is optimized for computers. 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