In an online or hybrid class, most of your readings and assignments will be in PCC’s Learning Management System (LMS), CANVAS. You will need to make certain that you have access to a computer and stable 互联网 in order to complete your 课程. Typically, you will usually need to log in every 几天.
Technology Access
To borrow a laptop and see information about wireless internet access, please visit 的 PCC Remote student information 页面.
What technology do I need to take an online 课程?
It is best to have a desktop/laptop computer that is less than three years old and have one of 的 following operating systems:
- Windows 7 and newer
- Mac OSX 10.10 and newer
- Linux - chromeOS
This is a list of basic computer system requirements to use Canvas. Canvas will still run with 的 minimum specifications, but you may experience slower loading times if 的 computer is not up-to-date.
It is important that you have stable access to 的 互联网 in order to take an online 课程. If you do not have 互联网 access, you can learn about options to access wireless internet on 的 PCC Remote Student information 页面.
Optimally, Canvas runs on desktop computers or laptops.
Canvas supports 的 last two versions of every major browser. We highly recommend updating to 的 newest version of 的 browser on your computer, as well as 的 most up-to-date Flash plug-in.
The Canvas interface is designed to be used from web browsers on desktop computers 和笔记本电脑. Canvas does not work well using 的 web browsers found on mobile devices (e.g., phones or tablets).
If you're going to access Canvas from a mobile device, we recommend that you download 的 Canvas mobile app for 的 best performance, functionality, and user experience.
iOS设备:
Android Devices:
Often, plug-in software is already present on your computer. Your instructor should provide 的 minimum plug-in requirements for your class.
For some 课程s, such as those using 变焦, you may be required to have access to computer peripherals such as:
- 网络摄像头
- 麦克风
Your instructor will let you know what is needed for your class.