About Course Technologies-2

1. Access to a computer and stable Internet connection/browser are necessary to participate in discussions and assignments, access readings, transfer course work, and receive feedback from your instructional associate and/or professor.
   View What are the browser and computer requirements for Canvas? Links to an external site.
2. Access to speakers and/or headphones for multi-media.
   View the UTA Library Technology page Links to an external site. for peripherals available for checkout.
3. Word processing software, such as Microsoft Office or Open Office. Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty, students, and staff. View download instructions below for obtaining.
   View full list of software supported by Office of Information Technology (OIT) Links to an external site..
4. A PDF viewer, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Links to an external site..
5. Any additional technology requirements listed in the syllabus.

Microsoft Office Download Instructions

These directions are from the OIT Links to an external site.. If you run into issues with the download please reach out to them for support.

• Before downloading, it is suggested to erase the installed version of Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, & OneNote).  Once you have erased previous version/s, go to your student email via the UTA homepage or Office 365 Mail Links to an external site..
• Select your picture or initials at the top right of the screen.
  You should be seeing the "My Account" tab
• Select My account
• Select "Install Status" (located on the left side of the screen)
• On the "Install Status" page select Install desktop applications.
  You should be seeing a white screen that says "Office" and has numerous Office icons
  At the bottom of the screen select the "Install" box.
  A set up wizard will pop up.  It will have step by step instructions on how to finish downloading the software on your device.
• Your UTA email and password will be the password if it requires you to authenticate.

1. Must have a basic working knowledge of computers and Internet use.
2. Must have a working knowledge of Canvas terms, such as Modules, Groups, and Collaborations.
   View Canvas Basics Guide Links to an external site.
3. Must have a working knowledge of using Canvas tools, such as how to submit an assignment and how to post in a discussion.
   View Canvas Student Guide Links to an external site.

FAQs

• How do I view my grades? Links to an external site.
• How do I take a quiz? Links to an external site.
• How do I view the rubric for my graded discussion? Links to an external site.
• How do I reply to a discussion? Links to an external site.
• How do I view the rubric for my assignment? Links to an external site.
• How do I submit an assignment? Links to an external site.
• How do I submit an assignment on behalf of a group? Links to an external site.
• How do I view my Canvas groups? Links to an external site.
• How do I get more "how-to" help? View the Canvas Student Guide Links to an external site..

During this course, you may need to locate, evaluate, apply, create, and communicate knowledge using technology. The following digital information literacy skills are needed in order to do this.

• Searching for and accessing academic materials using UTA online libraries and databases. For help with library research refer to the “Database Tutorials” and “Library Research” categories of the UTA Library Tutorials Links to an external site..
• Using web search engines (such as Google, Bing, or Yahoo) to locate and evaluate academic source materials. For help with evaluating sources, read this UTA Library Tutorials for Evaluating Sources Links to an external site..
• Citing academic sources using a standard citation style (such as APA, MLA, etc.). For help with citations refer to the “Citing Sources” category of the UTA Library Tutorials Links to an external site..

The technologies listed below are commonly used across all courses and each has their own privacy policy. Should you need to review this information, it has been linked below.

Canvas & UTA

Canvas Privacy Policy

UTA Privacy Policy Links to an external site.

Supporting Technologies

Adobe Acrobat Privacy Policy Links to an external site.

Microsoft Privacy Policy Links to an external site.

YouTube Privacy Policy Links to an external site.

Zoom Privacy Policy Links to an external site.

Echo360 Privacy Policy Links to an external site.

Google Privacy Policy Links to an external site.

Respondus LockDown Browser Privacy Policy Links to an external site.

Conferences (Big Blue Button) Privacy Policy Links to an external site.