TECHNOLOGY & TECHNICAL SKILLS

The information below describes minimum technology and technical skills required.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

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 basic computer specifications for Canvas?
View Which browsers does Canvas support?
Access to speakers and/or headphones for multi-media.
View the UTA Library Technology page for peripherals available for checkout.
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).
A PDF viewer, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

Microsoft Office Download Instructions

These directions are from the OIT. 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.
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.

TECHNICAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Must have a basic working knowledge of computers and Internet use.
Must have a working knowledge of Canvas terms, such as Modules, Groups, and Collaborations.
View Canvas Basics Guide
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

FAQs

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

DIGITAL INFORMATION LITERACY REQUIREMENTS

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.
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.
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.

TECHNICAL HELP

Canvas Help

Use the "Help" link on the left-side of the screen to find (1) Canvas Support Hotline, (2) Chat with Canvas Support, and (3) the Canvas Student Guide.

UTA Office of Information Technology Support

The Office of Information Technology Support can assist you with technical issues including computer requirements, MyMav issues, UTA email, and Network access.

Support Hours

Monday-Thursday 7am-9pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday - Sunday 9am-6pm

Contact Information

E-Mail: helpdesk@uta.edu
Phone: 817.272.2208

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENTS AND PRIVACY POLICIES

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

Canvas & UTA

Canvas Accessibility | Canvas Privacy Policy

UTA Accessibility | UTA Privacy Policy

Supporting Technologies

Adobe Acrobat Accessibility | Adobe Acrobat Privacy Policy

Microsoft General Accessibility | Microsoft Teams Accessibility | Microsoft Privacy Policy

YouTube Accessibility | YouTube Privacy Policy

Kaltura Accessibility | Kaltura Privacy Policy

Zoom Accessibility | Zoom Privacy Policy

Echo360 Accessibility | Echo360 Privacy Policy

Google Accessibility | Google Privacy Policy

Respondus LockDown Browser Accessibility | Respondus LockDown Browser Privacy Policy

Blackboard Collaborate Accessibility | Blackboard Collaborate Privacy Policy