{"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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 麻豆社 library<\/a>. The 麻豆社 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> you can print in the 麻豆社 Learning Center or the Library. All 麻豆社 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 麻豆社 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-8f761849 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 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Help for Canvas Issues<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">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 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IT Helpdesk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">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 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Learning Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">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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