Getting Technology Ready
Student Readiness and Technology Requirements
Ensuring you can fulfill the specified technology requirements and can sufficiently
preform these basic tech skills prior to the term will be essential for your successful
learning experience.
Review the following basic technology aptitudes and skills to succeed in COCC's web-enhanced
in-person classes, hybrid, remote, and online classes which use the learning management
system provided by the college. Follow the steps below and prepare for the term!
Preparatory Timeline for Students - Use this matrix as a preparation guideline
Technology Skills and Requirements
1 Activate your account
Set up or reactivate your COCC account by resetting your password. In order to protect
your account, the password must be reset every six (6) months.
2 Access your COCC Email account
Frequently check your email account for timely communication, this is your responsibility
as a COCC student. Use your COCC email address and avoid using your personal email
for academic communication.
3 Use Microsoft 365
COCC uses Microsoft 365 applications for course work. Assignments submitted by other
file format, i.e. Pages, Open Office, Google Docs, are not accepted. The essential
applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive and others) are available to COCC
students for free.
4 Learn to use Canvas prior to the term
Canvas is the Learning Management System for students at Central Oregon Community
College. Canvas enables instructors to provide students with access to course materials,
communication tools, online assessments, grades and the ability to submit assignments
electronically.
5 Prepare for Zoom class meetings
Zoom is a video conferencing system that COCC uses for remote classes, virtual office
hours and/or online events. Install the Zoom app on your computer device in advance
and know the tips for successful Zoom experience.
6 Contact for support and resources
Student technical support staff members are available in-person, via email and phone (541-383-7716). Do not struggle on your own - please reach out for help!
