Technology is a necessary tool for students, and at ChattState, all students, both online and on-campus, will need to have access to the latest technology to get their class work done. Don’t own a computer? Don’t worry. There are a number of computers available for your use around campus or at local public libraries, and all ChattState campuses have computer labs and WiFi. Not to mention, you can also borrow the technology you need to keep on learning—tech tools such as laptops and webcams are always on loan for free at ChattState’s Technology Pantry.

For classes at ChattState, you will need access to the following technology:

• A device that can access the internet
• Internet access
• Microphone and speakers or headphones
• ChattState student email addresses (one on Tiger Web and one for eLearn)
• Word-processing program(s) that works with .doc or .docx files
• Software for viewing PDF, Word, and PowerPoint files
   

Required Technical Skills

In order to succeed in your classes, it’s necessary to have some basic technology skills. The following is a list of techy things you’ll need to know how to do as a student at ChattState. But don’t worry if you’re not familiar with some of these things; just click on the links for training materials, or seek some additional help from the many campus resources available to assist you.

You should know how to:

• Use an internet browser, such as Firefox, Chrome, etc.
• Use an online search engine, such as Google, Bing, etc.
• Send and receive email
• Download and upload files
• Find files on your device (Windows help / Mac help)
• Take a screenshot
• Use a word-processing program to read and write .doc or .docx files (for example, Microsoft Word or Google Docs)

Note: All ChattState students have free access to Microsoft Office 365, including Microsoft Word on the web.

Where Do I Get Help?

Student Technical Support

Have questions or concerns about your technology? The Student Technical Support staff is available 24/7 to assist you.

Tutoring, Libraries, and Learner Support

View the Learning Support page for more information about the ChattState library, tutoring services, and other learning resources available to you.

After Reading This Page, Do the Following:

• Double-check to make sure that you have all the technology you’ll need for your classes (10 minutes)
• Go over the necessary technical skills to make sure you’re prepared (5 minutes)