{"id":113,"date":"2020-03-17T10:15:27","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T15:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/hybrid-instruction\/?page_id=113"},"modified":"2023-06-07T08:23:01","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T13:23:01","slug":"for-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/hybrid-instruction\/for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"For Students"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For Students: Resources for remote study<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t
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Use this page as a resource as you align your daily academic practice with the requirements of a remote-study situation. Learn to test your connections to various types of video conference tools, find free software, and other ways to stay healthy and focused.<\/p>\n

To get IT Help and support<\/h6>\n

Contact the IT Help desk.
\nThis is the best way to get your message to the right IT staff for help. Find the appropriate form within our service catalog<\/a>, and it will be sent to the correct team automatically. Otherwise, this general request form<\/a> will be routed appropriately. The IT Helpdesk page<\/a> has more information.<\/p>\n

Need Equipment to study while distant?<\/h6>\n

Students needing loan of equipment to complete remote coursework should use this general request form:<\/a> it will be routed appropriately and immediately.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t

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Other Helpful IT pages<\/h3>\n

Remote Work Resources page: [Link Here]<\/a><\/p>\n

DiSCO<\/h3>\n

The DiSCO staff remains on-hand to answer any questions\u00a0 you may have regarding technology for a project or course assignment. Again, contacting the help desk, or filling out [this consultation form]<\/a>, are the best way to reach out to us. We’ll answer as soon as we can and are more than willing to discuss things with to\u00a0 you in (virtual) person.<\/p>\n

Libraries<\/h3>\n

The Libraries maintains a Live Chat on the [Library main page]<\/a>. Also, stay connected via their [Facebook]<\/a> and [Instagram]<\/a> pages.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Working (and learning) remotely will require access to the internet. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Telecom companies have responded during the global pandemic by providing free or expanded service. Check with your local ISP or mobile carrier, or review this list<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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St. Olaf IT maintains a page with free software<\/a> recommendations for students. Some highlights are:<\/p>\n

Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides – but also Keep<\/a> (for notes) and Jamboard<\/a> (virtual whiteboard)
\nOffice 365 (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
\nAutodesk Sketchbook<\/a> and software licenced for education<\/a><\/p>\n

spark.adobe.com<\/a> is also a useful suite of tools for creating graphics, simple websites, and short videos with voice-over. Create your adobeID by signing-in with Google and your St. Olaf account – this account can be used with the Adobe Mobile apps<\/a> free, too – look for them on Andriod and IOS.<\/p>\n

Adobe Creative Cloud can be offered through St. Olaf to individuals who need it for a class or work project. Your professor or supervisor should request this for you using this Software Request form<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Your classes may be using a combination of tools to communicate during the remainder of the semester. If you haven’t already, you should test these connections on your computer (or device) before classes begin.<\/p>\n

In all cases below, ensure you are logged in using Google and your St. Olaf credentials. The best way to test these tools is to find a friend and set up a call with them. If you need further help, don’t hesitate to contact the helpdesk.<\/p>\n

Google Chat<\/a>
\nGoogle Meet<\/a>
\nZoom.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Staying Safe with Zoom?<\/h6>\n

There have been recent media reports and concerns about Zoom security and privacy issues, including \u201cZoom bombing.\u201d\u00a0 St. Olaf IT has been following these issues closely.
\nWe are encouraged that <\/span>Zoom has taken these concerns seriously and addressed them quickly<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

To take advantage of the latest security patches, you will need to ensure your application is up-to-date. Zoom updates are not uniformly sent automatically. Instructions for updating Zoom for macOS and Windows can be found here: Zoom Support – Download the Latest Version.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

We recommend <\/span>Zoom\u2019s Best Practices for Securing Your Virtual Classroom<\/span><\/a> for those teaching (or meeting) with Zoom, particularly enabling a waiting room, restricting attendance to invited guests, and using random meeting IDs and passwords for each session.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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The St. Olaf Center for Academic Advising and Support remains open for you.
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On the page, you’ll find these tips for Student Success for Distant Learning<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Listen. All work and no play is not the way to go. Here, curated by IT and Libraries staff, are some fun ways (digital or otherwise) to stay healthy during these stressful times.<\/p>\n

For all of the kombucha drinkers: <\/span>Grow your own SCOBY! <\/span><\/a>\u00a0– Jillian Sparks, Special Collections and College Archives<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Draw, and then frame, a member of your family. Or a self portrait. Start a comic book.<\/a> – Ezra Plemons, Instructional technologist.<\/em><\/p>\n

Sing something, anything, every day (at the top of your lungs, if possible)! Physical and emotional <\/span>benefits<\/span><\/a> abound! – Kali Schwartz, Access Services<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Online faux real time jam-sessions could be a fun idea. Haven\u2019t tried <\/span>Jammr<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>any of these<\/span><\/a>, but I will and provide a review. (anyone want to try this with me?) –Doug Hamilton, Instructional Technologist<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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With your St. Olaf provided access to Linkedin Learning, you have a wealth of online courses and materials to choose from. Log-in with your St. Olaf email<\/a> and credentials, choose some topics you’re interested in, or use the search field.<\/p>\n

Some of the most watched Linkedin Courses at St. Olaf:
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Counseling Resources:<\/a>
\nLet’s Talk – Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5 pm details on this and additional resources are on the website<\/p>\n

Center for Advising and Academic Support<\/a> (CAAS): The Writing Desk, SI, tutoring and academic coaching ARE available in a virtual format. Students can also meet virtually with CAAS staff. Tips for online learning<\/a> are available on the CAAS website.<\/p>\n

All Student Life<\/a> resources remain available to all students and to you. The deans remain accessible in an on-call rotation 24 hours.
\nThe Emergency Fund for Students<\/a> remains active.<\/p>\n

Wellness Center :<\/a>
\nPublishing a weekly newsletter with tips for managing in this stressful time. Webinars on a variety of wellness topics, Podcasts<\/p>\n

Office of Student Activities Virtual Programming<\/a>
\nPrograms for students staying on campus, Thursday Trivia, Gratitude Grams<\/p>\n

Recreation <\/a>
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The Piper Center<\/a>
\nCoaches and student Peer Advisors are now running a completely virtual career center.<\/p>\n

Financial Aid<\/a> staff and the Registrar’s Office<\/a> remain available to all students. Both have a chat option on the website and are available through email, phone and for virtual meetings.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t

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We get it.<\/p>\n

Stay safe. Contact us if you need help.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

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