Preparing for Online and Hybrid Learning

Need to meet a class “virtually” while on campus?  Here’s how.

1. Smartphone, laptop or your personal device – Southeastern’s WiFi will allow you to access the course at both indoor and outdoor locations.
2. Student Technology Center — Fayard 126, 127, and 129
3. Tinsley Lab –Tinsley 101
4. Library 
    
    

• Please note that Student Tech Fee Computer Lab in Fayard Hall will be continue to remain open for student use. The hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM. 
• The lab will only make a limited number of computers available to allow for the appropriate spacing per the social distancing guidelines. No more than ten students will be allowed to use the lab at one time. 
• Fayard Hall Computer Lab

• Mane Media has Computers and other equipment that students can check out. They are located in the  Student Technology Center in Fayard 127.
• Mane Media
• Mane Media Available Equipment
• Equipment Checkout Policies and Procedures

In preparation, you should make sure you have tested your access to the following equipment:

• A desktop or laptop computer, smartphone, or tablet.
• Headset with a microphone.
• Webcam – a camera may already be built into your computer, but you can also use an external USB camera for video conferencing. Your instructor may use Google Meet for web conferencing. Google Meet recommends these webcams through Logitech: Webcams. However, most webcams will work with Google Meet.
• Internet – either connected to a wireless network commercially provided in your off-campus
  apartment or home, or a wireless hotspot through your mobile phone. You may also gain
  Wifi access at certain establishments, such as libraries and coffee shops.

Be prepared! It’s best to know these options will work for you before you actually need them. Test access to your equipment and resources before the need arises.

Southeastern’s website provides continuous, up-to-date information on the status of university operations. Also, be sure to register for emergency alert text messages and voice calls.

• Southeastern’s Homepage
• Emergency Alert System

It is important that you stay in communication with your teachers and are able to receive communications from the university. All official communication regarding the university and regarding online classes will be done through Webmail. Make sure your Webmail account is set up and active. You might also want to follow Southeastern on Social Media for up to date announcements. You should check your university Webmail a minimum on once a day and preferably multiple times if possible.

• Public Library Wifi Access Map
• Webmail
• Webmail Help
• Southeastern Social Media Directory

The Student Help Desk can assist you with most of your technical issues should any occur, including assisting you with where your online courses will take place.

• Student Help Desk
• Contact Student Help Desk

Canvas is Southeastern’s Learning Management System where online classes take place. You should make sure your Canvas access is set up and begin familiarizing yourself with the environment.

Google Meet is a simple platform designed to run an online meeting with minimal effort. Using only your web browser or a mobile device, meeting participants can share audio, video, and screens with colleagues and guests. Some of your faculty may have you attend lectures online, host virtual office hours, or have you do class presentations online. This will be done through a Google Meet link which would be set up in your Moodle Course.

• Google Meet Support

The College of Honors and Excellence has many support programs in place to assist you including academic coaching and online tutoring.

• Access the CHE
• Tinsley Learning Center
• Academic Coaching

• Transitioning to Online – LOUIS Libraries
• Distance Learning Resources – Board of Regents

• Southeastern Library
• Southeastern Library Lib Guides
• Office of Financial Aid
• Office of the Registrar
• Student Technology Center