Campus Resources
Working on campus often involves the use of innovative and new technology and software to which students have access while on campus. These campus equipment and software cannot be accessed from cell phones. In order to achieve success with distance education, the following course materials are necessary: (1) a laptop/cell phone with video capabilities; (2) eBook; and (3) an online homework system. Purchasing academic supplies can be difficult for many students and their families due to the exorbitant prices of tuition, books, computers, and subscriptions to wi-fi. It would be unreasonable to expect students to purchase additional technology or software outside of these course material requirements. If a student does not have a laptop and attends a university or college that has a loaner laptop system in place (where students can rent a laptop after completing a contract), then this would be a viable option. However, some institutions do not have such a loaner system currently in place. It is imperative for instructors to be mindful that everyone, students and faculty alike, are doing their best with the resources available.