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.