Stress And Resilience In Families Across The Lifespan Notes

Technology in this Course Learn about the course-specific tools we will use: Canvas What it is: Canvas is the learning management system (LMS) for this course. As a UW-Madison technology, Canvas and its integrated tools are centrally supported and vetted for student privacy and other critical concerns. What it includes: Canvas has a number of tools that will facilitate your learning, communication, and activity within this course. Visit the Canvas Student Guide to learn more about each of them. Learn more: If you are new to Canvas, the Getting Started with Canvas as a Student resource is a great place to begin. You can also read about the Accessibility within Canvas. Zoom What it is: Zoom is a web conferencing tool in UW-Madison Canvas that provides a platform for synchronous (at the same time) virtual meetings. How to access: You can go to the course's Zoom tool from the main course navigation. Access the virtual conference space by going to "Zoom" from the main course navigation and then selecting the blue button that says "Join room." Learn more: Start here with the basics or you can visit this DoIT KnowledgeBase article with additional support links. You can also read about the Accessibility of Blackboard Collaborate. Google Docs What it is: Google Docs is a cloud-based (online) and highly collaborative version of Microsoft Word. If you sign in to the UW GSuite (formerly Google Apps) with your university email (e.g., bbadger@wisc.edu), then your UW-Madison account activity will be privacy-protected as with other centrally supported tools. How to access: Google Docs will be linked and/or embedded in module pages when applicable. No login process is required. Learn more: Get help with all-things Google Docs including accessibility options for editors. Just in case you are not logged in to your UW-Madison Google account while using the tool, here is Google's Privacy Policy. And if you prefer Microsoft Word instead, it provides this accessibility support (Links to an external site.). Design Lab as a ResourceLinks to an external site. download What it is: During your time in this course you may have assignments that combine group work with creativity. To help you manage this UW-Madison has a resource called Design Lab. Design Lab describes themselves as "a digital media design consulting service for students and instructors at UW-Madison. Through one-on-one and small group consultations, we are helping the UW-Madison. Through one-on-one and small group consultations, we are helping the UW-Madison campus work more effectively in digital media." How to access: Check out their project-specific resources hereLinks to an external site. download . To ask any questions you may have you can utilize their chat function hereLinks to an external site. download . There might also be opportunities in class to use them as a resource. Learn more: They also have a youtube channel (Links to an external site.) full of useful information. Verify your computing system meets minimum technology requirements: The newest versions of both Windows and Mac OS are fully supported by the DoIT Help Desk. See the Windows OSLinks to an external site. and Mac OS service descriptions for other DoIT supported versions, and review the list of hardware supported by DoIT (Division of Information Technology). Chrome is the recommended web browser for Canvas, and it is best to always have the latest version installed for security reasons and to experience full functionality of the course. You are welcome to visit the Canvas Community to learn more about which browsers Canvas supports. Settings: Regardless of the web browser you use, the following settings should be selected in most cases. Enable JavaScript: in multiple web browsers. Enable cookies: in Firefox, Chrome (Links to an external site.), and Safari. Clear cache and cookies: in Firefox, Chrome, or Safari. You may also want to periodically restore your browser to its default state in order to clear your personal settings and website data, disable your add-ons, etc. Feel free to seek additional support for Firefox, Chrome, or Safari. Other Software Adobe Reader: Download the latest version of Adobe Reader to view PDF (portable document format) files. Note: Do not select the optional offer for McAfee Security Scan Plus. Word Processor, Presentation, and Spreadsheet Software: Choose from the following options: Microsoft Office (free for UW-Madison students through Office 365 portal; for PC or Mac) Google Docs (free cloud service; web browser-based)