Students will be expected
to use computers for several important tasks in the PhD
- CES program on a regular basis. First, all students are
issued a Regent e-mail account and it is vital that students
check their Regent e-mail frequently. Second, PhD - CES
classes make extensive use of a supplemental virtual learning
environment called Blackboard. Students will need stable
access to the Internet to use Blackboard. Weekly course
materials, syllabi and even online assignments/exams are
distributed or administered exclusively through Blackboard.
Students may access Blackboard and their Regent e-mail
through the computer labs located on campus but it is strongly
recommended that each student have access to a home computer
for these purposes. Extensive use of the word processors
for writing and revising papers is also expected. Students
will typically have to access files in MS Word or PDF format.
The program currently uses a Windows XP environment with
Office XP applications as the standard work tools. Students
are advised to purchase and maintain a compatible computer
(either a desktop or laptop). Finally, students will need
to create an ePortfolio using Blackboard portfolio or an
external web authoring program.
The IT department for Regent University
has compiled a list of recommended
hardware and software. Students are encouraged to own
personal computers that meet these recommended hardware
and software guidelines. |
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