Learning Remotely

Learning Remotely

Resources for Students and Faculty

  • Loaner Laptops

    • The University is committed to ensuring that you can complete your coursework online during the Fall 2021 semester. In preparation for students to effectively learn online, NJCU has purchased and will be distributing some loaner laptops to those who do not have access to a personal computer.

    • Note: NJCU students in need of a computer and/or Internet access to complete their coursework can utilize the technology resources available in the Library and Computer Labs in the Professional Studies building, room 103, during the Fall 2021 semester.

    • If you need assistance in securing a loaner laptop, please submit a request by selecting the 鈥淭echnology Loaner Request鈥 tile on the landing Student Homepage on GothicNet. Once you have scheduled a pickup on a convenient day and time slot and have agreed to the technology loaner agreement terms and conditions, you will receive a confirmation in your NJCU email with the location of the pickup. The loaner equipment is to be used only by the person it was issued to and for educational purposes.

  • Student and Faculty Access to NJCU Lab Computers from Remote Locations (using Splashtop)

    The Department of Information Technology is providing NJCU students who need access to specialized software such as SPSS, Adobe, GIS, Visual Studio, etc., the ability to remotely connect to select NJCU Lab Computers using Splashtop, from a PC or MAC computer or Mobile Device with Internet access.

    Students and Faculty should download and review the instructions on how to use Splashtop and how to connect to the available lab computers using the link below.

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  • Watch for messages from your faculty members about their plans for transitioning your course to an online environment.
    • Faculty may use any number of tools to help facilitate online learning. Please check your NJCU email frequently for information on the instructional plan for your course.
  • All courses have a presence on the University鈥檚 Blackboard system:
    • Instructors may also use a live video conferencing tool called Blackboard Collaborate or Zoom to help facilitate instruction.
  • Support for Students:
  • Getting Help:
    • If you need help with an academic issue, it is usually best to use Blackboard Learn's self-contained Course Messages tool to send a private message to the professor within the course or follow specific instructions that your professor may provide for contacting him/her. If you have a non-academic, technical Blackboard related issue you may put in a ticket with the  for additional 国产探花.
    • Please note that during this time of interruption, NJCU will be providing additional 国产探花 options for students. Up to date information will be announced on the NJCU Blackboard Landing page in the days to come.

Ensuring you鈥檒l be able to access your remote learning environment:

  • Most tools will be able to be accessed/deployed from a smartphone or other computer device.
    • Accessing WiFi:
      • NJCU WiFi (on-campus)
      • WiFi Hotspot Using Your Mobile Phone (instructions).
      • Comcast is offering Free Internet Essentials Service for new customers. [] 
        • Special terms and conditions will apply.
        • Contact Comcast for details and questions you may have regarding this program.
      • Additional information about Internet Providers offering free or low-cost WiFi, etc.
        (Please review all of the details for each offer.)
      • General WiFi information: 
      • Consider purchasing a low-cost global WiFi access plan, from a provider like Boingo

 

Additional Student Resources and Support Available