To facilitate the continuation of instruction the Center for Online Learning (COL) has outlined the following strategies and processes for students.
Contact us at col@hccc.edu with any questions regarding the information below.
Section 1: Preparation
To prepare yourself to work through a contingency please use the provided resources and checklist. These do not cover everything but have organized identified needs.
1. Join the Classroom Student Guide to Canvas Online to familiarize yourself with online instruction.
2. Ensure you have access to your course through a computer. If you do not have a computer you may qualify for a Chromebook device loaner through HCCC. To apply, fill out this form. You will be informed if you are eligible, and you will have to pick up the Chromebook at a specified time.
3. The Student Introduction to Online Learning Webinar
Student Training Times: ( Register at least 24 hours Prior. You will receive an email with a link)
Come and learn the Canvas online basics. We will show you how to login to Canvas and to access your course. The workshop will cover the Canvas basics, including how to complete assignments, interact with teachers, and view your grades. You will learn how to add yourself to the orientation course and get support as well.
4. There are additional resources on the MyHudson Portal and the Resource for Online Students page on the Hudson Website.
5. For accessing files, access OneDrive Offsite Access To College Documents or contact the ITS Help Desk.
6. Free Internet information
FCC agreement stating that providers will waive late fees, not cutoff service for lack of payment, and open hot-spots.
Comcast COVID-19 response: offers free WiFi for 2 months to low income families plus all Xfinity hot-spots are free to the public during this time
Charter Free Internet offer for 2 months
AT&T COVID-19 response: offers open hot-spots, unlimited data to existing customers, and $10/month plans to low income families
Verizon COVID-19 response: no special offers, but following the FCC agreement.
Sprint COVID-19 response: follows FCC agreement, provides unlimited data to existing customers, and, starting Tuesday, 3/17/2020, will allow all handsets to enable hot-spots for 60 days at no extra charge.
T-Mobile COVID-19 response: follows FCC agreement, plus unlimited data to existing customers, and, coming soon, will allow all handsets to enable hot-spots for 60 days at no extra charge.