Are You Ready for Online?

You’ll use your computer to search the web and use a course management system called ICON/Canvas to engage in your course work. Within the online course setting, you will communicate with your instructor and classmates through email and video conferencing, collaborate on projects with classmates, and navigate course features. Having good technical skills will contribute to your online learning success. Below are highlights of the resources for technical skills.

Technical Skill Resources:

Web and Computer Skills:

• Use a computer to do almost anything! 
• ITS at the University of Iowa for students 
• Lynda.com (university supported training)

Share Documents and Collaborative Tools

• Office 365
• Google Drive (Google Docs) 
• PbWorks

Bookmark sites:

• Diigo 
• How to bookmark with Diigo

How to navigate Canvas:

• Canvas Student Guides

Enrolling in an online course at the university level will require you to build skills in critical thinking, communication, writing, leadership and management, and networking. Developing these skills will help you achieve your academic success and provide you a strong transition to your future careers. A variety of academic and learning resources and support are available from the university, such as the Writing Center, the Tutoring Center, and the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership. Additional academic skill-building resources are linked below.

Academic Skill Resources:

• Writing Center at the University of Iowa
• Tutoring at the University of Iowa
• Peer-to-Peer Tutoring
• Academic Advising Center
• Math Lab Tutorial at the University of Iowa
• The UI Library