The Intranet p rovides access to course materials, class schedules, the academic calendar, grade and financial records, and many other materials. The Intranet can be accessed from anywhere in the world through a secure connection by just using an e-mail account. Internet access Temple University provides free Internet access through local dial-in lines in the Philadelphia area. DCANet also offers ISDN access at discounted rates. The School of Dentistry houses a computer lab on the fourth floor of the Annex, Room 420.
Computers run standard office software and several instructional software packages.
The school also maintains 35 NT workstations in the clinic which provide access to CMS Web and educational resources . While Temple University School of Dentistry currently does not require each student to have access to a personal computer, we strongly recommend it. An increasing number of information resources, such as online courses, class schedules, handbooks, and directories, are available through the school s intranet and other similar communication resources . To get the most out of your education, we recommend that you arrange for access to a modern computer with an internet connection from home. Please check whether DSL service is available in your calling area before signing up.