The UF Software CD may be purchased at the Campus Shop and Bookstore. The College of Education requires you to know how to use your computer for word processing, web tasks, email, and other educational tasks. You should be able to use the latest version of Netscape. It is unlikely that the computer system you purchase today will be adequate to the task you will be required to form in several years. When your computer needs repair, it is your responsiblity to see that the repairs are done quickly so you will be able to use your computer for university assignments.
Service plans are availalbe from local vendors.
Educational Technology minors will be expected to have additional computer skills. For example, accessing and creating web pages, and creating electronic slide shows are tasks you should be able to perform. If specific skills are required in certain classes, they will be taught to you. Please note that creating web pages and slide shows dictate that you would have various types of productivity software. Educational Technology classes are offered on the Macintosh platform.