By following the recommendations offered here, your class will proceed more smoothly. With IT We suggest consulting with IT about your project. Test your Systems Test the technology systems you plan to use before you attempt to use your systems with real students. Perform these tests well in advance of the start of classes. Ask a friend who is not familiar with your system to help.
Technology systems tend to be upgraded on a regular basis.
These upgrades sometimes result in unexpected changes in the behavior of the systems. Furthermore, you should be prepared for the fact that new or inexperienced users may try to use your systems in ways that you had not imagined. It is helpful if you can identify these possibilities before your systems are being used by real students. Student Preparation Make sure students are familiar with the software and network services they will be using. The minimum recommended skills for your students would probably be familiarity with using a modern Web browser, ability to send and receive e-mail, and ability to copy, cut, and paste material between documents and between applications.