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Minimum Technical Skills

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UWF

The University of West Florida prepares students for

current and future business and life applications using basic technology. Each UWF student is expected to do the following:

success by ensuring they have the essential technology skills and access needed for academic, professional, and personal development.

This page outlines the basic technical skills, minimum technology requirements, recommended additional software, and important accessibility and privacy information for students enrolled at UWF.

Minimum Technical Skills

All UWF students are expected to:

  • Activate and access their ArgoNet account

  • Log in to the MyUWF portal at least 2–3 times per week

  • Check their UWF Gmail account at least 2–3 times per week

  • Demonstrate basic word-processing skills (e.g., formatting a document, saving/uploading files)

Online and hybrid students should also be able to:

  • Navigate the web using a browser

  • Download files from the web

  • Upload and attach files to send to others

  • Activate a student ArgoNet account
  • Access the MyUWF portal a minimum of 2-3 times a week
  • Access UWF email account (Gmail) 2-3 times a week
    • Have basic word-processing knowledge

Additional technical skills and technology requirements may vary by college, department, and course. Student use of UWF information technology resources is governed by the Computing Resources Usage Agreement and the Student Communications Policy.

Additionally, online students should acquire these essential skills to ensure success in online courses: 

  • Using a Web browser to access Web pages

  • Downloading files from the Web

  • Uploading and attaching files to send to others


Table of Contents

Minimum Technology Requirements for Online or Hybrid Courses

Access to a

Students should have reliable access to:

  • A laptop or desktop computer (tablets and smartphones may not be sufficient for all activities)

  • Broadband

Internet access

  • internet connection

  • A compatible

Compatible

  • web browser (see below)

  • Audio input

,

  • (built-in

,

  • or external

computer

  • speakers)

  • Recommended: Webcam (internal or external

or internal)

Web Browser Requirements

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Info

Tip: A laptop or desktop computer is strongly recommended for coursework. Mobile devices and tablets may not fully support Canvas or testing tools.

Web Browser Requirements

Canvas supports the latest versions of major browsers. Please review Canvas Web Browser Requirements for an updated list of compatible browsers.

Review the Web Browser Requirements for a list of supported web browsers for Canvas,

Supported Operating Systems

Canvas only requires an operating system that can run the latest compatible web browsers. Your computer operating system should be kept up to date with the latest recommended security updates and upgrades.

Additional Software You

may

May Need

Your instructor

Some courses may require

the use of

additional

software for your course that may not be listed on this page

free software. Review your course syllabus and

contact

check with your instructor

for additional information if needed. Students may need one or more of the following plug-ins

if you have questions about technology needs.

Examples of commonly used software include:

Viewing presentations without PowerPoint software
  • QuickTime Player
    • Windows Media Player 12 that is available on Windows 10 will play Apple QuickTime movies (.mov). If students experience an issue with playing media files we recommend VLC media player.
    • It is a free, portable, and open source media player that will play almost all audio files including .mov file extensions.
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    Tip: VLC Media Player is highly recommended as it can play most audio and video formats, including .mov files.

    Access to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

    UWF provides students with free access to a full suite of productivity tools to support their academic work.

    Using either Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace ensures you have the tools needed for creating, submitting, and collaborating on assignments.

    Digital Accessibility

    The University of West Florida supports an

    inclusive contact 

    accessible environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. If there are aspects of your experience with the University that hinder your full participation, the University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations.

    For more information on services and accommodations available:

    If you encounter barriers to your full participation in courses, contact Student Accessibility Resources (SAR)

    ,

     for support and accommodations.

    visit

    Additionally, review the Accessibility Statements for Required and Other Potential Technologies in

    Online Courses

    UWF Courses to learn how these UWF-vetted tools meet accessibility standards.

    SA-19.03-05/18

    Privacy Statements

    The following is a list of potential required technologies for online/blended courses at UWF, along with links to the privacy statements for those technologies. If you need help locating the privacy statement for a particular technology, please do not hesitate to contact a Global Online instructional designer. This information addresses Quality Matters course design standard 6.5: Links to privacy policies for all external tools required in the course.

    Students are encouraged to review the Privacy Statements for Required and Other Potential Technologies in UWF Courses for technologies used in their courses. These policies explain how your data is collected, used, and protected.

    Need Help?

    For assistance with university technology tools:

    For help with eLearning (Canvas), visit eLearning Help for Students, or call the 24/7 Canvas Support Hotline: 1-844-866-3349.

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