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Technology Requirements & Information

Technology Requirements

What technology is needed for participating in online courses at MCC?

Computer with a word processing program and audio/video capabilities

  • Papers need to be submitted as Microsoft Word or PDF files

  • Will need to be able to listen to and watch course videos

Internet access

  • As all course interaction is online, you will will need to be able to connect to the internet to upload files, submit online discussion posts, watch videos, and communicate via email

Other

  • Zoom – Online meetings with professors will use Zoom – a free version is available for download, if Zoom is not accessible in your country alternate arrangements will be made on a case by case basis

  • Webcam, microphone, speakers – are recommended and may be required

Populi Issues

Where do I find help for issues with Populi?

  • Email MCC professor or staff

  • Help Button in Populi

Course Schedule and Tips

  • Courses are asynchronous, which means you can work on them any time of the day from anywhere in the world to complete the weekly scheduled assignments and discussion posts

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  • Schedule your days/week to spend time on your course work to meet deadlines

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  • Organize your work and save it on your computer before uploading to Populi so you have a backup of your work

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