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Remote Learning Resources

If routine work or academic functions are disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances that impact normal operations, Aims will move to a remote online platform. Aims is able to provide a variety of services to connect students with faculty and allow for collaboration in a remote online environment so that classes can continue as seamlessly as possible.

The following services and recommendations will assist students in preparing to learn remotely successfully.

Confirm You Have the Proper Equipment

In preparation for remote learning, students should make sure to have a functioning computer or laptop ready at home that has a stable internet connection. 

Use the following instructions to ensure you have a good connection:

  1. From a computer in your home, connect to your home network by going to fast.com.
  2. Note the bandwidth that your computer can access.
  3. If you’re getting 10 Mbps or higher, you should have no issues with your connection.
  4. If the connection is below 10 Mbps (or if it says Kbps), you might not have enough home bandwidth to stay connected consistently. You may need to contact your Internet service provider to increase your bandwidth subscription.

Checkout Laptop Notice

Please send an email to the IT Helpdesk to request a laptop if one is needed.

Know What You Need to Access

Knowing what you need access to and how you can access it off campus is essential to getting the most out of your remote learning experience.

Many of Aims’ resources such as email, D2L, myAims and Self-Service Banner do not require you to be on the Aims network to access them. Other resources do require you to be on the Aims network to access, such as certain applications you are using in your classes. It’s important to communicate with your instructor to determine what services you will need access to and how you can access them off-campus.

Use the following infographic to help you with next steps in properly setting up your remote learning environment with the access you need:

Infographic illustrating steps to set up remote learning environment

Gaining Remote Access

Email & Calendars

Cloud Storage

Instant Messaging and Collaboration

Internet Service Assistance

Several Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have announced discounted or free Internet service for customers due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The list below provides resources from the FCC and various providers regarding assistance.

FCC Agreement - states that providers will waive late fees, not cutoff service for lack of payment, and open hot-spots.

ISP and Carrier COVID-19 Responses: AT&TComcastSprintT-MobileVerizon