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Student COVID-19 Online Resources

Please ensure that you have a working laptop with internet connectivity as well as a microphone and/or camera. If you need help with these resources: Email us at helpdesk@kentlaw.iit.edu

Everything you need to know for the semester

Communicating with you

  • All official and class emails will be sent to your Chicago-Kent Gmail account  You may access your account through myIIT: https://my.iit.edu. 

Class Websites

We will be using Blackboard to post materials for your classes.  Every class automatically has a Blackboard site. You will be added and dropped from Blackboard site as you add and leave your classes.  You may access Blackboard through myIIT or https://blackboard.iit.edu

Class Meetings & Recordings

We will be using Zoom for your online class meetings.  All students now have full Zoom licenses.  You will find your Zoom link in your class Blackboard site. While your class will be recorded, note that not all faculty will automatically share class videos with students. 

Hybrid classrooms

Several classrooms at Chicago-Kent have been modified to accommodate COVID restrictions.  You will be able to connect with your classmates who are in the classroom or using Zoom to attend class.  If you’d like to attend all of your classes remotely, please contact Steve Sowle.   

  • Your professor will take attendance.   
  • Masks must be worn on campus at all times.  

Library Resources

  • For library resources please click here

  • Your Blackboard class site also includes a link to library resources created especially for your class.

Student Resources

We have put together some useful resources for adapting to online learning, dealing with anxiety and stress, and other concerns. Click here to learn more.

Available Video conference tools

  • Zoom (Video conference for all classes)

    • You have been assigned a full Zoom pro license. Use this is to meet up with classmates, join classes and collaboration.

    • Zoom can be downloaded from the Google or Apple store

  • Google Meet: 

    • Meet offers video conferencing/phone conferencing with the ability to record meetings.

    • It is built into Google Apps for Chicago-Kent and works seamlessly with Google Calendar.

    • Google Meet can be used audio-only (if your computer does not have a webcam but has a microphone). 

    • Currently, 250 users can participate in a meeting.

    • Google Meet can be downloaded to your smartphone or tablet via Google Play or the Apple App Store.

    • You can use Google Meet for one-on-one meetings or meetings with your classmates.

    • Instructions

Review videos

  • To access class videos posted by your professor, go to Blackboard and sign in with your portal credentials.

Tools used for Course materials/Forums/discussions:

Tools for Team Projects/Collaboration/Communication

  • There are many tools available for collaboration through the Google Suite apps to which all members of the Illinois Tech community have access.
    • Google Drive - This app stores your documents and more, allowing you to invite other users to view, download, and/or collaborate on any of the files you designate.   
    • Google Docs - If you want group input on a document, you can use Google Docs and determine who on your team will have different privileges, such as editing or viewing.
    • Google Sheets -  This app allows users to create and format spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and pivot tables online.  It is akin to Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, but unlike Excel, with Google Sheets you can work on a spreadsheet, for example, simultaneously with other users.  This app is compatible with Microsoft Excel file formats.
    • Google Slides - This is a presentation program that allows users to create and edit presentations online, collaborating with other users in real-time.  You can imbed videos or animation, too.  Users can access revision history to see prior versions of the same presentation, sorted by date and who made the change.  The app is compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint file formats. 
    • Google Forms - This is a survey administration app that features all of the collaboration and sharing features found in Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.  You can collect information from users through a targeted survey, poll, or quiz that you can personalize to your audience using photos, logos, or one of the existing curated themes.  Your audience's responses are then automatically collected and populated in real time into a Google Sheet that includes charts, saving you time and effort.
    • Google Chat: Create a small group with your team to colloborate and communicate (You will need to login to your Chicago-Kent Google Apps account)

Library Resources

  • For library resources please click here

  • Your Blackboard class site also includes a link to library resources created especially for your class.

Internet and Cell data Information from external vendors

Support:

  • Helpdesk: The helpdesk is open from 8:30am - 7pm Mon-Thurs and 8:30am - 5pm  Fri. 

    • Email support: Email us at helpdesk@kentlaw.iit.edu

      • Please be extremely specific regarding what you need so that we can appropriately assign the correct support staff.

    • Phone: Call: 312-906-5300

    • Remote support: IT uses a Bomgar remote support software  to connect to your computer to troubleshoot