Western Governors University
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Technology & Support
Networking
Technology
| Apple |
Yes
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| PC |
Yes
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| Unix |
N/A
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| Linux |
Yes
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| Required Internet speed |
56k
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| Recommended Internet speed |
256k
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| Live streaming video |
Yes
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| Live streaming audio |
Yes
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| Recorded video |
Yes
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| Recorded audio |
Yes
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| Software-based readers |
Yes
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| Application for display on tablet computer |
Yes
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| Application for display on smartphone |
Yes
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| Bulletin boards |
Yes
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| Simulations |
Yes
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| Online labs |
Yes
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| Learning management system |
Yes
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| All courses accessible to students from one learning management system |
Yes
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| Online course development |
N/A
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| Courses designed by certified instructional designers |
Yes
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Types of Learning Management Systems Used
| Google Applications |
Yes
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| Pearson eCollege |
Yes
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| Other software |
Yes
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| Other software description |
EdMap, Pearson Course Compass, CourseSmart, SkillSoft, Teachscape, MyEducationLab,online student communities designed specifically for each OBD program, also course specific learning resources.
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Services
| Academic advising |
Yes
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| Bookstore |
Yes
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| Career placement assistance |
Yes
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| E-mail address |
Yes
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| Financial aid office/services |
Yes
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| Access to digitized library materials |
Yes
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| Access to live librarian |
Yes
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| Local area network |
No
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| Mentoring |
Yes
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| Technical support |
Yes
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| Live tutoring |
Yes
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| Writing workshops |
Yes
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Support From Faculty
| Instructor office hours (weekly) |
40
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| Expectation that instructors will respond to questions within specific timeframe |
Yes
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| Instructor response expected within (hours) |
3
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| 24-7 live tech support |
No
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| Tech support availability |
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