Click the images or boxes below to access very short videos to help you learn the software skills needed to succeed at NWTC (using the student portal, email, printing, Canvas, Microsoft 365, finding and citing sources, accessing help, saving files, and resetting passwords). You can also sign up for hands-on training sessions.
- Watch all the short Tech 101 videos or click on the individual topics shown on this page.
- Sign up for Library technology training sessions.
- Logging in (1:40), Overview (2:33)
- Your Account (1:32),
- Multi-Factor Authentication (2:16) (guide)
- Password Reset (1:32)
- Logging In (1:50)
- Reading emails (1:11)
- Sending emails (1:09)
- Printing Balance/Funds (2:13)
- Printing on Campus (1:17)
- Printing - Laptop or Off Campus (2:01)
- Visit the Self-paced orientation course.
- Logging in (1:09), Canvas Overview (3:27)
- Viewing Assignments (6:12), Submitting (2:32), TurnItIn Assignment, Saving Files (1:39)
- Discussions (6:09), Quizzes (3:50)
- Canvas Studio (2:48)
- Grades (7:10), Printing Grades (1:23)
- Teams for Canvas (1:31)
- Online Access (2:04)
- Installation (1:37)
- Adding NWTC OneDrive (1:06)
- Learning Microsoft 365 (1.5 hours)
- Word Essential Training (2.5 hours)
- Excel Essential Training (3 hours)
- Learning PowerPoint (2.5 hours)
- Overview of the NWTC Library (3:06)
- Ask a Librarian (1:15), Finding Library Resources (3:57)
- Citing Sources (4:25)
- Requesting Help through Starfish (1:41)
- Scheduling Exams through Starfish (2:55)
- Academic Coaching: Tutor.com Online Access (2:37)
- Search Strategy Tips (3:44)
- APA Style - Paper Format (2:11), Title Page (2:45), References Page (2:11), Citing a Journal (5:55), In-Text Citations (5:32)
- MLA Style - Paper Format (3:17), Style (5:34), Works Cited (2:12), In-Text Citations (5:47)
- CINAHL Health Articles - Intro (5:07), Advanced Searching (3:21)
Check out our handout on the basics of technology at NWTC (available in multiple languages!) below for more help.
Want more in-depth, hands-on help? Sign up for Library technology training sessions, schedule an appointment, or drop in during Library hours.
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Links & Files
- Contacting the Student Help Desk when something is not working correctly Opens in new window
- How do I make an appointment with a Librarian or Lab Tech? Opens in new window
- Canvas_Quick_Reference_Guide.pdf
- Microsoft Teams Guide for Canvas
- Technology at NWTC English.pdf
- Technology at NWTC Espanol.pdf
- Technology at NWTC Somali.pdf
- Technology at NWTC русский.pdf
- Technology at NWTC kwv tij hmoob.pdf
