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Student Guide to Information Technology on Campus
Academic Experience 
Active learning with technology: bringing students, faculty, and information together
At GCC, you will be joining a community of people devoted to creating and sharing information. This section will help you understand how technology is used to support learning and collaboration in your areas of interest or possible major(s).
COURSEWORK - IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM
The use of technology to enhance teaching and learning varies greatly by academic department and degree program. Some examples of technology uses include:
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Sim robots/mannequins used in Nursing and EMT
- Courses taught in virtual worlds such as Second Life
- Video and audio capture and streaming (podcasting and vodcasting)
- Audience response systems (clickers)
- Web 2.0 technologies
- Online access to grades and course materials
Glendale Community College has outfitted each classroom with a projection system that includes a computer, video projector with sound, and a DVD player and a PAD camera where requested. Additional technology resources are provided to classrooms when required by their programs.
Many of our faculty expect students to use technology to collaborate with other students. Examples include
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Social networking
- Team presentations
- Wikis, blogs, and the use of other online collaborative tools
MCCCD transfer policies allow credit to be awarded for transfer classes taken at a college or university with Regional Accreditation and meeting minimum criteria. It is best to have your transcripts reviewed in the Admission and Records department for proper credit.
SUPPORT SERVICES
The campus has several multimedia labs, many of which have specialized equipment for use in a particular department or major. A general-access lab is located in the Library Media Center, and gives students access and support for creating their audio-visual projects.
Online, off-campus access to the library’s subscription databases, full-text journals, electronic books, and streamed media requires an activated eGCC account.
Streamed videos must be viewed online. Off-campus access is limited to GCC students and staff using their eGCC account and password.
The online catalog is publicly accessible online and off-campus; however, a validated account in the library system is required to use interlibrary loan, renewals, and other library account functions.
We do not provide electronic reserve materials. Instructors, on their own initiative, may set persistent links to articles in GCC's subscription databases for student access.
Disability Resources & Services office coordinates a variety of services to provide qualified students with access GCC’s courses, services, programs, activities, or facilities. The Disabilities Service staff assists in coordinating or providing reasonable accommodation and support for qualified students with various disabilities. A variety of hardware and software designed to assist those with disabilities is available on campus. Tools range from software like Jaws to hardware like CCTV, video projectors and large LCD’s. Modified workstations, and keyboards are also available. Students with disabilities are encouraged to visit the Disability Resources & Services website for information about accessible facilities and services.
The library delivers documents electronically via email to students through interlibrary loan. Normally, there is not a fee for interlibrary loan services; however, photocopy or use charges assessed by a lending library may be passed along to students.
The library offers reference services in person, by phone, by email, or by appointment during regular operating hours.
Online chat reference service, "Ask a Librarian," is provided 24/7, 365 days a year through a consortium.
LOOKING TOWARD GRADUATION AND A CAREER
Many academic disciplines offer profession-specific training which range from basic computer usage to advanced computer graphic art. Some require basic computing or research-intensive courses as a part of their degree requirements, while others provide courses as electives.
Most courses use technology for communication. Courses using Blackboard, GCC’s course management system, engage students in the use of technology – email, discussion groups, online collaborative learning groups, virtual classrooms and more.
Students are taught, the skills necessary to conduct research using resources available through the Library Media Center both on campus and online.
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