Summary
A range of web-tools and software packages are offered to help enrich your academic experience. IT Support is available 24/7 to help install and activate software or answer other general questions.
Common Technology Tools
Brainfuse Online Tutoring
Brainfuse is an online tutoring platform with 24/7 support. Learn more about Brainfuse online tutoring .
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Canvas
The college uses Canvas as its web-based learning management system for online courses. Learn more in these articles:
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ePortfolio with Chalk and Wire (Anthology)
Chalk and Wire, now known as Anthology, is an ePortfolio tool with integrated assessment accessed via courses only. Select programs utilize Chalk & Wire to provide you an ePortfolio for your program. This ePortfolio stores assignments assessed at a deeper level. You can also create your own ePortfolios. Learn more about CPS Canvas (myCourses): Chalk & Wire
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Kaltura
Kaltura is an integrated video tool in courses for posting videos within the course. Kaltura also offer Kaltura Capture, an application for recording videos. See Kaltura: An Overview.
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Microsoft 365 / Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365 (M365), including Microsoft Office software, is available to download for FREE as a student for both PC and Mac users. The suite includes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and more. Install Software
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Pressbooks
Pressbooks hosts and maintains books for academic institutions and individuals. Graduate courses use Pressbooks to create their own custom textbooks, known as Open Education Resources (OER). Students can use Pressbooks on the web or download as a pdf or Kindle ebook. Learn more at the USNH Pressbooks Help pages .
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Qualtrics
Qualtrics is a survey tool available to students, faculty, and staff. See Qualtrics: Getting Started with Qualtrics Survey Tool .
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Zoom
Zoom is a web conference tool used in courses for online meetings. This easy-to-use tool includes video, audio, chat, and screen sharing and is available on desktops and mobile devices. See Zoom: Overview for Students.
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Further Readings
Canvas (myCourses): Student Guide
CPS Canvas (myCourses): College of Professional Studies Student Practice Course
CPS Canvas (myCourses): Chalk & Wire
Kaltura: An Overview
Microsoft Licensing: Installing Microsoft Office
Qualtrics: Getting Started with Qualtrics Survey Tool
Zoom: Overview for Students
Brainfuse online tutoring
USNH Pressbooks Help pages
Need additional help?
Visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request. For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.