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This fall, both students and faculty will need equipment that supports their work, whether its on campus or in a remote environment. (Pitt IT) and the are working to facilitate access to the equipment theyll need for learning and instruction.
On Wednesday, Pitt IT emailed students for laptops that are compatible with the 窪蹋勛圖厙s networks and services. The message also noted that different departments, schools or programs may provide their own separate list of specifications and students should follow those instead if they receive them.
So that you are best prepared to take full advantage of the many learning opportunities on campus, it is important that you have access to a laptop computer for communicating with classmates and instructors, writing papers and submitting assignments, connecting to remote sources, participating in extracurricular activities and more, wrote , vice chancellor and chief information officer.
Pitt IT also released a separate set of that explained what tools devices will need
Having the proper device with a built-in camera and microphone is essential to using technologies like Canvas, Lecture Capture (Panopto), Microsoft Teams and Zoom Videoconferencing, wrote , associate vice provost and executive director of the Teaching Center, and Henderson in the message to faculty.
Students and faculty who already have a Windows, Mac or Linux laptop that meets their needs and Pitts configuration recommendations should not need to buy a new device. But for students and faculty looking to upgrade their current devices, Pitt IT negotiated with Dell to offer discounts on laptops that meet university specifications. Students seeking more information can visit . Faculty may require a broader range of options, depending on the nature of their work; their schools and departments may purchase devices through .
For students experiencing financial hardship, Pitt IT and the Office of the Provost are here to help. A limited number of devices are available to borrow for a temporary period. The program also provides a limited supply of mobile hotspots for students or faculty without reliable internet connections. For more information visit .
For assistance, contact the at 412-624-HELP (4357) or connect with if you have questions or need help with device setup.