Technology Resources for Students RAVE Emergency Alert System Academic Computer Labs MyCCRI Office 365 & OneDrive Printing Services Blackboard

RAVE Emergency Alert System You have been automatically enrolled in the Rave Emergency Alert system. This system delivers text and email messages during emergencies and when bad weather conditions affect normal campus operations.

Academic Computer Lab Students may use the Academic Computer Labs and Library computers to access the internet, log into MyCCRI, conduct research, write papers, check Black Board, and register for classes and activities requiring the use of a computer. The Academic Computer Lab Hours are generally: Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 10:00pm Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm Saturday 9:00am – 2:00pm For the most current hours or more information visit: ww.ccri.edu/it/labs

Academic Computer Lab & Library Computers NO FOOD or DRINKS are allowed in the Academic Computer Lab or Library Do not save any class or personal files on any PC on campus. All campus computers have software that erases saved documents at every restart. Bring an external storage device to save your documents Or use OneDrive to save your documents Always remember to log out of MyCCRI. This prevents others from accessing your personal information.

Using MyCCRI The MyCCRI web portal allows access to your schedule, grades, financial aid, course registration, view and pay your bill. To access MyCCRI you need your CCRI username & password.

Office 365 & OneDrive Microsoft Office 365 is available to all enrolled CCRI students at no cost! It includes Excel, PowerPoint, Word, One Note, Access and Publisher. Automatically saves your files to your OneDrive OneDrive is a cloud-based storage system. You are automatically logged into OneDrive when you access your MyCCRI email. OneDrive allows you to do the following. Store data in the cloud and share files with other CCRI students Access files using web browsers or mobile devices

Printer Services The Academic Computer Labs and Libraries have printers that provide you access to printing, copying, and scanning services. To use the printers you will need your CCRI identification number. "Follow You" virtual printing allows you to send your document to print at any CCRI Academic Computer Lab or Library. Your print job will be stored for 24 hours. Go to the Academic Computer Lab or Library when you are ready to print your document. PrinterOn offers easy and convenient printing from personal devices. Just download the app and you can print from any Internet connected or Wi-Fi enabled device.

Blackboard Blackboard is the learning management software program CCRI uses for online courses and communication. If you have registered for an online course, you will be using Blackboard. Professors place their course materials on Blackboard including class discussions, course videos and web links. Student may take tests and quizzes and submit assignments and homework through Blackboard. Many faculty who teach traditional classes (classes held on campus) may use Blackboard as well. Visit the Academic Computer Lab if you need help accessing Blackboard.

Getting Help Using Technology at CCRI If you have any technology questions or issues, go to the Academic Computer lab.