Distance Education Students

The campus continues to offer Google Chromebooks for students.   These resources can be found by visiting the library.    

VC Library Google Equipment Page

Low-Cost and Free Internet Access

California Community College students have many different options for internet access. Several companies throughout California may offer low cost internet access for students.  Check out your service provider website for more information.  California Connects and Ventura College Library also offer low cost or free for check out hotspots in a limited number for eligible students. 

California Connects (Low Cost)

• California Community Colleges students are eligible for this eligible for this mobile hotspot service powered by Sprint, which offers nationwide 4G LTE connectivity and allows users to connect up to 10 WiFi enabled devices for up to 10 hours on a single charge for only $19.99 a month.

Ventura College (Limited Free Usage For Semester) 

• Ventura College Library offers a limited number of hotspots for checkout during the semester.  Contact the Ventura College Equipment Lending Library for more more information. 

1. Accessing Canvas from a Desktop or Laptop Computer:
   
   Please use either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to access the course from a desktop or laptop computer.  Follow these links to download the most updated versions of Google Chrome or FireFox. 
   
   Then, you can access your courses in two ways:
   
   Portal: https://my.vcccd.edu , select “My Courses” in the top right-hand corner, and then choose the Canvas homepage.
   
   For instant access to the VCCCD Canvas login page, go to: https://vcccd.instructure.com
    
2. Accessing Canvas from a Mobile Device:
   
   When accessing Canvas from mobile devices such as phones or tablets, please use the Canvas App. For more information please visit Google or Apple

1. Canvas Overview
2. Update Your Profile
3. Update Your Notification Preferences
4. Communicate with Your Instructor and Peers
5. Manage Your Personal Files
6. Keep Track of Assignments Due
7. Participate in a Discussion
8. Take a Quiz
9. Submit Peer Reviews
10. Using Canvas Groups
11. Check your grades

1. How to Join ConferZoom in Canvas
2. Student ConferZoom in Canvas Guide

Is online learning right for you? Please access these self-help tutorials that were created by the state to determine your level of expertise. 

1. Introduction to Online Learning
2. Getting Tech Ready
3. Organizing for Online Success
4. Online Study Skills and Managing Time
5. Communication Skills for Online Learning
6. Online Reading Strategies
7. Career Planning
8. Educational Planning
9. Instructional Support
10. Personal Support
11. Financial Planning