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Technology

Technology is a big part of learning at NICC. While the technology may differ by course modality, we want all of our students to feel confident navigating technology. Check out the resources below to help make your technology onboarding seemless. This page features a quick check, as well as a more detailed description below. 

First Day Essentials: Technology Tools Quick Check

馃捇 1-to-1 Laptop

  • While students are responsible for their own laptop, additional support may be available.
  • Each degree/certificate-seeking student enrolled in 3+ credits is eligible for a personal 1-to-1 laptop for coursework.Issued one time for the duration of your time at NICC. Check out with Student Service Advisor. See details below. 
馃寪 Internet Access
  • While students are responsible for their own internet access, additional support may be available.
  • Personal MiFi's may be available for students living within a certain service area near Macy Campus and/or Santee Campus. See details below. 
  • Other internet funding opportunities can be discussed with Student Service Advisors.


Once you have device and internet access, we recommend the following websites, as well as downloading the applications on your smart device.You can log in with your NICC Email and default password. For a full list of details, scroll down to the Technology Tools (Detailed) below.

Website/ Shortcut Link What is it? What will I find here? Phone Application to Download?
馃搂 Your NICC Email & Calendar
  • Updates from your instructors, advisors, scholarships, NICC news, etc.
  • Calendar and links to virtual classes.
Yes; 
Recommended to download for quick updates and contacting your instructors.
馃帵 NICC's Platform for Virtual Class Meetings
  • Your virtual class meetings including: chats, files, recordings, etc.
Yes;
An essential for virtual or blended classes as a computer back-up.
馃敶 NICC's Learning Management System
  • Coursework (readings, homework, assignments) for most classes.
  • Online-only courses use Canvas as the main location. 
  • NICC Student Orientation.

Yes via 'Canvas Student by Instructure';
View the course material and complete assignments on the go.

馃敇 NICC's Student Information Management System
  • Houses your personal information including: unofficial transcript, course history, registration info., graduation application, etc.
Website only
馃数NICC Website NICC's Official Website
  • Landing page to all things NICC. Find all your essentials: College Catalog, Advising & Registration info., etc.
Website only

 

 

NICC TECHNOLOGY TOOLS (Detailed)

Tech Tool 

Description 

Device, Set-Up, and Internet Connection

1:1 Technology

(degree-seeking students taking 3+ credits)

laptop 

New Windows 11 Pro Laptops. These laptops can be set up without internet. If you have slower internet speed at home, you may want to consider downloading your Office 365 package on campus.

Talk to your Student Service Advisor for more details. You can find their contact information here. 

Office 365 for Students

NICC provides Microsoft's Office 365 to each student free of charge. This means the latest version of the full Office productivity suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and more available for offline and online use to best prepare you for class. As long as you鈥檙e a student, you鈥檒l be able to use this software for free.

Note: You can install on up to 5 compatible PCs and Macs, plus tablets (including iPad!). Additionally, utilizie Onedrive for automatic device file syncing.

To get your Office follow these simple steps:

For PC and Mac:

  1. Visit 
  2. Click through to sign in with school-provided credentials & download
  3. On the installation page select your language and click install.

For iOS and Android:

Download from your app store:

Sign in with your school credentials for full editing capability

You will need your e-mail address ex: JDoe@thenicc.edu (student e-mail begin with your location - Mac for Macy, San for Santee and SSC for South Sioux City) to sign in.

If you have trouble installing Office, this guide may resolve your issue: . Additional reslources include:

MiFi Internet Access

(Contact Student Services for details)

NICC can help connect students to internet access for those who live within service area of internet towers near both Macy and Santee, as well as surrounding areas of the Omaha and Santee Reservation.  

Talk to your Student Service Advisor for more details. You can find their contact information here. 

NICC Communication 

Email (app)

Outlook

 

    

 

    

 

Your mobile device may already have a default email app that you can use for your NICC email, or you can use the Outlook app. This app is available on mobile devices as well as on employee鈥檚 computers.  

Settings you may need to add your NICC e-mail: 

  • Type: Exchange Server 
  • Example Jane Doe, Student ID 123456, from Santee Campus
  • E-mail address:  SanJDoe@thenicc.edu 
  • Default Password First 3 letters of your first name capitalized and your student ID.  JAN123456
  • *Note* Student email address will begin with the campus code (e.g., san for Santee, ssc for South Sioux City and mac for Macy).  
  • Username:  sanjdoe; Domain:  thenicc; Server Address:  outlook.office365.com ; Use secure connection:  SSL 

NICC Coursework & Virtual Classes

Canvas by Instructure 

(web/app) 

 

Canvas is NICC鈥檚 Online Learning System. Here you can access class materials, submit assignments, use the gradebook, view the online syllabus AND MORE from any mobile device. Check out the  page to meet your NICC family and learn about more resources we have on all three campuses.  

  

 

Instructions- 

  1. Download the app most appropriate for your device (see above).  

  1. Select 糖心视频 as your institution.  

  1. Login with your NICC email and the password you chose. 

Microsoft Teams

(web/app) 

Teams App

Microsoft Teams is the primary virtual class meeting platform that NICC uses. This virtual meeting location is tied to your NICC Office 365 Account and is easy to access through your email. You can meet virtually, send chats, access class recordings (if applicable) and join classes on this platform. You can join through the browser, download to computer (if not already there), or download via your device鈥檚 app store.

 

Saving Your Documents  

OneDrive  

(web/app) 

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OneDrive is a file hosting service that allows users to sync files and later access them from a web browser or mobile device. Within OneDrive, users can upload, create, edit and share files in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. In addition, Office Online tools allow multiple users to simultaneously collaborate.  

 

For more information:  

  • Use work or school account 

  • Username:  JDoe@thenicc.edu 

  • Password:  Same as your e-mail password. 

 

*Note, you can also use your own accounts such as Google Drive or other platform. Canvas has an ability to integrate this as well. 

 

For any questions regarding using technology, please contact Student Services, The IT Team, or the Instructional Design Team. A few key contacts are: