ABE Student Information

2024 / 2025

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      • Access a Computer or Laptop
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      • Teams: How to Mute/Unmute and Chat
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    • Working with PDFs for Forms and Assignments
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      • How To save a Google Doc as a Word or PDF file to upload to VIULearn
      • How to download an Office 365 Word document so a copy can be uploaded to VIULearn
      • How to generate a no-sign-in-required Google Document link
      • How to scan documents using your phone
  • Academic Help
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    • What will Online Class Look Like?
      • What is invigilation?
      • How to find the start and end date of courses
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      • How to Download the Course Schedule from the Student Record

Access a Computer or Laptop

Borrowing a Computer

The Library has several laptops and other pieces of equipment available for students at Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses. Find more information about Equipment Loans on their Equipment Booking Page.

Accessing a Computer

Nanaimo and Cowichan campus libraries have computers for students to use. The Library hours page provides current hours and access information. Click on the tab for the campus you are interested in.

tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus has three computer labs current students can access. The tiwšɛmawtxʷ Computer Labs page provides access information.

Your local public library may also have times when computers are available to be used. Please check your local library site for more information about when you may be able to access a computer.

Purchasing a Computer

IT has a list of discounts if you need to purchase hardware here: Technology Discounts Webpage. They have also provided recommendations for technology purchases: Technology Recommendations Webpage.

Literacy Central Vancouver Island may be able to support those who cannot afford a computer and are at school or upgrading. More information here: Literacy Central Vancouver Island Website

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