{"id":41,"date":"2014-08-25T03:19:35","date_gmt":"2014-08-25T03:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.candelalearning.com\/collegesuccess1x1\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=41"},"modified":"2015-04-21T18:57:08","modified_gmt":"2015-04-21T18:57:08","slug":"how-to-get-started","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/chapter\/how-to-get-started\/","title":{"raw":"How to Get Started","rendered":"How to Get Started"},"content":{"raw":"<div>\r\n<h2>How to Get Started<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\nTo succeed in this course, you'll need to know your computer and make sure the internet browsers are up-to-date.\r\n\r\n<strong>Get to know your computer.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nOne key to success in online learning is developing a basic understanding of the most important tools you\u2019ll need for this course: a computer and the Internet.\r\n\r\nBeing able to answer basic questions about your computer and software will help you experience course success, especially if you need to troubleshoot a problem. Be able to answer the questions below:\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>What kind of device are you using? Example: IBM (also called PC, Windows), Mac, Chromebook, Android tablet, iPad, smartphone...something else?<\/li>\r\n\t<li>What is the device's operating system? Example: Windows 8, 7, Vista, Lion, Google Chrome, iOS, Android...other?<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Which internet browser are you using? Example: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer...or something else?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong> Make sure internet browsers are up-to-date.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTo get the most out of your online experience, you'll need to make sure your internet browser is up-to-date. Use the Is My Browser Up To Date site for a quick way to know whether or not your browser is functioning in the latest version.\r\n\r\n<strong>Need more tech knowledge?<\/strong>\r\n\r\nReview these videos to help you learn more about digital literacy skills.\r\n\r\nWhat is an Operating System?\r\n\r\nOperating Systems - 1 Introduction\r\n\r\nWhich Web Browser is the Best?\r\n\r\nGoogle Docs in Plain English\r\n\r\nThis page is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License and contains content from a variety of sources published under a variety of open licenses, including:\r\nThe video of What is an Operating System? was created by Charlotte R. This video is copyrighted and is not licensed under an open license. Embedded as permitted by YouTube's Terms of Use.\r\nThe video of Operating Systems - 1 Introduction was created by Shaun Stone. This video is copyrighted and is not licensed under an open license. Embedded as permitted by YouTube's Terms of Use.\r\nThe video of Which Web Browser is the Best? was created by Jon Paula for John's World. This video is copyrighted and is not licensed under an open license. Embedded as permitted by YouTube's Terms of Use.\r\nThe video of Google Docs in Plain English was created by Google. This video is copyrighted and is not licensed under an open license. 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Example: IBM (also called PC, Windows), Mac, Chromebook, Android tablet, iPad, smartphone&#8230;something else?<\/li>\n<li>What is the device&#8217;s operating system? Example: Windows 8, 7, Vista, Lion, Google Chrome, iOS, Android&#8230;other?<\/li>\n<li>Which internet browser are you using? Example: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer&#8230;or something else?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> Make sure internet browsers are up-to-date.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To get the most out of your online experience, you&#8217;ll need to make sure your internet browser is up-to-date. 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