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Technology Requirements and Supports for Students

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General Technology at the CVM

  • PDF icon Veterinary Information Systems

     
  • CVM Community (https://cvmcommunity.osu.edu) is an internal website for the College of Veterinary Medicine.  You will need your name.# credentials to access the site.  There are numerous "Group" pages that contain information and resources relevant to those groups.  The Faculty/Staff Group of Professional Program Support has important information and forms regarding CVM policies for students.  Please make this group one of your "Favorites" for easier access. Watch this short video overview click on this link: CVM Video Overview

     
  • Class Email Lists are the main mechanism used to communicate to DVM students based upon their class year.  Faculty of core classes will use this email list to communicate course related information and administration uses this to communicate relevant college related information to students. Only name.# email addresses are accepted on the class email lists. Please review the PDF icon Email Guidelines

Technology for Learning

  • iPad Requirement - All DVM students are required to have an iPad to use during their pre-clinical years. The device will be used for core course examinations, review of electronic materials in Carmen, and annotation of electronic notes as needed. New students, please refer to communications from PPS for the minimum technology requirements applicable to your class year. You can purchase devices and softwares at discounted practices at Tech Hub on campus.

     
  • iPad Apps for Success - This handout lists recommended and required apps that you are encouraged to download and set up prior to coming to campus, including BuckeyeBox (unlimited storage), Examplify (testing application), Top Hat (in-class response tool), and Office 365 (offline and online Microsoft Office apps).
  • Carmen - Carmen is Ohio State's Learning Management System; at times, you might also hear it being referred to as "Canvas", which is its original name by the vendor. To learn more about Carmen, check out ODEE's Getting Started guide, including navigate in Carmen, and set up your notification preferences.

     
  • ExamSoft - All Core course exams are administered on Examplify, which is an electronic testing program owned and supported by ExamSoft. All students are required to download the Examplify app on their personal iPad, which they will use to take exams. Instructions for downloading and logging into Examplify will be sent later this summer. The Professional Program Support staff will also provide training and instructions prior to the first exam or quiz.

Technology Support & Additional Resources

Teaching and Learning (cvmotl@osu.edu; VMC 0076A) is able to assist with questions related to usage of supported software in your courses, including Carmen, as well as how you can use technology to facilitate and enhance your learning. We may also be able to help troubleshooting iPad issues. Where needed and appropriate, we will forward requests and questions to our college and/or campus partners. 

For support for devices, applications, and network access at the CVM, contact Veterinary Information Systems (VIS):

For help with your password, university e-mail, account access, or any other technology issues, questions, or requests, contact the OSU IT Service Desk. Visit the website for standard support hours, and support for urgent issues is available 24x7.

Accessibility of Learning Technologies at the CVM

Below are statements from vendors of technologies used in CVM courses regarding their accessibility. If you need additional services to use these technologies, please request accommodations with your instructor.

For accessibility of other tools in the Carmen suite (such as CarmenConnect and U.OSU), please consult with the Office of Distance Education and eLearning.

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