Academic Advice
What Apps and Software To Get
What devices should you have for university
According to the survey “How can University’s encourage technological literacy” (Jacob Schantli) Everyone who answered the question “What devices do you own listed below?” 100% of people picked Smartphone and laptop. These two devices are very important because you will need them for many things at KPU. These things include Registering for class, Using the Moodle site, communicating with teachers outside of class, Communicating with Students if you are in a group, checking your email, and doing class projects.
How to use Windows 10
Windows is a very popular operating system. You will find that school computers at KPU use Windows 10. Therefore, it is important to know how to use Windows at a basic level.
Here is an image of all the keyboard shortcuts that you can do on your Windows 10 machine. Click here to get a bigger view of the image.
What apps to get for you phone and computer
Knowing what apps to get for your smartphone and computer can be a very daunting task. But the major applications you will find yourself needing and finding very useful include
- KPU Safe Compatible with Smartphone
This is an essential for a KPU student. The app provides a campus map, notifies you on any important alerts, allows you to get help from either 911 or the campus’s security, and tells you what to do in certain emergency situations.
- WhatsApp Compatible with Android, iPhone, Windows Phone and Desktop Computer (Windows 10 and Mac OS X 10.9 and higher)
When it comes to communicating to your peers WhatsApp is the way to go. It is compatible with almost every device and you can sync your chats from your phone to your computer. When your professor creates groups for you class this app will allow you to communicate with your peers safely and securely using your mobile data or Wi-Fi.
- Quizlet Compatible with Android, iPhone and Desktop Computer
When it comes to studying for a Midterm or Final. Quizlet has you covered. Quizlet is the ultimate study helper for your next big test! It allows you to create flashcards and you can take test and play minigames that help you remember what you need to know. Creating flashcards is very simple and Quizlet will even help you with term definitions that are very useful.
- Microsoft Office 365 Compatible with Android, iPhone and Desktop Computer
Please refer to “How to get Microsoft Office for Free” to find out how KPU provides you a free copy of Microsoft Office and how to Install it.
Microsoft Office is a must have for university students. You will be using it for almost every class you have. With Word you can type to your heart’s content. PowerPoint to present your findings in a class presentation. Outlook to check to see if got any emails regarding important information about your classes and events at KPU. and those are to name a few.
- Microsoft Office 365 Compatible with Android, iPhone and Desktop Computer
Please refer to “How to get Microsoft Office for Free” to find out how KPU provides you a free copy of Microsoft Office and how to Install it.
Microsoft Office is a must have for university students. You will be using it for almost every class you have. With Word you can type to your heart’s content. PowerPoint to present your findings in a class presentation. Outlook to check to see if got any emails regarding important information about your classes and events at KPU. and those are to name a few.
How to get Microsoft Office for free
Step 1: go to you web browser and type the address email.kpu.ca
Step 2: Enter your student ID and password you use to login to your oss.
Step 3: click on the 9 little squares next to where it says “Outlook”.
Step 4: Click on where it says Office 365 and it will direct you to a new tab.
Step 5: Click on “Install Office” and a dropdown menu will appear.
Step 6: Click on “Office 365 apps” and it will start to download.
Step 7: Click on the downloaded
Step 8: Please wait until the setup has finished installing.
Step 9: Installation is now complete. You can now click on “Close”.
Step 10: Press the Windows Key and open any of the Microsoft Office programs. Microsoft Word is used in this example.
Step 11: Click on “Accept and start Word”
Step 12: Click on “Sign in to get the most out of Office” and sign in using your KPU email and password.
Step 13: You are now ready to use Microsoft Office!