Many of PVCC's remote learning applications and services are accessible online anywhere from your device (desktop, laptop, tablet) or from your personally-owned device. A valid Maricopa-issued MEID and password are required to access these resources. Links to several popular applications are listed below.
Virtual Student Services
Cranium Cafe
It’s where students go to connect and engage with educators, academic support staff, and each other.
Start at: https://paradisevalley.craniumcafe.com/login
- Online Chat Feature
- Schedule Online Appointments
- Video Meetings
Technical Support
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Technology support will be available over the phone at (602)787-7780 or remotely through the Information Technology Helpdesk.
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We are available: Monday-Thursday from 7:00am-7:00pm, and Friday from 7:00am-5:00pm.
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Only the pre-loaded software or software required for use on the device by your course(s) will be supported. We are unable to support non-PVCC authorized software installations.
Collaboration Tools
You have at least two options for remote meeting tools, so please select which platform makes the most sense for you.
Cisco WebEx
Use WebEx if you are taking a class, have a large meeting, or are hosting an event of up to 1000 participants.
Start at: https://maricopa.webex.com/ (meid@maricopa.edu and password)
- Record your WebEx sessions with one-click
- Add closed-captioning to live or recorded meetings
- Annotations
- Polling
- Dedicated conference bridge for all sessions
- All students have their own personal WebEx meeting room where you can create immediate sessions, schedule sessions, and access your recordings
WebEx Resources
Google Meet
Use Meet if you have a small to midsize meeting and don't need to record.
Start at: https://meet.google.com/
Meet Resources
- Guide to Google Meet (4-minute demonstration video)
- Troubleshooting Guide
Productivity Tools
Google G-suite
Every MEID account has access to the full G-suite. This includes Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Sites, and more. Create and collaborate with your students. Share documents and files, build out spreadsheets and make presentations on the fly with Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.
Start at: https://google.maricopa.edu/
Google G-suite Resources
- Get Started
- Google Docs
- Quick Guide
- Store, View, and Share files
- Troubleshoot issues
Office 365
It's the tools you need - Be more creative and achieve what matters with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, and more. Office 365 can be added to up to 5 devices.
Start at: https://www.office.com/
Office 365 Resources
- Accessing a Copy of Office 365
- MS Office Training and Tutorials – includes Office 365, 2010, 2011, & 2013
Learning Systems:
Canvas
Canvas is made up of a powerful set of highly integrated learning products that allow institutions to get all of the functionality they need and none that they don’t.
Start at: https://learn.maricopa.edu/
Canvas Resources
Maricopa Open Educational Resource Learning System
Welcome to the Maricopa Open Educational Resource Learning System (MOER), formerly known as MathAS. MOER is a web based STEM assessment and course management platform. This system is designed for mathematics, providing delivery of homework, quizzes, tests, practice tests, and diagnostics with rich mathematical content. Students can receive immediate feedback on algorithmically generated questions with numerical or algebraic expression answers.
Start at: https://moer.maricopa.edu/
MOER Resources
MATLAB
Desktop. Online. Mobile. Free through your school's license. You'll need to create a Mathworks account to get started.
Get started at: PVCC MATLAB Portal
Get started with MATLAB Online at: https://matlab.mathworks.com/
MATLAB Resources
- Creating an Account in MathWorks - Students
- Creating an Account in MathWorks - Faculty
- MATLAB Installation (Windows or MacOS)
- MATLAB Onramp Onramp courses get you up to speed on the basics of MATLAB
Research:
Ask a Librarian
Get research help when you need it!
Start at: https://paradisevalley.libguides.com/ask_a_librarian