The hardware and software recommendation & specifications on this page were gathered and are offered as a guideline for the “Best Practices” in a virtual or remote learning environment. In most cases we have tested these products and have determined them to be good, reliable and convenient solutions. Although these hardware & software solutions are not necessarily the only options available for a particular use case, they are ones we have experience with and therefor can usually offer more specialized and targeted support.
Please contact classroomtech@uml.edu for more information.
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Hardware:
Apple iPads:
Here are instructions on enrolling your iPad into the UMass Lowell Self Service Portal to be able to download university apps: How-to-Install-VTR-iPad-Profile
To see a video on configuring your new UMass Lowell ipad that has been “pre-enrolled” in the UMass Lowell Self Service Portal click “Pre-enrolled” Self Service Video
Software Recommendations:
Please contact classroomtech@uml.edu if you need assistance.