This page contains resources to support students involved in online learning. These are intended to help you adapt your habits and learning styles to an online format and adjust things such as study skills and communication with your groups to continue to complete assignments and achieve your goals as learners.
Please check back often: This page will be updated as additional information and resources become available.
Reminders:
- There is no perfect solution for this situation and perfection is not expected. However, please try your best to be adaptable and focus on the key learning objectives for your courses.
- Although learning online may be new and intimidating to you, it will be okay. You will be better than you think. The keys are to focus on best practices and maintain communications with your professors.
- You are not alone! Bentley will do its best to provide you the support and resources you need during these unusual circumstances. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Microsoft Office 365 provides all Bentley students, staff, and faculty members with a great suite of office applications that can be accessed from on-campus and from anywhere you have an internet connection. Bentley's Microsoft O365 provides 1TB of cloud storage, up to five (5) FREE downloads of Microsoft Office Pro Plus for personal computers (Mac or PC) and iPad/Android devices, and the ability to create, edit, and share Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote) using a web browser. In addition to access from anywhere, using web-based versions of Microsoft Office applications, allows multiple people to collaborate and edit documents at the same time!
Hybrid and Synchronous Learning
Learn how to use Zoom so you can succeed at Bentley!
You can also download an official Bentley University Zoom Background
Additional information
- If you encounter any issues, call the help desk 781-891-3122 (leave a message if no answer) or send us an e-mail at ga_helpdesk@bentley.edu.
- System requirement for PC and MAC
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux
Remote Classroom Etiquette
Brightspace is a web-based Learning Management System. Essentially, it is a website that class participants can access any time from any computer with an Internet connection.
- Students can access course-related materials – syllabus, presentations, videos, grades
- Collaborate with faculty and other students using discussion boards and/or blogs
- Faculty can collect assignments, give quizzes, tests, and exams.
To access your courses, visit MyBentley. Click on the Brightspace icon. On the login page, enter your Bentley credentials.
Tips from Bentley International Students
Getting Focused
Help Desk call center hours (Eastern Time): Monday -- Thursday 7:30 a.m. -- 8:00 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
Students can seek IT help in two ways during business hours (Eastern Time):
- Call the Help Desk at 781-891-3122
- Email helpdesk@bentley.edu
Emails should include:
- Student phone # and location.
- Describe specific question/problem/request and urgency of IT support need.
- Course and section number of class (if applicable).
Study Skills & Time Management
Communication Skills & Setting Boundaries
Other Resources
Students who enrolled in Bentley's screening testing program and are authorized to be on campus may access certain classroom spaces for studying and synchronous learning. While in these spaces, students must obey the following protocols:
- Masks must be worn at all times while in these spaces.
- Space is available on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Please be considerate of other students by using headsets and microphones when participating in a class in a shared space.
- Please limit your use of the space to times when your class is meeting.
- All rooms will be cleaned and sanitized by facilities each evening. All rooms will have a supply of sanitizing wipes for use during the day. Please wipe down your space before and after each use.
- Please do not rearrange any furniture and observe the posted occupancy limits.
The Trading Room is offering tutorials on our key databases and software.
Click here if are interested in attending some of these sessions.