DSPS High Tech Center (HTC)
The DSPS High Tech Center (also known as the HTC) provides students with Chromebook and Hotspot assistance, technology support, training, assistive technology workshops and registration assistance. Please see below for a list of the assistive technology training provided. Students do not need to register in DSPS-304 to use the High Tech Center services.
Contact Information
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Email: DSPS High Tech Center (dspshtc@collegeofthedesert.edu), Bonnie Russell
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Phone: 760-776-7397
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Location: Cravens Student Services Center (CSSC), Room 118
High Tech Center Hours
The DSPS High Tech Center offers in-person and virtual assistance Monday through Thursday (please check the open lab hours below).
High Tech Center Summer Hours (effective through August 18, 2022)
During summer hours, priority is given to students training on special equipment. If you need assistance, please contact a staff member and they will schedule you in between appointments.
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Monday - 8:30 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Tuesday - 8:30 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Wednesday - 8:30 am to 9:30 am and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Thursday - 8:30 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Friday – closed
Notice of Closures
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The High Tech Center and Online Lab will be closed on the following dates:
- Closed on July 4, 2022 in observance of Independence Day
Live Online Lab Hours (effective through August 18, 2022)
Need Help? You can now receive live, virtual assistance in the High Tech Center Online Lab through Canvas! No appointment is needed - just drop-in during the below lab hours.
View a video on how to access the High Tech Center online lab (also available in Spanish and American Sign Language)
Visit the High Tech Center Online Lab
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Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (closed from Noon to 1:00 pm)
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Wednesday- 8:30 am to 9:30 am and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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Friday – closed
Student Online Training and Resources
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Free and Low Cost Internet and WiFi (click on Connectivity Resources)
Free Microsoft Office 365 Software
Free software is available for all current and new COD students from our partnership with Microsoft to support your success.
You are now eligible to install Microsoft’s Office 365 on up to 5 devices, including PCs, Macs, smartphones and tablets (Surface and iPad) free of charge. Using the 1 TB of storage space in OneDrive and the dynamic note-taking software OneNote you will be able to collaborate with ease with your peers. In addition, by installing Microsoft Office 365 you will have access to Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. All students will have access once they log into their mycod.us email account.
Watch this video for instructions on How to Install Office Apps from Office 365 for Students
High Tech Center Support and Training
The High Tech Center provides Chromebook and Hotspot assistance, technology support, training and workshops for certain assistive technology. Drop-in, one-on-one assistance is available on Zoom accessed through your Canvas page. Please inquire with the HTC for details.
Assistive Technology Training
Training is provided for the following assistive technology. Certain assistive technology requires counselor approval as an accommodation.
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JAWS - Computer screen reader software for the blind
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Kurzweil 3000 - Text-to-speech software which allows textbook scanning and reading, as well as other features
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Recording Apps - Applications which provide audio recording and notetaking assistance
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ZoomText Fusion - Magnification and screen reading software for the visually impaired
