ASO Resources

Need a laptop? Apply through your student portal. Click here for detailed instructions.

You have a Canvas site for each of your courses, where materials and assignments will be posted and graded, and you can communicate with your faculty member. Your faculty will also be in touch with you about how they intend to manage courses for the remainder of the semester. For additional assistance with Canvas, see the following resources:

• Canvas Student Guide
• Student Resources for Online-Remote Learning

Need a tutor for Math, Writing/English? Log on to SIS and access NetTutor or click here for a detailed guide.

If you’re worried about how you’ll access your online classes without public hotspots, Comcast is offering free internet service to new customers who qualify as “low-income” for 60 days. For more information on their Internet Essentials Program, click here. They’re also providing unlimited data and higher internet speed to their customers during the pandemic. If you don’t fall within this qualification or aren’t within the Comcast service area, Charter Communications is also offering free internet service to households with K-12 or college students.

Free eBook Access for students who are registering for a PACE class or a second-half 8-week course. Both Redshelf and Cengage are facilitating this service to students.

Adobe is providing free at-home access to its Creative Cloud Tools to students whose schools (both K-12 and higher education) provide lab access on campus. This resource is available through May 31 and can be accessed by requesting it from your school. If you are an LAHC student who would like to request access, fill out an Adobe Request form.

College students can also take advantage of Adobe Portfolio, the website-building software designed for creating online portfolios. This offer is separate from the Creative Suite, includes unlimited pages and hosting, and is available for 60 days.

While you may already be using a video conferencing platform, it’s worth recognizing that there are multiple software available, and many are giving complimentary access to premium services as students are required to go digital. As you start setting up virtual meetings for group projects, or if you just want to check in with friends and family, look into Google Hangouts Meet, Zoom, and Adobe Connect, which is offering free access through July 1.

Although many public libraries are closed temporarily, their online options are still active and accessible. Don’t have a library card? Use the Libby by Overdrive mobile app to get an instant library card and access thousands of free ebooks and audiobooks. You can also access free books, movies, software, and more from libraries around the world through Internet Archive.

For instructions on how to access Office 365 on your personal laptop, chrome book, or other electronic device, please click here.

SoftMaker Office is essentially a Microsoft Office alternative, and for the next six months, they’re offering free access to their entire suite to students of all ages. Plus, they’ve made it clear that this resource will be maintained throughout the length of the pandemic, so the offer may be extended if needed.

Your health is extremely important, and it’s easy to let it fall to the wayside when you’re cooped up at home. The following fitness companies are just a few who are providing free access to their resources to help you maintain your physical and mental health while social distancing.

• At-home workout videos from Gold’s Gym through May 31.
• Nightly workouts on the Planet Fitness Facebook page.
• Online yoga classes from Core Power Yoga.
• Yoga, HIIT, and barre classes via Down Dog fitness mobile apps through July 1.

Adapting to a new reality can be challenging, but there are many ways to find support. Learn more about how to protect yourself, your family and your community during these diffucult times by clicking here. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) also offers information and resources on how to protect yourself.