Online tools and learning resource centre
Need help getting online, with online learning or instructions to learning platforms? 鶹ýAV offers resources below to help you successfully master the tools available.
See below for help with myOkanagan. Moodle, connecting to wifi on campus and more.
Top steps to start at OC!
1. Access your online tools and resources
is the main portal to access web-based information like student records, course schedule and email. Check your account summary (student records > account) and course schedule (student records > registration) and confirm your class locations if you are in an on campus class. You will also find student email in your myOkanagan account.
is the College’s online learning platform providing access to online course materials and more.
Need info on logging in to these tools? View the Learning tools and resources section below.
2. Connect with your campus community
Learn more about your campus and find programs, services and activities that are offered.
Penticton | Kelowna | Vernon | Salmon Arm
And check out what is happening for Orientation College-wide as well as at your campus. All on-campus activities have physical distancing controls in place to keep you safe.
Learning tools and resources
From logging into Moodle on your first day or using Blackboard Collaborate for your classes, we are here to help navigate how to use these online tools. View information about each of the tools below.
One-stop shop for access and information
MyOkanagan is the main portal to access web-based College services like student records, course schedule, the OC wireless network and email. You can connect to Moodle through this portal
Where online learning happens
Moodle is the College’s software package designed to help teachers easily create online courses – and students can access course materials from anywhere at any time.
How to access it:
- On the website, click on the red arrow on the top-right of the page to open the action centre, click on the "Moodle" button on the left hand side
- Through myOkanagan, click on “Moodle” on top-right corner of the page
How to login:
- Enter your OC email address - this is usually firstname.lastname@myOkanagan.bc.ca.
- Note: If there are multiple students with the same first/last name, subsequent usernames will have a numeric digital added after the lastname; such as firstname.lastname1@myOkanagan.bc.ca
- Once logged in, you will see your courses. Select the one you wish to enter.
- Helpful article that will help students reset their password once you have provided recovery information:
Still having trouble?
If you are having difficulties logging in, please contact 鶹ýAV IT Services Help Desk via one of the following
methods:
Phone: 250-762-5445 Ext. 4444 or 1-866-839-4032 (Toll Free)
Email: support@okanagan.bc.ca
(business hours only)
Software access so you can be successful
IT Services has created a new service for students to access software they may not have available to them at home. This is done through Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. Students can watch this for more information about how to log in to access software while learning remotely. The service allows students to access software listed in the general pool .
Contact the Helpdesk at 250-762-5445 ext. 4444 (toll-free: 1-866-839-4032) or email support@okanagan.bc.ca if you have any questions.
Success for students of all abilities
Students who require accommodations and/or adaptive technology during this time should contact Accessibility Services.
Telus and Shaw are offering support to families in need when it comes to internet access. View the links below to learn more.
Download the netiquette and get organized tip PDFs
Top 5 tips to online learning success
Need technical help?
IT Services is here to help. Email support@okanagan.bc.ca for assistance or phone 1-866-839-4032 toll-free.