BEFORE your classes begin, make sure you:
- Create your new ParklandOne password, especially if you’ve been away for more than two years.
- Explore Cobra Connection: Discover the ins and outs of using the Cobra Learning classroom
environment in this orientation course. You will also find the Learning Support Resources widget, which provides help with peer tutoring, the presentation center, success coaching, and library assistance.
- Have the Right Equipment ready (or borrow it!). Requirements:
- A computer or laptop that has Windows 10, 128+ GB of storage space, 8+ GB of RAM, Microsoft Office 2019, and an updated internet browser installed on it.
- Access to WiFi with a high connection speed.
- A webcam, microphone, and speakers (or a USB/Bluetooth headset with a microphone).
- A charged cell phone to complete two-step verification for accessing email, Cobra, etc.
- Learn more about the specific equipment requirements in the Recommended Minimum Hardware Requirements KB article.
- No computer? Don’t worry! You can get FREE help:
- Check out an approved laptop for the entire semester at the Parkland College Learning Commons.