In this section:

In this section

• Welcome
• Email & Listserv Info
• Forms
  • Password Request
  • Technology Equipment Request
  • Lab Classroom Reservation Requests
  • Lab Software Request Form
  • Group Mailing
  • Wiki Request Form
• Graduate Students & Alumni
• Hours
• How To's - Download Center
• Lab Use Guidelines
• Lab Services
• AARC Info
• Staff
• TOR Info
• eLearning (WebCT) Info
• Workshops

TOR Info

The Technology Orientation Requirement, or TOR, is a learning tool used to familiarize incoming GSLIS students with technology skills essential to their new career path.  It is a requirement for all part-time and full-time GSLIS students. While non-degree students and those auditing courses are not required to complete the TOR, it is strongly recommended that they do so.


Materials and Assessments

Start by reading the materials at http://gslis.simmons.edu/tor.

As you work through the information, you will be prompted to complete assessments and other activities at http://my.simmons.edu/elearning. Login with your Simmons username and password, then click on the "GSLIS - Technology Orientation Requirement (TOR)" course link to begin. Note: You will need to complete the Pre-TOR Survey before you will be allowed access to anything else in the course.


Assistance

The GSLIS Tech Lab offers workshops to help you with Parts 1 and 2 of the TOR. Part 1 workshops are typically offered on Advising Day and during the first week of courses. Part 2 workshops are offered during the first few weeks of the semester, before the Part 2 due date. To check for workshop dates and to signup, go to our YARR site at http://gslis.simmons.edu/signup.

Another option is to stop by or call the Tech Lab. The friendly TRAs (Technology Reference Assisstants) are happy to help answer your questions. Visit them in the Palace Road Building room P213, call 617.521.2802, or e-mail gslislab@simmons.edu.