My.Erikson.edu
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| My.Erikson is Erikson Institute's campus portal. It is available 24 hours a day and is designed for the communication of information that is intended specifically for members of the Erikson community.
Through the portal, you will have access to class registration, your grades, important campus services, the latest events calendar, and directories. Upon admission, you will be assigned a portal login and password. You can access My.Erikson at My.Erikson.edu. |
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Erikson gives you an email address to use for academic purposes. It is generally in the format of YourAssignedUsername@erikson.edu. You can access your email securely through the Outlook Web client at portal.office.com using your assigned username and password. Use this same login information to access your Office 365 account.
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EriksonOnline
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| EriksonOnline is the web-based environment that will be your gateway to all course activities and materials. This Blackboard Learning Management System allows instructors to put their syllabi, lecture notes, assignments, and other course resources online for you to access.
In addition, online students will use EriksonOnline to view recorded lectures, take tests and quizzes, access discussion boards with other students and teachers, and submit assignments necessary to complete their courses.
Upon admission, you will be assigned an EriksonOnline username (usually the same as your e-mail username) and password. EriksonOnline can be accessed at https://erikson.blackboard.com. Tutorials on how to use Blackboard can be found at http://eohelp.erikson.edu. |
Erikson's Distance Learning team works closely with faculty and subject matter experts to design, develop and deliver online courses and professional development programs. Together, we create and convert content, build courses and support excellence in online teaching. We also provide technical assistance and support services to students to encourage successful online learning experiences and outcomes. Watch the video below to learn more about the Distance Learning team.
Technology Requirements and Recommendations
Hardware Requirements
- 1. A personal computer running Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10, or a Mac running OS X 10.4 (or higher)
- 2. Monitor with screen resolution of 1024 x 768 (or higher)
Software/Plug-ins
In order for all the features of EriksonOnline to work properly, additional programs and plugins may need to be installed on your computer. A complete and more detailed list can be found at http://eohelp.erikson.edu.
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| EriksonOnline works best while using the Chrome web browser. If you do not have Chrome, you can download it for free at: https://www.google.com/chrome/index.html . |
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| Adobe Flash Player: All of the videos on EriksonOnline use Adobe Flash Player to stream the video file. Flash Player is also used to play the narrated PowerPoint clips. Please download Flash Player at: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ . |
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| Acrobat Reader is a free plugin for opening and reading PDF (Portable Document Format) files. Reader is used when you open every article on EriksonOnline. While in Firefox, the PDF file should open in a new tab at the top of the screen. http://get.adobe.com/reader/ . |
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An Office 365 account will be setup for use in your courses. Microsoft services, such as Word, OneDrive, OneNote, Excel and PowerPoint all work together through a single sign-on. Whether you use Windows, iOS, or Android devices, or switch between all three, your account keeps everything you need on the device in hand. Additional activities that involve collaborative documents and feedback opportunities will be used in your course sections. To access Office 365 and use its tools, go to portal.office.com and log in using your Erikson email account information. |
Recommended Tools
Below is a list of tools that you may need for your course assignments and projects. Instructions for some of these tools can be found at eohelp.erikson.edu.
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| Zoom is a video conferencing tool that you will use to have meetings and discussions with your instructor and classmates. Links to join Zoom meetings will be sent in your course sections. Click on the links below to learn more about using Zoom.
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Monosnap is a free screen capture tool for Mac and Windows. Use Monosnap to record your desktop with your presentation slides as well as capture in-presentation videos. You can also enable your webcam so that your cam is recorded alongside your desktop.
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Accessibility
TA note for students with disabilities and/or concerns about their learning needs: Erikson strives to ensure the accessibility of its programs, classes, and services to students with disabilities. If you have a documented disability and believe you need accommodation for this class, or if you have concerns about your learning needs, please contact Colette Davison (Erikson’s coordinator of disability services) or the course instructor as soon as possible. See the “Student Resources” section of the Bulletin for a description of Erikson’s accommodation process. Remember to allow a reasonable amount of time, before the course begins if possible, for processing your request.
The Accessibility Committee is an interdisciplinary team of people that work across Erikson's academic programs to curate learning resources that are designed to meet a variety of learning needs. Our goal is to support all of our students to be as successful as possible throughout their time at Erikson. After logging into my.erikson, click the Learning Tools tab to access accommodation information, assistive technology tools and helpful apps. You will also find the download and installation links for Read&Write Gold.
Read&Write Gold is a discreet, customizable toolbar that integrates reading, writing, studying, and research support tools with common applications. This program is free to use during your time at Erikson.
Academic Success
Online courses at Erikson rely heavily on your ability to capture your thoughts, questions, and contributions in writing. This means that you are expected to communicate coherently using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. Your writing is the chief means by which you interact with your peers and your instructor so it is important that you have an opportunity to contribute in a way that others can connect with and understand.
If you have concerns about your writing, or feel that you need a little support, help is readily available through the Academic Success Center
Writing and Academic Support Resources for Students Click for more options
Do not be afraid to use it!
Mobile Device Support
Due to the variety of mobile devices and their technologies, it is difficult to guarantee full functionality for every type of device. However, we recommend the following browsers and software to access your course materials on-the-go.
Mobile Apps
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| Blackboard Student App gives you quick access to your EriksonOnline course sections. Erikson's Blackboard license allows for free use of this app. https://www.blackboard.com/mobile-learning/blackboard-app.html |
Library Resources
The Edward Neisser Library's online resources are important tools for use in your classes and beyond. You can access your courses' textbook list, find course readings, access the library catalog and research databases, find streaming videos, e-books, and many other resources. The starting point for all these resources is the library's website:
To access library materials from off-campus, please use your Erikson email username and password.
Please contact libraryhelp@erikson.edu with any questions about library resources.
Contact Us!
Need help?
If you are having difficulty logging into the My.Erikson portal or have general technology issues, please contact IT staff by sending an e-mail message to TechHelp@erikson.edu.
If you are having problems logging into EriksonOnline or have general issues with your course site, please contact the EriksonOnline help desk by e-mailing EOhelp@erikson.edu or call 312-893-3852.
If you need help accessing the library resources, please call (312) 893-7210 or send an e-mail to libraryhelp@erikson.edu .
Additional Information Technology, Telecommunications Networks and Information policies can be found on page 48 of the student handbook.