E-Warrior Digital Life and Learning Program
Brief program history
Beginning as a pilot project in 1997 and reaching full implementation in 2003, the e-Warrior Digital Life and Learning Program provides a fully-configured laptop computer, tablet, software and apps, continuous network access, technical support, and numerous learning opportunities to all WSU students and employees who participate. The laptops and tablets are replaced every two years for students and every three years for employees, enabling everyone access to the latest technology. Our goal is to be a leader in digital learning, providing superior support and service to our students, faculty and staff.
Who Is Included?
All new and transfer students entering WSU on the Winona campus are enrolled in the e-Warrior Digital Life & Learning Program. The fee is automatically billed to their student account, and is included in the formula for determining financial aid eligibility. For questions on financial aid, contact the WSU Financial Aid office at 507-457-5090 or financialaid@winona.edu
The Advantage
The e-Warrior: Digital Life and Learning Program gives students the opportunity to personalize and further their college experiences beyond a traditional computer lab with every student having a fully configured mobile computer.
With your laptop or tablet, you can do your work when and where you want. You can now bring your mobile device to class to take notes, access the internet and create advanced presentations. You will be able to customize your mobile device to meet your individual needs with a degree of privacy not available in computer labs.
Students will find themselves using their computer in a number of ways:
- Interacting with faculty and fellow students via e-mail, video conferencing, and instant messenger
- Accessing special course software and data in and out of the classrooms
- Conducting research via the Internet
- Preparing papers and presentations
- Working in online study groups
- Submitting assignments directly to faculty online
- Creating web accessible resumes (eFolios)
- Receiving syllabi and class information electronically
- Having immediate access to electronic resources (rather than using a computer lab)
- Creating your own web pages
- Personal use: music, chats, web surfing, lots more!
Insurance
Insurance is included on all computers provided as part of the program, with students responsible only for paying the deductible in the event of a loss. There is also damage coverage for non-warranty repairs. Students pay only a portion of the fee regardless of the cost of actual repairs and parts.
Laptop/Tablet Information
Each laptop comes with a standard software suite that includes Microsoft Office, email, web browsers, and antivirus software. The Adobe Suite, as well as course specific software is also available for installation. Additional items included in the package:
Laptops
Tablets
WSU Digital Life and Learning introduces mobile tablet devices to our powerful set of learning, communication, and social technology tools. In Fall 2013 all new Winona State students – and students due for their 2-year laptop exchange – will receive a tablet AND a new laptop (Mac or PC).
Getting your devices
Support
Training/Software Support For Students
1:1 Technology Support
Current Workshops
Technical Support/Walk-in
- Somsen 207
- Technical Support Center
Technical Support/Phone
- 507.457.5240
- TSC Phone Support