Access all the software you need for your course for free through our CCCU App Store and Virtual Campus PC.
The CCCU App Store
The CCCU App Store is the quickest and easiest way to access or install all the software you need for your course, including Office 365, SPSS, and NVivo.
You can also find accessibility tools to help you with your productivity, as well as course-specific packages for engineering and other specialist subjects.
The Catalogue section contains the full list of apps available to you. Once you find the app you want to use, click 'Get', and it will be added to your Workspace section.
Virtual Campus PC
You can use your own device to access software installed on the University campus PCs. Connect to the Virtual Campus PC via the Windows App - use a web browser, or download it onto your device. Follow the instructions here.
Keep your data safe
Many apps that you find online will offer you the option to sign in with your University computing account, but will often ask you to grant them permission to access your account data.
To keep your data secure, we have taken steps to block connections to unapproved apps, so you may see a 'Needs admin approval' message if you try to connect your University account to an app that has not been approved for use at the University.
If you think that a certain app would be useful for your course, and that there would be an advantage to connecting it with your University account, contact your Course Team/Technician.
Productivity software
What is Microsoft Teams?
Microsoft Teams is a communication and collaboration workspace in Microsoft 365. It brings together people, conversations and content so you can easily collaborate with other students and members of staff in real-time.
All students at CCCU have access to Teams and can use it to send instant messages, share files, host meetings and more. You can also request a dedicated workspace for your group.
How can I access it?
You can access Teams on any device by logging into Microsoft 365 from a web browser. You can also download the Microsoft Teams app for your device.
How can I use it?
Browse the training videos on the Microsoft website.
For more personalised support, book a session with our IT trainers. They will demonstrate how it works and answer any specific questions you may have.
How do I set up my own Teams space?
Request your own dedicated Teams space using the Request-a-Team app.
We are proud that at CCCU we have a diverse mix of students and we aim to help build an inclusive learning environment for you.
ClaroRead Plus
Claro Software develops Assistive Technology, software for people with disabilities such as print and reading difficulties like dyslexia, to help them achieve all they can. Claro software can help with speech synthesis, word prediction, spellchecking and switch access, and combine them to make innovative, easy-to-use products on Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac, Google Chromebook, iPad and iPhone, Android, and on the Web.
All CCCU Students and Staff have access to Claro Cloud Web and Mobile Apps and Full ClaroRead Plus download for Windows and Mac.
JAWS
JAWS is a screen reader developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with the mouse. JAWS provides speech and Braille output for the most popular computer applications on your PC.
JAWS is available on PCs located in a dedicated room in Augustine House. Contact the Disability Team for more details.
Dolphin Supernova
Dolphin Supernova is a screen-reader and screen magnification package designed for people with vision loss.
Dolphin Supernova is available on PCs located in a dedicated room in Augustine House. Contact the Disability Team for more details.
My Computer My Way
Do you need help in making your computer easier to use? Explore how you can make your keyboard and mouse, Windows, the internet, and your favourite applications better suit you and your needs.
- Windows Guides to the accessibility tools on your Windows devices.
- Google Chrome Guides to the accessibility tools for Google products.
- Apple OS X Guides to the accessibility tools for Apple products.
- Adobe Guides to creating accessible files with the Adobe software.
Blackboard
Blackboard provides a web page with a detailed description on accessibility on their webpages.
Portable Apps
PortableApps.com lets you carry all your favourite apps on a portable device or cloud drive and use them on any PC. Your browser with your bookmarks and extensions, your office suite, your photo editor, your music collection, your games, your development tools and more.
| Product | Description |
| Office 365 | Microsoft Office provides text to speech functionality in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and OneNote. |
| Mac OS X | Apple provides text to speech functionality in in their Mac OS X (for versions Maverick and upwards). |
| Android | Google provides text to speech functionality via their Google text-to-speech app. |
| Naturalreader | Naturalreader is a free text to speech reader website. |
| Zabaware | Zabaware is a free text to speech software package. |
| Product | Description |
| Microsoft OneNote | Microsoft OneNote computer program for free-form information gathering and multi-user collaboration. Gather your notes (handwritten or typed), drawings, screen shots and audio commentaries. |
| Evernote | Evernote is a cross-platform free note taking, organising, and archiving application. |
| Google Keep | Google Keep is a note taking application developed by Google. |
| Apple Notes | Apple Notes is a note taking application developed by Apple. |
| Simplenote | Simplenote is an easy way to keep notes, lists, ideas and more. Your notes stay in sync with all your devices for free. Share notes with other users to collaborate on a project together or to access the same list. |
| Product | Description |
| My Computer My Way |
Do you need help in making your computer easier to use? Explore how you can make your keyboard and mouse, Windows, the internet, and your favourite applications better suit you and your needs. |
| Windows 10 and 11 | You can use your voice to dictate text to your Windows PC. For example, you can dictate text to fill out online forms; or you can dictate text to a word-processing program, such as Microsoft Word. |
| Apple OS X | The dictation feature of OS X converts your spoken words into text. |
| Google (Google Docs) |
You can type and edit a document by speaking in Google Docs. Note: This feature is only available in Chrome browsers. |
| Product | Description |
| ClaroRead Plus |
Claro Software develops Assistive Technology, software for people with disabilities such as print and reading difficulties like dyslexia. Claro software can help with speech synthesis, word prediction, spellchecking and switch access, and combine them to make innovative, easy-to-use products on Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac, Google Chromebook, iPad and iPhone, Android, and on the Web. All CCCU Students and Staff have access to Claro Cloud Web and Mobile Apps and Full ClaroRead Plus download for Windows and Mac. |
| Product | Description |
| Timer Tab | Timer Tab is a website and a free extension for Google Chrome that combines the functions of a countdown timer, alarm clock, and stopwatch, and has the ability to notify the user when an alarm goes off. |
| Task Timer is a Google Chrome extension that allows you to create a list of tasks with time goals in hours, and keep track of the amount of time that you spend on each task. |
| Product | Description |
| Audacity | Audacity is a free, easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder. |
| YouTube | Google provides a help page dedicated to accessibility settings in YouTube. |
| Box of Broadcasts | Box of Broadcasts (BoB) is al shared online off-air TV and radio recording service that is free to all staff and students at the University. |
| Vimeo | Vimeo provides a help page dedicated to accessibility settings. |
| RoboBraille | Follow four easy steps to have your document converted into an alternative, accessible format. The result is delivered to your email inbox. You may upload one or more files, enter a URL to a file or simply type in the text you wish to have converted. |
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