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Online Class Requirements

Minimum computer system requirements for students taking online courses and classes.

System Requirements

  • Windows Users
    • Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
    • 64 MB RAM
    • 28.8 kbps modem (56K recommended)
    • Soundcard & Speakers
    • Internet Explorer 7.0
  • Mac OS Users
    • Mac OS X or higher (in classic mode)
    • 32 MB RAM (64 recommended)
    • 28.8 kbps modem (56K recommended)
    • Soundcard & Speakers
    • Safari 3.0

Screen Resolution

  • We recommend setting your screen resolution to 800 x 600 pixels. If you currently see a horizontal scroll bar at the bottom of your screen and would like to eliminate this, you can do so by resizing your screen. If you need help with your screen settings, please see our Instructions for resizing your screen.

Browser Requirements

If a browser is not listed below it has not been tested on the online platform. A user risks running into problems with the course software if they choose to use a non supported browser. Browsers listed below have been validated with the course platform.

Feature Requirements

These commonly used plugins may be required depending on the course or program. You will be able to access your course without them; however, you may not be able to access the specific feature.

Additional Information

Email Account

  • You will need a personal email account to receive communications from within your course. If an account is not provided by the school, you may sign up for one with any 3rd party email system (EX. Yahoo, Google, Hotmail, Comcast, etc…). We suggest you avoid using special characters (like +, &, $, etc.) in your email address, as they can cause problems with some systems and make it difficult for messages to reach the intended mailbox

Avoiding Inactivity Timeout

  • When an ISP’s internal browser is not in use, the ISP will consider the user inactive and will disconnect the user after a period of time. To remain active and avoid being disconnected,
    return to the main page of the ISP (every half hour or so) and click on a link or check email. This will reset the ISP’s "inactivity timer” and allow you to continue working in your online course. 

Note:Courseware cannot be accessed using MSN TV (formerly Web TV).

Satellite & Cellular internet connections: If this is the only connection you have access to please note that you may experience sporadic issues while working in your online courses. If you report these problems to the helpdesk we will attempt to address them with your Satellite or Cellular connection provider.

Wireless Routers/Connections: While working in your online courses via a wireless router or wireless connection you may experience problems such as various error messages. If you contact the online Helpdesk please be aware that part of the troubleshooting process may be to have you bypass your wireless router or connection. If bypassing the wireless router resolves the problems you are experiencing you will either need to continue to bypass the router or contact the router's manufacturer's support to further diagnose the source of this problem.

 

 

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