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TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Below are hardware and software requirements and recommendations for Distance Learning Courses.

(Note: Those items listed as "recommended" may still be
required by certain Distance Learning courses. Please check with your instructor for your course's technical requirements.)

Hardware
(recommended)
  • Video-camera, such as an "eyeball" camera or your computer's built-in camera
  • Headset/microphone
Software
(recommended)
Internet Browser
(required)
  • Firefox 3.5 (Cookies must be enabled; Pop-Blocker must be disabled)
Internet Connection
(required)
  • DSL, cable, or any high-speed connection
Apps
(required)
Additional Resources
  • Check Your Computer ... a quick test to see what browser version you are using, whether or not you have Java and JavaScript enabled, your version of Flash player, and several other items
  • Blackboard Hardware and Software ... detailed specs on what hardware and software is required for Blackboard
  • Speed Test ... use this site to check what download speed you are getting. For videos to play, you need at least a 1 Mbps download speed. If higher, you will have less possibility of the videos having to stop and wait for more of the video to download.

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