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Recommended Technologies for Online Instruction The following technology requirements are essential for completing online courses: Internet Requirements: An Internet connection is required to participate in online courses with a minimum recommended speed of 1.0Mbps. Courses with streaming video or live video interaction require higher connection speeds for optimal viewing. • Broadband (Cable, DSL, Fiber or LAN) connection is recommended for optimal student experience. • Wireless providers, Cellular (3G/4G) and satellite may also be used, however, it is recommended that you verify if your provider has data limits, or bandwidth restrictions. A • personal or University email address. Supported Operating Systems: • Windows Vista and higher are supported, Windows 7 is recommended as the best option currently available. • MAC OS X 10.9 and higher is supported for most online course materials, though there may be applications requiring a supported Windows Operating System. You should be prepared to run a virtual machine environment such as Parallels desktop, or VMWare fusion, with an installed and supported Windows Operating System (as mentioned above) if you elect to use a MAC. We recommend that you have administrative rights to the computer used for your coursework so you can load software or apply updates as required. If you must use a computer over which you do not have administrative rights (such as a library or lab computer, or a workplace computer), you may experience difficulties with needed functions, such as installing plug-ins.
Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office 2003 or newer (Windows) or Microsoft Office 2004 (Mac). VLC Media Player Supported Internet Browsers: The following web browsers are supported for using Canvas. Due to the successive release cycles of some supported Internet browsers, the two latest releases of each browser are supported. Older browser versions may cause problems using course software. Windows Users • Google Chrome • Mozilla Firefox MAC OS Users • Google Chrome • Mozilla Firefox • Safari Internet Explorer will work, but is typically not a preferred browser alternative.
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Internet Browser Settings The following browser settings are essential: • Pop-Up Blocker: disabled • Javascript: enabled • Java: enabled • Cookies: enabled Plug-ins: The most recent versions of the following plug-ins are required for many of the resources avaialbe in your online courses: • Adobe Flash Player • Adobe Acrobat Reader • Apple Quicktime Player • Java version 7, or higher Plug-ins are typically, if not always free of charge. It is recommended that you review installations of the listed plug-ins, and install or update them prior to beginning your courses.
Minimum Hardware Specifications: • Processor: Windows: x86 or x64 1.6-gigahertz (GHz) or higher processor; 512MB RAM MAC: Intel Core Duo 1.83-gigahertz (GHz) or higher processor; 512MB RAM • CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive - Some software may require a DVD drive for installation • Hard drive: 25 GB available drive space. • Graphics card: 64 MB RAM minimum, 256 MB RAM or higher recommended. NVIDIA, ATI, and Intel chipsets supported. • Monitor capable of 1024x768 display • 16 bit sound card, speakers • Microphone headset (USB or analog connector) • A Webcam is highly recommended as it may be required in some courses. Additional Information and Recommendations: Screen Settings Your screen resolution (dimensions) should be set at 1024 x 768 or higher. Notes: Some courses may require purchase of additional software. Oftentimes, requisite software is available at an educational discount for students. Vendors such as Adobe or Apple will provide this information and what you need to do to acquire the discount (i.e., provide evidence of university enrollment) Information about software is typically provided in the syllabus for your course(s). While mobile devices (i.e., smartphones, tablets, Chromebooks) may enable completion of some coursework, they are not guaranteed to work in all situations. The safest alternative is having access to a Windows or Mac based computer in the event your mobile device does not fulfill the requirements of the course.
CWU is an AA/EEO/Title IX Institution. For accomodations:
[email protected]
Learn. Do. Live.
