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Orientation to Online Learning What
is Online Learning?
Is Online Learning
for You?
Computer Equipment Requirements
Technical Skills
Requirements
Tips for Success
Assistance/ Tech
Support
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Computer Equipment Requirements
What type of computer equipment,
software, and level of Internet access do I need
as a online learner?
The following are the minimum level
requirements for computer hardware, Internet connection, and computer
software. If your system exceeds what is listed here you have met
the recommended computer equipment requirements for KCC online courses.
Currently there are compatibility issues between Blackboard and Internet
Explorer 7. If you have upgraded to that browser or have Windows Vista
(Internet Explorer 7 is standard with Vista), you may have problems
accessing all of the features in Blackboard. Internet Explorer version 6
is preferred for Blackboard. If you have Windows Vista, Blackboard
recommends that you use Firefox for your browser.
To see if your computer has the minimally
required software, use our interactive "detect Your technology" feature.
Note that this page will open in a separate browser window. To
return to this web site, close the window. If you do not have a fast
connection to the Internet, it may take some time to complete the
detection.
Detect Your Technology
Computer Hardware
Windows
computer
- Windows 98, 2000, or XP
- Pentium 400 MHz
- 64 MB RAM
- 1 gig hard drive
- storage drive
- black/white printer
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Macintosh
computer
- Mac OS 9.0 or higher
- G3 300 MHz
- 128 MB RAM
- 1 gig hard drive
- storage drive
- black/white printer
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Internet Connection
- Reliable Internet Service Provider
- 56K modem or higher
Email account
- Email service that does not block
multiple-recipient messages.
- Email service that allows email
attachments.
- KCC provides to students
free email
accounts that meet these requirements.
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Computer Software
- Word processing software (e.g.
Microsoft Word, Corel Word Perfect, WordPad). The software
should be able to create and open RTF files (rich text format files).
- Email program that is capable of
sending and receiving messages with attachments. Acceptable
email programs include email client software such as Netscape
Messenger, Eudora, Microsoft Outlook or
web-based email such as Hotmail or Excite.
- Web Browsers: Netscape 4.0+ or Internet Explorer
5.0+ Browser must be able to read frames, and support Java
and Java Script.
The following software and/or hardware may be required in
specific online courses. Your instructor will inform you of such requirements
at the start of the course:
- Speakers
- CD writer
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (this
allows you to view/read PDF files)
- Quick Time
- Real Player
- Windows Media
- Java
- Flash/Shockwave player
To continue the orientation,
read about the Technical Skills Requirements. |
