TECHNICAL SUPPORT: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Internet Speed:
As long as you have Internet access, you can take courses with us. However, we do recommend broadband speed. While it is POSSIBLE to take courses with dial-up connectivity, it will take a longer for pages to load. In that case, we recommend you print a few lessons and work offline. You can then save and upload work when you are finished.
Minimum Operating System:
Windows 7 or higher or Mac OSX 7 or higher
Supported Browsers:
You may use recent versions of the following browsers on a technology capable device that supports Java, Flash, and improvements to HTML including HTML5 such as Firefox or Chrome.
Recommended Accessories:
Although technical requirements may vary from course to course, online teachers typically will use video conferencing toolsto support students from a distance. We recommend that all students should have access to speakers and microphone OR headphones with a microphone,as well as a webcam. Most modern laptops are equipped with speakers, microphone and webcam. However, you may want a headset depending on your work environment.
Supported Browser Plugins and Settings:
The following plug-ins and settings are required to use our courses: JavaScript enabled
Cookies enabled
Flash installed
Java Installed
Note: If you see issues in your course content or presentation/layout, please try a DIFFERENT browser or device.
FOR VIRTUAL LESSONS ONLY
Lessons will be recorded for students who may not be able to attend a class due to illness/emergency.
ALL LESSONS WILL BE TESTED THE WEEK BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS TO ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO PRACTICE OR LEARN THE TECHNOLOGY THAT HE OR SHE WILL BE USING IN OUR HOMESCHOOL.
PLEASE BE SURE TO SEND IN YOUR DEPOSIT TO HOLD YOUR SEAT AND TEST YOUR COMPUTER AND LESSONS.
YOU WILL NEED AT LEAST 1 GHZ (PREFERABLY 2 GHZ), A WEB CAM, SPEAKERPHONE, AND EARPHONES.
YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO SET UP AN EMAIL ACCOUNT IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE.
Freeconferencecall will be one of the tools used to link all students into a common "classroom." More information to come!!
Lessons will be recorded for students who may not be able to attend a class due to illness/emergency.
ALL LESSONS WILL BE TESTED THE WEEK BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS TO ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO PRACTICE OR LEARN THE TECHNOLOGY THAT HE OR SHE WILL BE USING IN OUR HOMESCHOOL.
PLEASE BE SURE TO SEND IN YOUR DEPOSIT TO HOLD YOUR SEAT AND TEST YOUR COMPUTER AND LESSONS.
YOU WILL NEED AT LEAST 1 GHZ (PREFERABLY 2 GHZ), A WEB CAM, SPEAKERPHONE, AND EARPHONES.
YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO SET UP AN EMAIL ACCOUNT IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE.
Freeconferencecall will be one of the tools used to link all students into a common "classroom." More information to come!!