Your computer will be your primary tool in accomplishing class work and communicating with your teacher and fellow students in an e-Learning course using Moodle. It is critical that it meets certain base requirements. These requirements are listed below.
| Operating System |
Window 95, 98, ME, NT, or 2000. Macintosh with System 8.1 or higher |
| Processor |
133 MHz or higher |
| Memory |
32 MEG Ram |
| Hard Drive Space |
Generally speaking, enough to effectively run a web browser (100 MB free) |
| Internet Connectivity |
28.8 modem or better. Some classes using streaming media and or large files may require faster connections - check with the instructor. |
| CD-ROM |
Some classes may have CD-ROM component - check with instructor. |
| Sound Card |
Some classes may have components requiring a sound card - check with instructor. In addition, you may need a webcam, microphone, and speakers if your class has audio and visual components in the course. |
| ISP |
You must be able to connect to the Internet through an ISP (like Oakland, or AOL, or Microsoft Network. DSL or a cable connection (high speed) is best for the learning management programs used in online teaching. |
| Web Browser |
You must have a current Internet browser installed on your machine; Microsoft Internet Explorer will work for Moodle, although Firefox is currently less trouble.
We recommend Firefox for Moodle. You may download the free program at mozilla.com
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| E-mail Client |
You must be able to send and receive e-mail via a personal e-mail account. |
