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Technical Requirements for Online
Learning
To be successful in taking
online courses, students should:
Be able to perform basic computer operations
such as:
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Copying, saving, moving and deleting files on your computer
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Installing new software
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Using a web browser such as Internet Explorer,
Firefox, Opera, etc.
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Using word processing software such as MS Word
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Using email for communication and to exchange files
Have access to:
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a computer with Internet connection (or be able to come to
campus computer labs)
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email. Students
who do not already have an email address may use the
free
student email available
at Isothermal.
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required software. This will vary by course -
check
with your instructor. Nearly all courses will require common
software such as Internet Explorer
and MS Word.
NOTE: While even very old computers may be able to
connect to the Internet, many machines more than 3-4 years old may not be able
to run required software.
Check with your instructor if you think your
computer may be too slow to run special software required for some courses.
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