To take or teach your online courses with eCollege (which is the delivery method of most online courses) you will need a few essential items. Just like having a pen and paper for traditional classes, the following items are essential to your success with online courses.
Browser Recommendations
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Macintosh OS |
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- Netscape Communicator 7.1 (supported)
- Netscape Communicator 6.2 (supported)
- Safari 3.0 (supported for OS X)
- Safari 2.0 (recommended for OS X)
- Safari 1.2 (supported for OS X)
- Firefox 1.x (supported)
- Firefox 2.0 (supported)
- Firefox 3 (supported)
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Internet Settings
See CU Online General Internet Settings Recommendations.
Minimum System Requirements
In order to make the most of your online learning experience, there are several technical requirements you will need to fulfill. Refer to the guidelines below to help ensure your online success.
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Macintosh OS |
- Windows 2000 or XP
- 64 MB RAM
- 28.8 kbps modem (56K Recommended)
- SoundCard & Speakers
At least one of the recommended PC browsers with Java needs to be enabled, although we recommend having two browsers:
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- MacOS 9.1 and OS X
- 32 MB RAM (64 Recommended)
- 28.8 kbps modem (56K Recommended)
- Sound Card & Speakers
At least one of the recommended MAC browsers with Java needs to be enabled, although we recommend having two browsers:
- Netscape Communicator 7.1 (supported)
- Netscape Communicator 6.2 (supported)
- Safari 3.0 (supported for OS X)
- Safari 2.0 (recommended for OS X)
- Safari 1.2 (supported for OS X)
- Firefox 1.x (supported)
- Firefox 2.0 (supported)
- Firefox 3 (supported)
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Minimum Feature Requirements
The following components are needed to access certain features of the system. You will be able to access your course without these; however, you may not be able to access the specific feature. Before downloading any of the applications below, we suggest you check with your instructor to make sure the feature is used in your course.
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Macintosh OS |
ClassLive (synchronous tool) powered by Elluminate
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ClassLive (synchronous tool)
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Supported Browser Plug-ins
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Supported Browser Plug-ins:
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Assistive Technology:
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Note: Courseware cannot be accessed using MSN TV (Formerly Web TV)
Internet Connectivity Settings
See CU Online General Internet Connectivity Settings.
Sofware Requirements
See CU Online General Software Requirements.
Back to Technical Requirements or contact our CU Online helpdesk.