Technical Requirements

Expected technical skills

General Skills
鈥� Start up, shutdown, or restart your computer
鈥� Typing
鈥� Use a Mouse to navigate
鈥� Scrolling - to view and move within an entire page
鈥� Use a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
鈥� Connect to and use the Internet
鈥� Create, rename, delete, copy, and move directories, folders, and files
鈥� Transfer, download, upload

Program Management Skills
鈥� Start and quit programs
鈥� Install/uninstall software and plug-ins
鈥� Word processing - cut, paste, rename, delete, save, and retrieve text, pictures and files
鈥� Desktop features - resize, move, maximize, minimize, and close windows

Communication Skills
鈥� Email - create, send, forward, reply, save, group mail, and attachments
鈥� Discussions Boards - post, send, and review messages
鈥� Chats - follow proper etiquette for live chats

Always check with the instructor and course materials (i.e. syllabus) for any additional requirements.

Computer System Requirements

To participate in hybrid or fully-online courses at 萝莉社, students are expected to be familiar with computers and the Internet. Students are responsible for their own software and computer equipment maintenance and setup.

Basic System
鈥� Access to a modern computer system with a supported operating system (OS) installed.
鈥� A modem or other device capable of connecting to the internet.
鈥� An ISP (Internet Service Provider).
鈥� An internet browser installed on your computer. If you are not using one already, we recommend that you download one of the recommended browsers (Chrome, Mozilla Firefox).

Other Software
鈥� A word processing software program, such as Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, or Google Docs.
鈥� Current Virus software that must be installed and kept up to date. Learn more about the importance of virus protection.
鈥� Multimedia plug-ins may be required to allow your browser to access online video, or interactive features.

Class Specific Requirements
Carefully check your syllabus; your class may have other computer or software requirements, such as a sound card and speakers.