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Requirements
Technology Requirements
Please note that specific requirements vary quite a bit, depending on the provider. Below are the general baseline requirements. Following that you will find detailed information for each content provider.
General Guidelines
Student Access
Each student enrolled in an online course must have access to an available computer for a period of time during the school day in order to complete coursework.
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| Recommended The DLD recommends using the most recent version of each of the following types of software. |
Supported The following versions are the minimum supported by all DLD course providers. |
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| Web Browsers (Only one of these products need be installed.) |
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Regardless of version, all browsers should be set up to:
- Run Java applets
- Run JavaScript
- Accept Cookies (IE/Windows should have the Privacy Setting at Medium)
Please note that specific requirements may vary depending on the course, resource, or tool being accessed. Some courses may have requirements above and beyond what is listed here, including the installation of course-specific software.
Hardware
The DLD recommends using computers that will be able to run the most recent versions of the software packages listed on in this handout. Computers purchased within the past three to four years should be able to run all of the necessary software.
Screen resolution should be set to at least 800 x 600 (or higher, if possible). Computers should have speakers or headphones for best use with the multimedia portions of some courses.
Bandwidth
Most DLD courses, resources, and tools are largely text-based, meaning that the bandwidth impact will likely be fairly minimal. Some content providers make use of video and audio. These resources have the potential to increase bandwidth usage in your school or home. The exact impact of DLD participation will depend on the specific usage of DLD resources.
Provider-Specific Requirements
Course Providers:
- Apex Learning
- Aventa Learning
- Federal Way Internet Academy
- Spokane Virtual Learning
- Virtual High School
Library Content Providers:
Email/Training/Other Providers:
Tool Providers:
College and Career Planning Tool Providers:
| Apex Learning - Online Course Provider | ||
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Apex provides both online courses and two teaching resources: ClassTools and Beyond Books. |
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| Aventa Learning - Online Course Provider | ||
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| Web Browsers | Recommended
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| Browser Plugins | Recommended
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| Federal Way Internet Academy - Online Course Provider | ||
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OSes: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Macintosh OS/X with RAM at or above OS recommendations. |
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| Course-Related Software | Recommended
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| Gaggle.net - Content Provider | ||
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Every student enrolled in an online course will receive a Gaggle.net email account. Students signing up to correspond with a Student Mentor will have the option of receiving a Gaggle account as well. |
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| Web Browsers | Recommended
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| Grolier Online - Library Provider | ||
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| Web Browsers | Recommended
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| netTrekker - Library Provider | ||
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| Web Browsers | Recommended
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| SIRS - Library Provider | ||
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| Spokane Virtual Learning - Online Course Provider | ||
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SVL has additional notes about recommended OS/browser combinations on their support page. |
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| Web Browsers | Recommended
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| Browser Plugins | Recommended
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| Course-Related Software | Recommended
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| Virtual High School - Online Course Provider | ||
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| Web Browsers | Recommended
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