Technology Recommendations
Our students receive access to learning and record-keeping platforms. To ensure your successful use of these solutions, we've compiled a list of minimum technology recommendations.
Hardware
Minimum Hardware
- Intel i5 processor or faster
- 4GB RAM
- 500GB HD
- DVD-RW drive
- Video card with 256MB of memory or more
- Monitor that supports 1280x1024 resolution or higher
- Webcam
- Broadband connection (i.e., DSL or cable modem that supports 5 Mbps or higher)
Ideal Hardware
- Intel i7 processor or faster
- 8 GB RAM
- 1TB 7200 RPM drive
- DVD-RW drive
- Fast broadband connection (i.e., DSL or cable modem that supports 10 Mbps or higher)
- Single or dual monitors that support 1920x1080 resolution or higher
Minimum Hardware
- iMac or Mac mini with 2.7Ghz dual-core Intel i5 processor or faster
- 8 GB RAM
- 1Tb 7200 RPM drive
- 8x External SuperDrive
- Monitor that supports 1280x1024 resolution or higher
- Broadband connection (i.e. DSL or cable modem that supports 5 Mbps or higher)
Ideal Hardware
- Mac Pro with 3.2GHz quad-core Intel Xeon processor or faster
- 12 GB RAM (6 GB standard)
- 1TB HD (standard)
- 18x External SuperDrive
- Single or dual monitors that support 1920x1080 resolution or higher
- Fast broadband connection (i.e. DSL or cable modem that supports 10 Mbps or higher)
Software
- Latest version of Mozilla Firefox (Mac or PC), Microsoft Internet Explorer (PC), Google Chrome (Mac or PC), and/or Safari (Mac or PC)
- Microsoft Office 2013 (PC) or Microsoft Office 2011 (Mac)
- Broadband Internet connection (at least 1Mbps, preferably 10 or higher)
- Current version of Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player and Java