Online Classes - Technical Requirements
To be prepared to participate in online classes, you'll need to ensure you meet the requirements in these three areas:
- Computer Hardware and Software requirements
- Personal Computer/Technical Skills
- Other Technology Requirements
Minimum Hardware/Software Requirements
- Windows XP/Vista/7
- 56 kbps modem or faster (DSL or cable recommended), sound card, and speakers.
- Microsoft Office 2010 (for many classes). Some classes require specific software, verify course software before registering.
- Internet Explorer 7.0 or Mozilla Firefox 3.0
- Java 1.4 or higher
NOTE: Microsoft Works is not the same as Microsoft Office.
Personal Computer/Technical Skills
- Basic Skills
- Be familiar with the operating system being used to access the course.
- Understand terms such as mouse, drag, open, launch, select, file, choose, double-click, download, upload, send, and so on
- Save, copy, and find files/folders on hard drives and removable drives.
Other Technology Requirements
- An active MGTC e-mail account
- Access to an off-campus computer—If you experience problems with your computer at home, you can use a computer on-campus to do your work. However, the majority of course work should be completed on a remote computer.
- An Internet Service Provider—an ISP is a company that can provide you with the software necessary for accessing the Internet. Contact your local ISP to set up a personal account. Without an ISP, it is impossible to take MGTC online courses.
- Do not use the AOL browser. Only Internet Explorer 7 and 8 and Mozilla Firefox 3.0 are supported.
