Technical Requirements
To participate in an online course, you will need a newer model (Windows or Macintosh) computer, a recent version of at least two web browsers, a 'high-speed' internet connection (does not have to be in the home), and basic computer skills. A student may have to access and/or download large class files. The following is the suggested minimum computer system requirements:
Hardware Requirements for Laptop and Desktop
- Windows 7 or Macintosh OS X ( (10.7 - Lion) or higher Operating System
- CPU (Processor) speed of 2.4 GHz or faster
- 4 gigabyte (GB) RAM (1 dimm recommended)
- 20 GB available hard disk space (Storage)
- High speed Internet access (cable, DSL, etc.)
- DVD/CD-ROM required
- Minimum 1 USB 3.0 port recommended
Software Requirements
- Any Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Microsoft Office 2010 or higher*
- Mozilla Firefox 13.0 or higher, Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher* (and/or Google Chrome)
- Apple QuickTime and iTunes[ http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ ]
- Microsoft Windows Media Player [ http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/default.mspx ]
- Adobe (Acrobat) Reader [ http://get.adobe.com/reader/ ]
- Adobe Flash Player [ http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ ]
* Available on the IUware DVD from the IU East Bookstore ($5), or for free (with IU login) through http://iuware.iu.edu
Guidlines for Mobile Technology
- Camera: 2.0 M Pixel Camera (or higher)
- Web conferencing ability (such as Facetime or Skype)
- Wireless: WLAN 802.11 b/g/n@2.4GHz and/or Bluetooth V3.0 (or higher)
- CPU (Processor) speed of1 GHz or faster
- 16 GB available hard disk space (Storage) at minimum
- Compatible with iPad 2 Apps Recommended
Technical Difficulties
Contact the IT Help Desk at iueitsup@indiana.edu or by calling 765-973-8375. Most problems can be resolved in less than 24 hours. If there is a system-wide service problem, you will receive email notices regarding the problems and its resolution.
