Hardware
As an online course, participants will benefit from using current hardware to support running larger programs and allowing timely video downloads.
Software
Using an updated browser, with its basic associated plug-ins, is essential for any internet user. All software and user accounts required for this course are free and easy to use.
Internet Service
Your internet service must be sufficient to support running larger programs and allowing timely video downloads.
Firewalls
Some schools control the cost of internet service, as well as protect students from inappropriate content, by installing firewalls to limit video streaming. If your internet service has a firewall that blocks video, you will need to arrange with your service provider for a proxy server or other means to access YouTube and other video media for this course.
User Accounts Required
As an online course, participants will benefit from using current hardware to support running larger programs and allowing timely video downloads.
Software
Using an updated browser, with its basic associated plug-ins, is essential for any internet user. All software and user accounts required for this course are free and easy to use.
Internet Service
Your internet service must be sufficient to support running larger programs and allowing timely video downloads.
Firewalls
Some schools control the cost of internet service, as well as protect students from inappropriate content, by installing firewalls to limit video streaming. If your internet service has a firewall that blocks video, you will need to arrange with your service provider for a proxy server or other means to access YouTube and other video media for this course.
User Accounts Required
You will need to create some user accounts and download some plug-ins, if you don't already have them. The good news is, all software and accounts required for this course are free and easy to use.
- Teachers' Domain
- Blogger
- email (Gmail is recommended, but not required for Blogger)
If you do not already have and use Google Earth, click on the link and install it to your computer. It's a large program and may take a few minutes to download.
