Technology Online Readiness Checklist
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1. Do you have a computer at home or work you will have access to at least six hours a week for working on course assignments (including some weekend time)? |
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2. Do you have high-speed Internet access with this computer? (Strongly recommended but not required). |
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3. Is your computer a Pentium IV or higher with at least 512 mg RAM? (Or Mac equivalent?) |
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4. Do you have Windows 2000 or XP as your operating system? (Or Mac equivalent?) |
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5. Can you participate in online chat on this computer without interference from a firewall? |
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6. Do you have PowerPoint and Word (version 2000 or higher) OR viewers for this software? (Viewers are a free download). |
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7. Do you have Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher as your default browser? |
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8. Do you have Adobe Reader 6.0 or higher? (Free download). |
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9. Do you have a new version of Java (2 rel1.4.1_03)? New versions can be downloaded free. |
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10. Does the computer have Real Player? The newest version (10.5) can be downloaded free. |
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11. Is your virus protection up to date? |
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12. Have you downloaded anti-Spyware software to protect against unwanted applications being downloaded onto your computer? |
To test your system for online readiness, login to http://www.niuonline.niu.edu/student.html Click "Is Your Computer Ready" and get a report on several of the above requirements and whether your computer passes the recommendations for online study. |