What technology is needed for Global Campus courses?

Students will need the following technology to be successful in online courses:

1. Reliable access to high-speed internet (minimum of 512kbps)
2. Newest version of your favorite internet browser – Chrome and Mozilla Firefox are the preferred browsers
3. Microphone or built-in microphone
4. Webcam or built-in camera for iPad
5. Google account for Gmail, Google Apps, and Google Docs (All CGHS students have a Google account. View: How do I create a Google account?)
6. Computer speed:  1GB of RAM, 2GHz processor
7. Operating system: Windows XP SP3 and newer, Mac OSX 10.6 and newer, and Linux – chromeOS
8. Java plug-in for computers
9. For mobile devices: The latest iOS or Android app for Canvas and YouTube
10. Headphones or earbuds
11. For students with screen readers: newest version of JAWS or VoiceOver

Please note:  Additional technology requirements vary based on the course.  Be sure to view the requirements in the course description and/or course syllabus.