Digital Learning Department

Accelerate Education/Accelerate Online Academy

Technology Requirements

http://accelerate-ed.com/TechnologyRequirements.htm

Network Requirements

accelerate.brainhoney.com
cms.accelerate-ed.com

Advanced Academics

Technology Requirements

Advanced Academics Technology Requirements

Network Requirements

Advanced Academics Technology Requirements

Apex Learning

Technology Requirements

Apex Learning Technology Requirements (PDF)

System Checkup (browser/plug-in check)

Network Requirements

Firewalls, content filters, and other network infrastructure must allow connections to the following ports and domains:

• apexlearning.com
• apexvs.com
• correlation.edgate.com
• Port TCP/80
• Port TCP/ 443 (HTTPS User Login)
• A defined set of 3rd party URLs (provided upon request)

Aventa Learning

Technology Requirements

General Workstation/Laptop Requirements:
We strive to minimize the technical requirements for our courses. Our multimedia is almost exclusively flash-based to minimize the need for plug-ins. Other requirements include:

Browser:

• Firefox Extended Support Release (ESR) is recommended for stability, but both the ESR and final release channel are supported (both Mac and Windows)
• Internet Explorer 8 or 9 (Windows) (Must not be in compatibility mode)
• Safari 4 or higher (Mac OSX)
• Google Chrome stable channel (both Mac and Windows)

• Popup Blocking Disabled
• JavaScript Enabled

OS:

• Windows XP, Vista, and 7
• Macintosh OS X 10.5, 10.6, and 10.7

RAM:

• 512MB or higher

Resolution:

• 1024 X 576 or higher

Media:

• Soundcard and Speakers/Headphones
• Microphone required for certain courses

Plugins:

• Sun Java 6 (Blackboard 9.1 does not work properly with Java 7)
• Flash Player Version 10 or higher
• QuickTime Version 7 or higher
• Real Player required for certain courses
• Jaws 11 or higher (for accessibility)

Third Party Applications:

• Google Earth 6.0

Network Requirements

Aventa will provide a complete list of external sites that require access upon request to individual districts/schools.

BYU Independent Study - Instructor-Guided Online Courses

Technology Requirements

http://is.byu.edu/site/support/technicalreqs.cfm

Network Requirements

is.byu.edu
ce.byu.edu
byuis.brainhoney.com
indstudy1.org

CK Online Academy

Columbia Tech High

Technology Requirements

Detailed technology requirements are located at: http://www.giantcampus.com/online-schools/giant-campus-of-washington/technical-requirements

Network Requirements

http://school.giantcampus.com
https://www.google.com/a/student.giantcampus.com/
https://sas.elluminate.com

Columbia Virtual Academy

Technology Requirements

Technical requirements for Apex courses are listed here: http://www.apexlearning.com/systemrequirements/systemrecommendations.pdf

Technical requirements for all other courses are addressed on a case-by-case basis or simply require an Internet connection.

Network Requirements

Network requirements for Apex courses are listed here: http://www.apexlearning.com/systemrequirements/systemrecommendations.pdf

Network requirements for all other courses are addressed on a case-by-case basis or simply require an Internet connection.

Connections Learning

Technology Requirements

Technology Requirements

Network Requirements

www.connexus.com
www.connectionslivelesson.com

DigiPen Institute of Technology - Online Academies

Technology Requirements

(Note that Macintosh and Linux computers are not supported.)

Operating System:

• Windows XP preferred
• Vista and Windows 7 may require minor software adjustments

Software Requirements in addition to the Windows OS:

• Microsoft Visual C++ Express 2008 or 2010
• Borland Free Command Line Tools Compile (provided at no cost)
• 2D Paint Software – Paint.NET (free), GIMP (free), Adobe Photoshop, or other
• ProjectFUN Editor (provided by DigiPen Institute of Technology)

Network Requirements

Network Requirements:

• Daily student assignments will be hosted through http://distance.digipen.edu/. Students are given access after enrolling in the course.
• Online “live” meetings will be hosted via http://digipen.webex.com/.
• For the live classes, broadband internet (Cable, DSL, Fiber-optic) with speed of 512kbps (“half a Megabit”) or higher is required. 1 Megabit or higher is recommended.
• Satellite and ISDN internet connections may have connectivity issues during live classes.

EdisonLearning

Technology Requirements

http://edisonlearning.com/sites/default/files/EL_Technology_Requirements.pdf

Network Requirements

http://portal.provostacademy.com

EdOptions Online Academy

Technology Requirements

Minimum browser requirements (and non-supported browsers)

• Windows: Internet Explorer 7x, Firefox 3x, Safari 4x, Google Chrome
• Mac: Internet Explorer 7x, Firefox 3x, Safari 4x, Google Chrome
• JavaScript must be enabled on browser

Required browser plugins

• Adobe Flash 9x
• Adobe Acrobat 8x

Course-related software

• Sound card (Required for foreign Language courses)
• Speakers or headphones (Required for foreign Language courses)

Required bandwidth (and exceptions, ie, does not support dial-up)

• Broadband connection 128k minimum.

Network Address Ranges (both URL and IP)

• www.novelstars.com (207.192.128.74 and 207.192.128.171)
• ns1.novelstars.com (207.192.128.150 and 207.192.128.151)
• www.testpakstars.com (207.192.128.143 and 207.192.128.172)
• secure.novelstars.com (207.192.128.142 and 207.192.128.145)

Required open ports

• Port 80 is required

Network Requirements

we have several domain names. they are:

edoptions.com
novelstars.com
testpakstars.com
starssuite.com
blueridgevirtual.com
blueridgelearning.com
eoiwest.com
trystars.com

Everett OnlineHS

Technology Requirements

All OnlineHS courses can be accessed via any Internet connected device using a current web browser. Specific technology information can be found at: http://onlinehs.net/dldapproval/g-technology/

Network Requirements

Students access information and log-in to the LMS via the OnlineHS web site at: http://www.OnlineHS.net

Federal Way Internet Academy

Technology Requirements

Internet Academy Technical Requirements

Network Requirements

The following servers/ports should be accessible to the student:

• www.iacademy.org (ip: 169.204.208.10)
• www.iacampus.org (IP: 208.40.252.110)
• angellearning.com
• 80

Florida Virtual School - Global School

Technology Requirements

Technology Requirements: http://flvs.net/areas/faqs/Pages/HardwareRequirements.aspx

Network Requirements

Educator: http://learn.flvs.net/signin.html
Login via website: http://www.flvs.net/myFLVS/Pages/myFLVS.aspx
VSA: https://vsa.flvs.net/Login.aspx

Technology Requirements: http://flvs.net/areas/faqs/Pages/HardwareRequirements.aspx

Giant Campus of Washington

Technology Requirements

Detailed technology requirements by course are located at: http://www.giantcampus.com/online-schools/giant-campus-of-washington/technical-requirements

Network Requirements

http://www.education2020.com/SIS-Login

Greenways Academy

Henry Foss High School

Ignite Education Group

Insight School of Washington

Technology Requirements

Technology requirements per course can be found at http://iswa.k12start.com. This Website also answers many frequently asked questions and provides a great overview of what is take to be a successful online student.

Network Requirements

None applicable.

iQ Academy Washington

Technology Requirements

http://help.k12.com/support-topics/computer-equipment/set-k%C2%B9%C2%B2-issued-computer-equipment/your-computer-k%C2%B9%C2%B2-ready

Network Requirements

www.k12.com

K12 Inc.

Technology Requirements

http://help.k12.com/support/computer-equipment

Network Requirements

www.k12.com

Kaplan Virtual Education

Kent Phoenix Academy

Kent-Meridian High

Kentlake High

Kentridge High

Kentwood High

Legacy High School (Kennewick)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma)

Mark Morris High School (Longview)

Marysville On-line Virtual Education Program

Mount Tahoma High School

Mt. Si High School

No Dropouts

Technology Requirements

http://www.theamericanacademy.com/faq/technology

Network Requirements

Each Dropout Recovery district program will be set up with it’s own portal and corresponding URL.

Students working on Courses On-Demand will access courses at http://saas.taaschools.net

Northwest Allprep

Technology Requirements

Our website is found at www.nwallprep.com

Network Requirements

www.nwallprep.owotw11.com

Oakland High School

OASIS K-12

Technology Requirements

(OASIS K-12 Website)":http://oasisk-12.org/

http://www.apexvs.com/ApexUI/default.aspx

Network Requirements

OASIS K-12: http://oasisk-12.org/

Wings: http://www.wingsnw.com/wings/oasis/

Digital Learning: http://digitallearning.k12.wa.us

Olympia Regional Learning Academy (iConnect Academy)

Technology Requirements

http://www.apexlearning.com/systemrequirements/systemrecommendations.pdf

Network Requirements

moodle.osd.wednet.edu
apexvs.com
aventalearning.com
http:pglmn.com

Peninsula Internet Academy

Technology Requirements

Students should have an updated web browser. We suggest Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Any additional software depends on the class. Any of these extras will be a free download.

Network Requirements

http://pia.psd401.net
http://aventalearning.com

Red Comet

Technology Requirements

Virtually all PCs with high-speed internet access will run Red Comet courses. Please note that Red Comet recommends the latest version of Mozilla Firefox Internet Browser. Mozilla Firefox is free software that can be downloaded and installed on your computer. Using other browsers such as Internet Explorer, Safari, Google Chrome, Netscape, or Opera, may create situations where the student may possibly lose work. For these other browsers, we do not guarantee a reliable and stable system.

The following is a list of minimum system requirements to access Red Comet courses:

Browser:
Preferably Firefox 3 or higher
Acceptable IE 7 or higher

Browser Configuration:
Pop-Up Blocking disabled
JavaScript Enabled
AJAX Enabled

Operating System:
Windows XP/Vista
Macintosh OS/X

RAM:
At or above OS recommendations

Java Runtime Environment:
1.4 or higher

Required Plug-ins:
Ajax
Cookies
Java
JavaScript
Pop-ups
The latest version of Acrobat Reader,
Flash Player, and
QuickTime Player

Windows
• Operating System: Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7
• Audio: 16-bit soundcard or equivalent; speakers or headphones
• Display: 1024×768 pixel resolution; 256 color depth

Macintosh
• Operating System: OSX v10.4
• Audio: 16-bit soundcard or equivalent; speakers or headphones
• Display: 1024×768 pixel resolution; 256 color depth

Linux/Unix
Access to Red Comet courses and other content is available using most versions of Unix, but support for Unix is not available through Red Comet.

Dialup Internet Connections – (not recommended)

Students and parents can successfully access Red Comet courses and other content over a dialup Internet connection, but the experience will be sub-optimal. Red Comet does not support dialup connections and strongly recommends DSL or cable Internet connections.

Headsets – (highly recommended)

To provide the best online learning experience for the student, it is recommended that noise-cancelling headsets be used. Red Comet recommends the LogicTech ClearChat Comfort USB headset. These headsets can be found at various stores or Online for under $30.

Network Requirements

Red Comet uses Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) for its course delivery and communication. Our Moodle platform is hosted on Amazon Cloud, and can be accessed at the following link:

http://lms.redcomet.org

Parents/Guardians, School Administrators, Teachers, and Counselors can request access to our LMS to view student’s progress, and to correspond with the student or our administration or technical staff.

Spokane Virtual Learning

Technology Requirements

Computer Requirements for SVL Classes

Network Requirements

SVL’s Blackboard is available via web access.

Stadium High School

Tacoma School of the Arts

The VHS Collaborative (VHS)

Technology Requirements

Browser requirements for courses in The VHS Collaborative can be found at this website: http://thevhscollaborative.org/policies-and-guidelines/technical-requirements

Network Requirements

The following server should be accessible to the student:

• courses.govhs.org

Toppenish High School

Technology Requirements

URL for our LMS platform is: lms.redcomet.org

Use guest login feature to review technology requirements (summarized below):

Prerequisite Technology Skills:

All students are required to have certain technology competencies before beginning course work at Red Comet.

Red Comet staff will assume that you have the following skills prior to taking our courses:

• Ability to find files on your computer
• Ability to save files to removable media
• Ability to use a web browser and search the Internet
• Ability to bookmark web pages for future reference
• Ability to play audio and video files
• Familiarity with a word processing program
• Familiarity with a spreadsheet program
• Familiarity with a computer operating system (Windows)
• Have and use an e-mail account
• Ability to send and receive e-mail attachments
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technology issues

To acquire these skills, students may take courses at a community continuing education program, a computing -training center, or community college. These skills can also be self taught with the help of a textbook or the instruction manual for the specific software.

Network Requirements

To access Red Comet Learning Management System (LMS) at lms.redcomet.org, you will need either a Windows based or a Mac OS based computer installed with a Network Browser (preferably Firefox browser), and High-Speed (Broadband) Internet access.

Firefox is a free browser that can be downloaded and installed on your computer from www.mozilla.org

Vancouver Virtual Learning Academy

Technology Requirements

http://www.washingtononlineschool.com/requirements.pdf

Network Requirements

http://www.washingtononlineschool.com/requirements.pdf

Walla Walla High

Washington Academy of Arts & Technology and EV Online Learning

Technology Requirements

http://www.evonlinelearning.org/2041102416373720/site/default.asp

Network Requirements

www.evonlinelearning.org

www.aventalearning.org

https://www.thelearningodyssey.com/

Washington Virtual Academy - Monroe

Technology Requirements

Please visist http://www.k12.com/faqs/technical_requirements/ for detailed information on WAVA’s technical requirements.

Network Requirements

www.k12.com

Washington Virtual Academy - Omak

Technology Requirements

Please visist http://www.k12.com/faqs/technical_requirements/ for detailed information on WAVA’s technical requirements.

Network Requirements

www.k12.com

Wilson High School