Technology Requirements

This page lists technology requirements for both online course providers and library resource providers.

Course Providers

Student Access

Each student enrolled in an online course must have access to an available computer for a period of time during the school day in order to complete coursework.

Browsers

All browsers should be set up to:

  • Run JavaScript
  • Accept Cookies (IE/Windows should have the Privacy Setting at Medium)

Please note that specific requirements may vary depending on the course, resource, or tool being accessed. Some courses may have requirements above and beyond what is listed here, including the installation of course-specific software.

Hardware

The DLD recommends using computers that will be able to run the most recent versions of the software packages listed on in this handout. Computers purchased within the past three to four years should be able to run all of the necessary software.

Screen resolution should be set to at least 800 x 600 (or higher, if possible). Computers should have speakers or headphones for best use with the multimedia portions of some courses.

Bandwidth

Most DLD courses, resources, and tools are largely text-based, meaning that the bandwidth impact will likely be fairly minimal. Some content providers make use of video and audio. These resources have the potential to increase bandwidth usage in your school or home. The exact impact of DLD participation will depend on the specific usage of DLD resources.

Provider-Specific Requirements

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 2.x through 9.0
  • Internet Explorer 6.x through 9.0 (9.0 requires compatibility mode)
  • Safari 3.x or Higher
  • Popup Blocking Disabled
  • JavaScript Enabled

OS:

  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
  • Macintosh OSX through 10.6

RAM:

  • 256MB

Resolution:

  • 800 × 600

Media:

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

Plugins:

  • Sun Java Runtime Environment 1.4 or Higher
  • Flash Player Version 9.0 or Higher
  • QuickTime Version 7.1 or Higher
  • Real Player required for certain courses

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.

Bethel Online Academy
Technology Requirements

boa.bethelsd.org

This is our landing page for our Bethel Online Academy. On this site all our our software requirements, course descriptions and syllabi are listed.

Network Requirements

We access Gmail, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash, Java Pug in’s, PowerPoint viewer, Open Office or Microsoft Word and NeoOffice for Mac.
All students and staff need a reliable high speed internet connection and a working email address if they are not using Gmail.

BYU Independent Study
Technology Requirements

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

Network Requirements

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

Columbia Tech High
Technology Requirements

For detailed information on our technology requirements, please visit us at http://www.giantcampuswa.com/support/system-requirements.

Network Requirements

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

Columbia Virtual Academy
Technology Requirements

Information will be provided later.

Network Requirements

Information will be provided later.

DigiPen Institute of Technology - Online Academies
Technology Requirements

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

Operating System:

  • Windows XP preferred (with Direct X 8.x)
  • Vista and Windows7 can be made to work in most cases

Software Requirements in addition to the Windows OS:

  • Compiler – Borland Free Command Line Tools OR Microsoft Visual C Express
  • 2D Paint Software – MS Paint, Paint.net, Photoshop or other (.bmp files needed)
  • SDK – ProjectFUN Editor provided by DigiPen Institute of Technology
Network Requirements

Daily student assignments will be handled through distance.digipen.edu. Some of the source material will be found on other pages at digipen.edu.

Online meetings, as needed, will be handled via digipen.webex.com.

EdisonLearning
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

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
Giant Campus of Washington
Technology Requirements

For detailed information on our technology requirements, please visit us at http://www.giantcampuswa.com/support/system-requirements.

Network Requirements

Students access our program via the following URLs:

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

Greenways Academy
Insight School of Washington
Technology Requirements

Technology requirements per course can be found on www.ienrollment.net.

Network Requirements

None applicable.

iQ Academy Washington
K12 Inc.
Technology Requirements

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

Network Requirements

www.k12.com

Kaplan Virtual Education
Marysville On-line Virtual Education Program
National Connections Academy
Technology Requirements

Technology Requirements

Network Requirements

www.connexus.com
www.connectionslivelesson.com

Northwest Allprep
Technology Requirements

Our website is found at www.nwallprep.com

Network Requirements

www.nwallprep.owotw11.com

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://moodle.osd.wednet.edu/mod/resource/view.php?id=35175

Network Requirements

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

The American Academy
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

Vancouver Virtual Learning Academy
Technology Requirements

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

Network Requirements

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

Virtual High School (VHS)
Technology Requirements

Browser Requirements

Network Requirements

The following server should be accessible to the student:

  • govhs.org
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

http://www.k12.com/faqs/technical_requirements/

Network Requirements

www.k12.com

Washington Virtual Academy - Omak
Washington Virtual Academy - Steilacoom
Technology Requirements

http://www.k12.com/faqs/technical_requirements/

Network Requirements

www.k12.com

Gaggle.net - Student Email Provider

Every student enrolled in an online course will receive a Gaggle.net email account.

Library Providers

Facts on File

Provider Resources

Network Address Range(s)

  • 2facts.com

Grolier Online

Provider Resources

Browser Plugins

  • Apple Quicktime

Network Address Range(s)

  • auth.grolier.com
  • go.grolier.com

netTrekker

Provider Resources

Network Address Range(s)

  • nettrekker.com

SIRS

Provider Resources

Network Address Range(s)

  • sirs.com