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You
have what it takes to learn online!
All you need is a computer and Internet
access. The Teachscape delivery platform is designed for educators
with any level of technology experience and expertise. No matter
what your computer or Internet connection speed, you can learn
online with ease and efficiency.
System Requirements
Hardware and Operating System Requirements
| PC |
- Windows 2000 (or above)
- Pentium 400 MHz processor (or faster)
- 64 MB of RAM (128 recommended)
- Sound card with speakers or headphones
- Monitor with display resolution of 1024x768 (or better)
and 16-bit color
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| Browser
(Supported Browsers) |
PC
- Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
- FireFox 1.0 or later
Mac
- Safari
- FireFox 1.0 or later
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| Browser
Settings |
- Javascript must be enabled
- Cookies must be enabled
- Cache should be set to check for page updates every time
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| Browser Plug-ins |
QuickTime Version 6.0 (or later)
- (PC) QuickTime video setting set to "Safe
Mode"
- (PC) QuickTime sound out setting set to 16-bit
- Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5.0 (or later)
- Macromedia Flash Player version 6.0 (or later)
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| Software
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| Microsoft
Word is required. |
| Internet Connectivity |
You can use the content on this site
with either a modem or broadband Internet connection.
- Modem Connection If you are using a modem (or accessing the site in a computer
lab with many other users simultaneously), you will need to select the "low
bandwidth" choice to effectively view the video.
- Broadband Connection If you are using a cable modem, DSL, or T1 connection,
you will need to select the "high bandwidth" choice to effectively
view the video.
- Firewall, caching, and proxy servers If you are accessing the Internet through
a firewall, caching, or a proxy server, it must be configured to allow access
to www.teachscape.com and all Teachscape subdomains.
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*Most newer computers typically come with the software you
need installed. You can get all of the software you need
from the Start-Up CD that is included with your materials
at the start of the program or by downloading it for free
from the Teachscape Web site.
Note: AOL users must use a supported browser (e.g., Internet
Explorer 6.0 or later, or FireFox 1.0 or later).
Help is always at hand. If you ever have technology
questions or problems,Teachscape
offers toll-free phone assistance from
8:00 a.m. to midnight, Eastern time, Monday through Friday,
and 24-hour email support with responses delivered within
24 hours.
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