Computing Guidelines for Online Learning

Hardware Guidelines

• Hardware Guidelines for Student Computers
• Scope of Service for Student Hardware Support

Software Guidelines

Windows Operating System (Vista, 7, 8, 8.1)

• Browser
  • Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or later
  • Google Chrome
• Office Productivity Suites
  • Word processing (Microsoft Word 2010 or later, Microsoft Office 2010 or later, OpenOffice)
• Browser Viewers and Players
  • Windows Media Player or later (typically included with Windows)
  • Adobe Flash Player or later
  • Adobe Reader or later
• Other software may be required. Please consult the course syllabus.

Mac OS X (Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion, Snow Leopard)

• Browser
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Safari (not compatible with all university systems)
  • Google Chrome
• Office Productivity Suites
  • Word processing (Microsoft Word 2011 or later, Microsoft Office 2011 or later, OpenOffice)
• Browser Viewers and Players
  • Flip4Mac (support for .wmv files)
  • Adobe Flash Player or later
  • Adobe Reader or later
• Other software may be required. Please consult the course syllabus.

Required Browser Settings

Please consult the browser documentation for specific procedures

• Cookies must be enabled
• JavaScript must be enabled
• Disable popup-blocking for each service (e.g. Moodle)
• Disable additional Toolbars (AIM Toolbar, Google Toolbar, Yahoo Toolbar, etc.) as they can interfere with IUP online services
• Install Java Runtime Environment (JRE)

Connectivity Guidelines

IUP online services are best utilized when accessed via high-speed/broadband Internet connection such as DSL, cable modem, or other high-speed service. Dial-up service may be an option for course material and collaboration that does not rely on media rich content. Please consult the course syllabus for media-rich course material or connectivity requirements.

Other Media Players and Viewers

• Adobe Shockwave
• Microsoft Word Viewer
• Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer
• Microsoft Excel Viewer