Technology Requirements
Technology Requirements:
To participate in Distance Learning courses, you must have access to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Dial-up Modems use traditional phone lines to provide Internet access. You must gain access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The connection speed depends on the quality of the phone lines and the speed of the modem. For dial-up service you will need a modem and phone service. In some instances streaming media, such as video and audio, may not be accesible with a dial-up service.
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) provides Internet access via special phone lines. The ISP is usually a telephone company. For DSL service you will need a DSL modem (provided by the service provider) that is connected to an Ethernet network interface card (NIC) in your computer. The speed of access and quality of streaming media may depend on the number of users accessing the internet in your local area. DSL internet access usually provides sufficient connection speed to view streaming video and other media.
Cable Internet access is provided via a cable television service provider. For cable service you will need a cable modem (usually provided by the service provider) that is connected to an Ethernet network interface card (NIC) in your computer. Cable internet access usually provides sufficient connection speed to view streaming video and other media.
Hardware Requirements:
PC Recommended configuration
- CPU: 1 GHz processor or higher
- Memory: 256MB RAM (768 or higher preferred)
- Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
- 56k modem (DSL/Cable or higher is recommended)
- CD-ROM drive (or optional CD/DVD)
- Speakers: Internal or External
- Active e-mail account
Macintosh Recommended configuration
(Note: some streaming media such as Tegrity recordings may not support viewing on Macinstosh computers. Check with the instructor to see if a course supports Macintosh OS)
- CPU: 500MHz or better Power PC processor (Power Macintosh G4)
- Memory: 256MB RAM
- Hard drive: 30GB hard drive
- CD-ROM drive (or optional CD/DVD)
- Operating System: Macintosh OS X Snow Leopard, or current version
- Speakers: Internal or External
- Active e-mail account
Software Requirements
Some courses may require specific software requirements. Refer to the main course listing for specific requirements. It is generally recommended that you have Adobe Reader and PowerPoint Viewer 2003 to view downloaded files.
Browser Requirements
- Firefox 3.5.x Certified
- Internet Explorer 7 Compatible
- Google Chrome
Technology Support
If you experience technical difficulties with eCampus, please call or e-mail Technical Support at 1-866-374-7169, 972-669-6402 or eCampus.support@dcccd.edu.
At Richland, a computer lab is located in Del Rio, room D257. These computers are free to enrolled students and have excellent high-speed Internet connections.
eCampus supports the following browsers:
Windows
- Firefox 3
- Internet Explorer
Mac OS X
- Firefox 3
- Safari