Technical Recommendations
First things first...
In order to successfully take an online course or use Moodle as a supplement to a
course taught at Southeastern, you should check your computer equipment, Internet
connection and browser configuration for optimum performance. To help maximize performance
for your course, you'll need to be certain that your computer settings meet Moodle's
requirements and that the Internet connection you will be using will be fast and reliable.
The browser you're using also needs to be properly configured. In other words, you
need your computer to be set up correctly or completing assignments and tests will
be troublesome therefore making your online course more difficult and sometimes impossible
to complete. We recommend that you configure your computer before you get started
with a course that uses Moodle. Having your computer set up properly will give you
the necessary tool to complete your online work with ease and make your learning experience
better.
Your Computers Operating System
According to Moodle's site: "The operating system is not important." Moodle should
work with any computers operating system.
Your Internet connection
We recommend high speed broadband or DSL Internet connection when taking a course online. The faster and more reliable your Internet connection, the better your online course experience will be. It is also recommended that a hard wired connection be used especially when submitting assignments and taking tests. Wireless connections are less stable and have been known to have interruptions in the connection causing problems when submitting an assignment or exam. Wireless connection to the Internet can be used to take a course in Moodle, however this type connection is less stable and not recommended.
Your Browser Versions
These are the minimum requirements for your internet browser version. You can use these versions or higher when accessing Moodle at Southeastern:
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Firefox 4
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Internet Explorer 8 (IE 10 required for drag and drop of files from outside the browser into Moodle)
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Safari 5
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Google Chrome 11
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Opera 9
Your Required Browser Settings for Moodle
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Enable Cookies
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Enable Javascript
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Do not block pop-up windows
- Do not enable Compatibility View in Internet Explorer
Run the Southeastern Moodle Browser Check tool
Recommended Browser Add-ons/Plug-ins:
These may need to be installed if your browser has not already been configured with them:
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A PDF Reader - PDF reader should be installed on your computer, and a PDF browser plugin will let you view PDFs in a browser window without opening a separate program. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader
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Apple Quicktime - Apple Quicktime provides easy access to multiple audio and video formats your instructors may post. Macintosh computers come with Quicktime already installed. Windows users should also install Quicktime. Download Quicktime
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Windows Media Player - Windows Media Player allows you to view, listen, and download streaming video and audio. Download Windows Media Player
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Java - Java may need to be installed and enabled in your browser for features used by some Moodle courses. You will see a warning if you need to install or upgrade Java. Recommendation is the latest version of Sun JRE 6. Download JRE
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Adobe Flash Player -The Adobe Flash Player plugin for your browser will allows you to access Flash video and rich interactive media. Download Adobe Flash Player
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You may also need software to read files that you upload. For example, if you need to upload Microsoft Word files then you will need software to read Word files like Microsoft Office or Open Office (free download).
Students needing assistance with Moodle or any other technical
issues can receive help from the Southeastern Student Help Desk.