Checking Technical Requirements

NKU recommends the following minimum computer capabilities for online learning:

    * Operating System: Windows XP or VISTA; Mac OS 10.4 ("Tiger") or higher.
    * Web Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0 (recommended) Note: IE usually works best with Blackboard. Mac users should use Firefox (visit http://www.getfirefox.com for a free download) or Safari 2 or 3
    * Software: Microsoft Office is strongly recommended. Some instructors require assignments to be completed using Office. You can download free viewers from Microsoft.com for PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.
    * You should also have Quicktime installed on your computer. To download Quicktime for free, please visit http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/.

As an online learner, you will be expected to:

* Know how to send and receive email, how to open, close, and save files and attachments.
* Have access to the internet at your own cost. Generally, dial-up connections make online learning slower and more difficult. NKU recommends a DSL connection with a modem speed of 56k or higher.