06.4 Technical Requirements for Online Learning

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When studying online with Moore, you will be using a computer to access learning materials, prepare assessments and communicate with tutors and other students.

The following are recommendations about the technical requirements of accessing online learning.

 

06.4.1 Internet Connection

To access online lecture content and assessment, you will require access to Broadband Internet (LAN, Cable or DSL). Many libraries offer fast internet.

 

06.4.2 Computer (Recommended)

For a PC the following specifications are recommended:

  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo

  • RAM: 4 GB

  • Available Hard Drive Space: 1 GB

  • Operating System: Vista, Windows 7, 8 or 10

For a Mac the following specifications are recommended:

  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo

  • RAM: 4 GB

  • Available Hard Drive Space: 1 GB

  • Operating System: 10.7 or better

 

While some parts of the course can be completed on other devices, they are not guaranteed to work in all areas. To that end, students will need to have access to a PC or Mac-based computer system to complete the coursework.

 

06.4.3 Software for PC and Mac

For PC the recommended software is as follows:

  • Office Suite: MS Office 2007 or newer. The college will provide each student with Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Browser: The most recent version of the following: Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge

 

For Mac the recommended software is as follows:

  • Office Suite: MS Office 2011 or newer. The college will provide each student with Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Browser: The most recent version of the following: Chrome, Firefox or Safari

  • Plug-Ins: The most recent version of Adobe Reader and Java

 

Most of your online learning will be accessed within your web browser. Since there is audiovisual material, you will also require a set of speakers or headphones.

Certain assessment tasks will require you to compose an assignment using the word processor of your choice (we recommend and provide each student with Microsoft Word). You will then need to save/export your major assessment items as PDF documents for online submission.

 

06.4.4 Computer Skills

The following computer skills are required in order to successfully undertake the course:

  • Use of word processor and web browser

  • Sending and receiving emails

  • Ability to communicate on a social media platform like Microsoft Teams

  • Upload documents in your browser

  • Copy and paste

 

06.4.5 IT Help Desk

Unfortunately, the IT department is not able to help students with individual computer problems.

However, we are able to help you if the problem is with one of the College systems  by emailing helpdesk@moore.edu.au)

 

06.4.6 College Web Sites

Moore College Website

https://www.moore.edu.au/  

Library

https://www.moore.edu.au/library/  

Moore Policy Library

https://www.moore.edu.au/about/policies/  

Student Email system

http://webmail.moore.edu.au  

MOD

https://mod.moore.edu.au/  

06.4.7 Maintaining Online Security