Online Learning Technical Requirements
Minimum Technical Requirements
Internet Connections: You will need a stable connection to the Internet. A broadband connection is recommended.
Browsers: A current, non-beta browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.
Software and Computer Capabilities: The following requirements apply to most online courses:
- Ability to view PDF documents
- Ability to view Flash-based presentations
- Speakers or headphones to hear presentation audio
Email: You will need a current email account to take our online courses.
Basic Computer Skills
To have a successful learning experience, make sure you know how to do the following:
- Computer: You should have experience using a personal computer, knowing how to use a keyboard and mouse, save and open files, navigate the file systems, install software and print documents.
- Internet/Browser Basics: You should know how to open and close browsers, bookmark URLs, input URLs into the location/address bar, print, navigate the Web, download files from Web sites and install software.
- Email: You should know how to save and organize emails, as well as send and open attachments.
Receiving Online Learning Campus Passwords
If you are enrolled in a Web-based course on the Online Learning Campus you will receive a password to access your course via email on the start date, or within two business days of enrolling if you enroll after the start date. You need to set up your email account to receive email from "extensiondlc.net"; otherwise, a spam filter may redirect or strip the email we send containing your password.
If you do not receive your password in the timeframe indicated, please visit the Online Learning Campus Support Center at extensiondlc.net. Click on the support button on the right side of the page and open a new ticket. Select "Password Issues" from the Help Topics.
