Required Software
Teaching and learning online is dependent on technology. The following sections provide basic guidelines for determining if you have the right equipment to support online learning and teaching, but we'd also like to caution that technology is dynamic, and needs may change dependent upon tools and resources you use.
If you're super comfortable troubleshooting technology, go for it! If, however, technology is not your passion, identify the campus instructional technology people that can help you, and keep their number handy.
Internet Connection
In addition to an adequate internet connection, you will need a fairly recent Mac or PC (preferably not more than three-years-old) with a current operating system to complete the course activities. Because it's built using web standards, Canvas runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, or any other device with an up-to-date web browser.
Canvas also provides minimum requirements for your computer:
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- What are the basic computer specifications for Canvas? Links to an external site.
- Which browsers does Canvas support? Links to an external site.
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