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Students who are taking blended learning modules or courses must also:
| Hardware/Software | Recommended | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | • Windows 10 (latest stable release) (64-bit) • Mac OS X 10.16 or higher (64-bit) | • Windows 10 (64-bit) • Mac OS X 10.13 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel i7 (64-bit) Amd Ryzen 7 (64-bit) | Intel i5 (64-bit) Amd Ryzen 5 (64-bit) |
| Memory | 8 GB of RAM or higher | 4 GB of RAM |
| Monitor Resolution | 1920 x 1080 or higher | 1024 x 768 |
| Free Hard Disk Space | 20 GB or higher of free space | 10 GB of free disk space |
| Additional Hardware and Accessories | • External mouse • Power bank • Protective sleeve or padded bag | • Speakers and microphone or headset • Webcam • Power cord / charging cord / charger |
| Internet Connection | Broadband (high-speed) Internet connection with a speed of 3 Mbps or higher | Broadband (high-speed) Internet connection |
| Internet Browser | • Google Chrome (latest stable release) • Mozilla Firefox (latest stable release) | • Microsoft Edge 88+ • Safari 13+ |
| Microsoft Office | All active ACC students are provided with a free copy of Microsoft Office 365. You can download Office by logging into your ACC email. | All active ACC students are provided with a free copy of Microsoft Office 365. You can download Office by logging into your ACC email. |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | Adobe Acrobat Reader (latest stable release). Acrobat Reader may be required for course documents within Canvas. You can download Reader for free from the Adobe website. | Adobe Acrobat Reader (latest stable release). Acrobat Reader may be required for course documents within Canvas. You can download Reader for free from the Adobe website. |
| Accessibility Technology (if needed) | JAWS (latest stable release) | • Visit the Microsoft website for details (third-party software may have an additional cost) • Visit the Apple website for details (third-party software may have an additional cost) |
| Third-party Electronic Publishers | Your instructor may choose to include an electronic publisher (for example, a collection of readings, articles, video clips). Because the electronic publisher content varies, you may or may not have additional system requirements. Check with your instructor or with the third-party publisher for specific requirements. | Your instructor may choose to include an electronic publisher (for example, a collection of readings, articles, video clips). Because the electronic publisher content varies, you may or may not have additional system requirements. Check with your instructor or with the third-party publisher for specific requirements. |
| Third-party Assessment (quiz, test, or exam) | Additional Software Your program may require third-party examination software to be downloaded, such as: Respondus Lockdown Browser, Respondus Monitor, atiSECURED, ExamSoft, or similar. During examinations using a third-party software, status bar updates, tabbing, cookies, microphone, speakers and camera may be required to be enabled. Device Registration with ACC All personal devices used for assessment must be registered with ACC IT department to ensure capability and software requirements are met (Machine and User Authentication). Students will be allowed to register up to two devices. Device Types and Size Requirements* Acceptable devices used for assessment include laptops (PC or Mac) with a minimum screen size of 11 inches. *Please note a chromebook or tablet may NOT be used for assessments. | Additional Software Your program may require third-party examination software to be downloaded, such as: Respondus Lockdown Browser, Respondus Monitor, atiSECURED, ExamSoft, or similar. During examinations using a third-party software, status bar updates, tabbing, cookies, microphone, speakers and camera may be required to be enabled. Device Registration with ACC All personal devices used for assessment must be registered with ACC IT department to ensure capability and software requirements are met (Machine and User Authentication). Students will be allowed to register up to two devices. Device Types and Size Requirements* Acceptable devices used for assessment include laptops (PC or Mac) with a minimum screen size of 11 inches. *Please note a chromebook or tablet may NOT be used for assessments. |
| Mobile Device Use and Support | Mobile device is defined as a smartphone or tablet computer. Mobile device use is acceptable for classroom learning activities if allowed by the faculty. However, mobile devices may NOT be used for any assessment (quiz, text, or exam). Full mobile support for Canvas course content varies by course and third-party publisher. • Mobile Apps. Recent versions for iOS or Android are supported for various mobile applications such as Canvas mobile and the official American Career College app. Review the guidelines in the Google Play store or Apple App store for specific device requirements. • Mobile Browsers. Full mobile support for Canvas course content varies by course, third-party publisher, and proctored examination requirements. For current Canvas mobile browser support information, visit the Canvas Community at community.canvaslms.com. | Mobile device is defined as a smartphone or tablet computer. Mobile device use is acceptable for classroom learning activities if allowed by the faculty. However, mobile devices may NOT be used for any assessment (quiz, text, or exam). Full mobile support for Canvas course content varies by course and third-party publisher. • Mobile Apps. Recent versions for iOS or Android are supported for various mobile applications such as Canvas mobile and the official American Career College app. Review the guidelines in the Google Play store or Apple App store for specific device requirements. • Mobile Browsers. Full mobile support for Canvas course content varies by course, third-party publisher, and proctored examination requirements. For current Canvas mobile browser support information, visit the Canvas Community at community.canvaslms.com. |
| Hardware/Software: Operating System | |
|---|---|
| Recommended | • Windows 10 (latest stable release) (64-bit) • Mac OS X 10.16 or higher (64-bit) |
| Minimum | • Windows 10 (64-bit) • Mac OS X 10.13 (64-bit) |
| Hardware/Software: Processor | |
| Recommended | Intel i7 (64-bit) Amd Ryzen 7 (64-bit) |
| Minimum | Intel i5 (64-bit) Amd Ryzen 5 (64-bit) |
| Hardware/Software: Memory | |
| Recommended | 8 GB of RAM or higher |
| Minimum | 4 GB of RAM |
| Hardware/Software: Monitor Resolution | |
| Recommended | 1920 x 1080 or higher |
| Minimum | 1024 x 768 |
| Hardware/Software: Free Hard Disk Space | |
| Recommended | 20 GB or higher of free space |
| Minimum | 10 GB of free disk space |
| Hardware/Software: Additional Hardware and Accessories | |
| Recommended | • External mouse • Power bank • Protective sleeve or padded bag |
| Minimum | • Speakers and microphone or headset • Webcam • Power cord / charging cord / charger |
| Hardware/Software: Internet Connection | |
| Recommended | Broadband (high-speed) Internet connection with a speed of 3 Mbps or higher |
| Minimum | Broadband (high-speed) Internet connection |
| Hardware/Software: Internet Browser | |
| Recommended | • Google Chrome (latest stable release) • Mozilla Firefox (latest stable release) |
| Minimum | • Microsoft Edge 88+ • Safari 13+ |
| Hardware/Software: Microsoft Office | |
| Recommended | All active ACC students are provided with a free copy of Microsoft Office 365. You can download Office by logging into your ACC email. |
| Minimum | All active ACC students are provided with a free copy of Microsoft Office 365. You can download Office by logging into your ACC email. |
| Hardware/Software: Adobe Acrobat Reader | |
| Recommended | Adobe Acrobat Reader (latest stable release). Acrobat Reader may be required for course documents within Canvas. You can download Reader for free from the Adobe website. |
| Minimum | Adobe Acrobat Reader (latest stable release). Acrobat Reader may be required for course documents within Canvas. You can download Reader for free from the Adobe website. |
| Hardware/Software: Accessibility Technology (if needed) | |
| Recommended | JAWS (latest stable release) |
| Minimum | • Visit the Microsoft website for details (third-party software may have an additional cost) • Visit the Apple website for details (third-party software may have an additional cost) |
| Hardware/Software: Third-party Electronic Publishers | |
| Recommended | Your instructor may choose to include an electronic publisher (for example, a collection of readings, articles, video clips). Because the electronic publisher content varies, you may or may not have additional system requirements. Check with your instructor or with the third-party publisher for specific requirements. |
| Minimum | Your instructor may choose to include an electronic publisher (for example, a collection of readings, articles, video clips). Because the electronic publisher content varies, you may or may not have additional system requirements. Check with your instructor or with the third-party publisher for specific requirements. |
| Hardware/Software: Third-party Assessment (quiz, test, or exam) | |
| Recommended | Additional Software Your program may require third-party examination software to be downloaded, such as: Respondus Lockdown Browser, Respondus Monitor, atiSECURED, ExamSoft, or similar. During examinations using a third-party software, status bar updates, tabbing, cookies, microphone, speakers and camera may be required to be enabled. Device Registration with ACC All personal devices used for assessment must be registered with ACC IT department to ensure capability and software requirements are met (Machine and User Authentication). Students will be allowed to register up to two devices. Device Types and Size Requirements* Acceptable devices used for assessment include laptops (PC or Mac) with a minimum screen size of 11 inches. *Please note a chromebook or tablet may NOT be used for assessments. |
| Minimum | Additional Software Your program may require third-party examination software to be downloaded, such as: Respondus Lockdown Browser, Respondus Monitor, atiSECURED, ExamSoft, or similar. During examinations using a third-party software, status bar updates, tabbing, cookies, microphone, speakers and camera may be required to be enabled. Device Registration with ACC All personal devices used for assessment must be registered with ACC IT department to ensure capability and software requirements are met (Machine and User Authentication). Students will be allowed to register up to two devices. Device Types and Size Requirements* Acceptable devices used for assessment include laptops (PC or Mac) with a minimum screen size of 11 inches. *Please note a chromebook or tablet may NOT be used for assessments. |
| Hardware/Software: Mobile Device Use and Support | |
| Recommended | Mobile device is defined as a smartphone or tablet computer. Mobile device use is acceptable for classroom learning activities if allowed by the faculty. However, mobile devices may NOT be used for any assessment (quiz, text, or exam). Full mobile support for Canvas course content varies by course and third-party publisher. • Mobile Apps. Recent versions for iOS or Android are supported for various mobile applications such as Canvas mobile and the official American Career College app. Review the guidelines in the Google Play store or Apple App store for specific device requirements. • Mobile Browsers. Full mobile support for Canvas course content varies by course, third-party publisher, and proctored examination requirements. For current Canvas mobile browser support information, visit the Canvas Community at community.canvaslms.com. |
| Minimum | Mobile device is defined as a smartphone or tablet computer. Mobile device use is acceptable for classroom learning activities if allowed by the faculty. However, mobile devices may NOT be used for any assessment (quiz, text, or exam). Full mobile support for Canvas course content varies by course and third-party publisher. • Mobile Apps. Recent versions for iOS or Android are supported for various mobile applications such as Canvas mobile and the official American Career College app. Review the guidelines in the Google Play store or Apple App store for specific device requirements. • Mobile Browsers. Full mobile support for Canvas course content varies by course, third-party publisher, and proctored examination requirements. For current Canvas mobile browser support information, visit the Canvas Community at community.canvaslms.com. |
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