online System Requirements
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Technical Requirements
Serving Institute’s K-12 online programs require computers or devices that are compatible with any modern web browser. Since the programs are online, these technical requirements will suffice for the vast majority of the student needs.
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Web Browsers
Serving Institute’s K-12 online programs require computers or devices that are compatible with any modern web browser. Since the programs are online, these technical requirements will suffice for the vast majority of the student needs.
Computer/Device
Use of a desktop or laptop is recommended as an optimal experience cannot be guaranteed on a Chromebook, tablet, iPad, or mobile phone. Serving Institute’s IT Helpdesk is unable to fully support tablets or mobile devices.
The following specifications are recommended for operating the curriculum
PC Operating System
Windows 8 or newer
Mac OS Operating System
macOS 10.13.6 High Sierra or Newer
Screen
1366×768 resolution or higher
Processor
Intel Core2 Duo 2.4GHz
Memory
2GB RAM Minimum
Graphics
DirectX, 64+ MB or More
JavaScript
JavaScript must be enabled
Internet
High-speed capable of streaming video
5+ Mbps per concurrently used device is recommended
Media & Printing
Some courses require students to print materials, take pictures, or record video and audio for part of an assignment. This is found most prevalently in Elementary and Foreign Language courses.
Printer
Required for some courses
Camera & Mic
Required for some courses
(can be from a phone or tablet)
Software
Access to all of the software that is needed to operate the curriculum is provided to the student as part of being in our K-12 program!
The student needs only to have the latest version of a modern web browser
e.g. Google Chrome, available for free
Students may also need to download Adobe Reader (free) to view PDF documents.