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Self Assessment and Computer Requirements

A very common misconception is that online courses are easier. Actually, they are more difficult in that you must have additional skills like time management in order to succeed.

Do you have what it takes to be a successful online student?
Answer this self-assessment questionnaire...

OASIS is an additional online assessment for students pursuing courses on the Internet. Visitors may take brief quizzes to help determine whether study habits and learning styles are well suited for online education. Brief tutorials on communications technologies are also available.

A complete orientation, 13 pages, is also available to give you additional information. Read more ... 

Computer Requirements

To succeed in an online course at Highland, you should have regular, easy access to a computer that meets the following specifications:

Operating System: Windows XP or Vista or Mac OS System 8.1 or higher

Internet Connection: Cable/DSL connection (36k Modem or higher would work if nothing else is available)

Web Browser: Microsoft Explorer 7.0 5.0 or higher (preferred).

Monitor Resolution: Bigger is better. Courses look best at 800 x 600 and up.

Multimedia: A CD-ROM, speakers, or video card may be required for your course. Check with your instructor or read the course information page.

Other Software: At minimum, a word processing program able to save files in RTF format. Examples: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Works, WordPad.

Moodle requires that Java is installed and that cookies are enabled.

Some of the Moodle pages may have content that requires a plug-in or other software to be viewed. Below is a list of recommended plug-ins and links to locations where you can download them. These are not necessary to use the Moodle system, but are recommended.


Acrobat Reader:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html
Real One Player:
download site
QuickTime Plugin:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html
Shockwave Flash :
download site
Microsoft Viewers:
PowerPoint, and Word


 

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