Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning

Technology

This program requires you to have the following:

A reliable, up-to-date computer. Most computers purchased within the last two years should be sufficient. If you're unsure, use the links below to gather the specifications of your system and ask us about it.

• Identify your Windows system profile.
• Identify your Mac system profile.

You will also need administrative access to your computer in order to download and install applications from the internet.

Connectivity

A reliable high-speed internet connection.

Browser requirements

You will need a browser capable of running Blackboard. See the browser check on http://learn.nmsu.edu/ to test your browser.

Software

• The latest version of Microsoft Office
• The latest version of Adobe Reader
• Up-to-date virus protection (NMSU offers Sophos Anti-Virus free to students. Log in to the NMSU Licensed Software to download.)

Browser plugins

• Adobe Flash Player
• Sun Java Runtime Environment

Multimedia Players

• Quicktime
• Windows Media Player

Additional

• Headset with microphone

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