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Champlain College Online uses Canvas for its online classroom. To participate in online courses at Champlain, students must own or have regular access to a personal computer with a reliable internet connection. Students in technical courses or programs of study will have different or additional requirements, listed below.
Following are the minimum technology requirements Champlain College Online students need to successfully participate in their courses.
The latest requirements and supported accessibility features can be found on the official Canvas website.
*Personal computers for students enrolled in technical courses and/or degree programs should meet/exceed the basic and technical courses/programs of study hardware requirements.
In addition to the requirements listed above, some technical courses require students have computers that go beyond the minimum requirements, and/or purchase/install additional software. Below are the additional hardware and software requirements for students enrolled in technical programs. For requirements related to a specific course or program, students are strongly encouraged to reach out to the instructor and/or their advisor prior to making hardware and software purchases.
*These are the minimum hardware requirements, but the overall use of the system will dictate the appropriate system processor and amount of RAM. In general, students will want to purchase Intel Core i5 and Core i7 series or equivalent AMD processors.
Although it's possible for students to access Canvas when they are working with operating systems other than Windows, students in technical courses and degree programs are expected to work in Microsoft's Windows environment. Those purchasing new systems are encouraged to opt for Windows 10 Pro. Students in technical courses and degree programs are unable to use systems with Chrome OS installed unless they will only be used to access Canvas.
Web design and development students need to purchase Dreamweaver and Photoshop. Adobe offers discounts for students. More information available in the Champ Support Wiki, for Adobe products specifically visit this link.
Please contact the instructor or your academic advisor.
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