Alvernia Online students are responsible for communications software and internet service. There are both minimum and suggested requirements for computer setup. The Blackboard learning management system, where students access their online courses, is accessible through the Alvernia website at http://www.alvernia.edu/logins.
Students who enroll in Alvernia online courses must possess basic computer skills and have regular access to appropriate computer hardware, software and Internet connectivity in order to fully participate in coursework.
Below is a list of free downloadable browsers, programs and players that can be used to help you through your online learning experience.
Mozilla Firefox - web browser
Google Chrome - web browser
JAVA - required for Blackboard and Wimba to function properly
Adobe Reader - to view pdf files.
Macromedia Flash Player - to view video podcasts
Windows Media (players, encoders and codes)
QuickTime Player - to view and stream multimedia
VLC Video Lan Player – best free multimedia player
Skype – to communicate by audio, chat and video
Join.me - share your desktop screen
Additional recommended technologies can be found on our Website at: http://de.alvernia.edu/resources/technologies/
PC-based |
Minimum |
Suggested |
| Processor | Core2Duo | i5 or i7 |
| OS | Windows XP | Windows 7 |
| RAM | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Disk space | 100 GB | 250 GB or higher |
| Connection | DSL | Broadband, Cable |
| Browser | Microsoft IE 7 |
Microsoft IE 7,8 Firefox 9, or Chrome |
| Java | 6.29 | 6.30 |
Mac-based |
Minimum |
Suggested |
| Processor | Core2Duo | i5 or i7 |
| OS | Tiger 10.4 |
Snow Leopard 10.6 or Lion |
| RAM | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Disk space | 100 GB | 250 GB or higher |
| Connection | Broadband | Broadband, Cable |
| Browser | Safari 4.0 |
Safari 5.1.2 Firefox 9, or Chrome |
| Java | 6.22 | 6.30 |
Free programs and players
Free programs, tools and media players:Below is a list of free downloadable browsers, programs and players that can be used to help you through your online learning experience.
Mozilla Firefox - web browser
Google Chrome - web browser
JAVA - required for Blackboard and Wimba to function properly
Adobe Reader - to view pdf files.
Macromedia Flash Player - to view video podcasts
Windows Media (players, encoders and codes)
QuickTime Player - to view and stream multimedia
VLC Video Lan Player – best free multimedia player
Skype – to communicate by audio, chat and video
Join.me - share your desktop screen
Additional recommended technologies can be found on our Website at: http://de.alvernia.edu/resources/technologies/