Online Learning Tech Requirements

1. 硬件

   • 学生 must primarily use a desktop computer or laptop (Windows PC or Mac).
   • Google Chromebooks are 不 fully compatible with some required software 和 therefore 不能 be used for all online classes.
   • 在线课程 不能 be completed on a smartphone or tablet, but they can be used as a secondary means of communication by using the Canvas移动应用.
   • iPad users would download RLDB from the 苹果 App Store. 注意: The instructor must have the option to allow an iPad to be used selected.

2. 最小屏幕尺寸

   •  800px x 600px, but you may find yourself more productive with a larger screen.

3. Compatible Operating Systems

Windows PC: Windows 10或以上

截至10月14日, 2025, PCs running Windows 10 will still function, but 微软 will no longer provide the following:

• 技术支持
• 功能更新
• Security updates or fixes

Mac: OSX 10.10或以上.

1. R和om 访问 Memory (RAM)

   • Windows PC: 4 GB RAM (for most PCs); 8 GB Recommended
   • Mac: 8gb内存

2. 处理器

   • Windows PC: 2.0 GHz处理器
   • Mac: 8核3.46个GHz

3. High-Speed Internet Connection

   • High-speed/broadb和 access is required for most courses. Minimum Internet speed of 512kbps. 300 Kbps for presentations with one video stream, audio, PowerPoint 和 screen capture. 500 Kbps for presentations with multiple video streams.
   • Do 不 rely on public Wi-Fi or dial-up access. The use of public access Wi-Fi (for example, at restaurants or libraries) may result in slowness or errors.
   • If on a BHC Campus use the BHC Student Wi-Fi; the guest wi-fi is typically 不 enough. See Wi-Fi tab the Online Learning Orientations Tutorials BHC 学生 tab.

4. Supported Web Browsers

   • Be sure you have the latest version of your favorite web browser such as Chrome, 火狐, Safari或Edge.
   • ie浏览器是 不 支持.
   • Tip: If you have trouble with one browser, try a different one.

5. Word Processing Software

   • Most courses require word-processing such as MS Word 和 the ability to save files as .多克斯, .医生, .rtf或 .pdf.
   • BHC students can get MS Office for free. Directions for downloading MS Office.

6. Canvas移动应用

   • Again, do 不 rely on smartphones 和 tablets. They can be used as a secondary means of access to course materials but their functionality is limited.
   • Android: Version 8.0或更高.
   • iOS:版本15.0或更高.
   • How to download the Canvas移动应用

• Some courses will require a microphone to use with Panopto, 变焦.us or web proctoring (Respondus).
• Some webcams 和 laptops have microphones already built in. If yours does 不, you may need to purchase a webcam or microphone.
• Headphone/earbuds/speakers for listening.
• A webcam/camera capable of video conferencing or recording speeches (SPEC 101).
• 请注意: For online completely sections of SPEC 101, students are required to record their speeches following requirements set by IAI公司. View requirements for the Online Completely SPEC 101 Course

Most online courses will require you to take online tests that are monitored; these are known as "proctored exams." Some online courses might give you the choice to take a proctored exam at a BHC检测中心 和/or via BHC's web proctoring tools.

第一个工具是 Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB) Use the following for installation instructions:

• PC users* click here to install RLDB
• Mac users click here to install RLDB
• Personal Chromebook users follow these instructions to install RLDB:

• 1. Log in to the Chromebook start Google Chrome.
  2. Log in to Canvas 和 navigate to the exam that requires LockDown Browser.
  3. Select the link for downloading 和 installing LockDown Browser.
  4. From the Chrome web store, select “Add to Chrome” to install the LockDown Browser Extension.

• iPad users would download RLDB from the 苹果 App Store. 注意: The instructor must have the option to allow an iPad to be used selected.
• If you are using a Chromebook managed by a high school or employer, hopefully they have already added the RLDB extension to your device. If 不, 和 your course requires it, please send the LockDown Administrator Guide (PDF) to the person who manages the Chromebook devices.

*如果使用 Windows S模式, you must switch out of it or find an alternative; 不能 switch S Mode back into.

第二个工具是 Respondus监控. Some courses require a test to be proctored via RLDB 和 Respondus监控. Please watch this video to learn more about Respondus监控.

Courses that are completely online might give you the choice to take a proctored test at a BHC检测中心.

Respondus监控 requires:

• Webcam with microphone.
• High-speed/broadb和 internet connection.
• Installation of BHC’s RLDB.
• Identification: You will be required to take a picture of your government-issued photo ID. Acceptable ID includes driver's license or photo ID card. The ID must include your photo 和 name. (You may cover up personal information, e.g. driver's license number, address, weight, height, etc.)

注意: As part of BHC’s agreement with Respondus, Respondus offers support to all of our users. 请到我们的 Online Learning Orientation Troubleshooting page for details about submitting a ticket to Respondus.

For further information regarding technical requirements, please visit these links:

• Canvas Technical Requirements
• Canvas Browser Requirements
• Canvas移动应用
• SIMnet测试页面 (适用于cs100)
• 微软 Office 资源
• More details about LockDown Browser + Respondus监控

请注意: These are the basic requirements for most online classes. Please check for a "Course Objectives 和 Technical Requirements" link for any class that you are taking or thinking about taking to see if there are further requirements. 在此搜索课程.