Technical Requirements for Distance Learning

When participating in distance education courses, it is vital to consider the technology involved in order to have a successful course. It recommended that you meet the following technical requirements:

Required Hardware

• A computer (desktop or laptop) that is less than 5 years old will work with ANGEL.

Required Software

The following software is required for using ANGEL:

• An Internet Browser (See Internet Browser section for more information.)

• Adobe Acrobat Reader - Click here to download.

• Flash Player (latest version) - Click here to download.

• Java (latest version) - Click here to download.

• Quicktime Player - Click here to download.

• Windows Media Player - Click here to download.

Optional Software

• MS Office 2003 or greater (includes Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Internet Connection

• A stable Internet connection of 56K or greater is required. (However, please note that a 56K connection may degrade the quality of your experience.)

Internet Browser

Various browsers may be able to access the learning management system. We recommend the following tips:

• Use Mozilla Firefox 3.5 or higher (Mac or PC), Internet Explorer 7 or higher (PC). (Please note that eLearning (ANGEL) may not fully compatible with the latest versions of each browser.)

• Be sure to properly configure your Internet browser. (Please note that Mozilla Firefox is the university preferred browser. To download Firefox, please visit http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/.)

• You may check if your browser is properly configured via the Browser Check provided below. This component will also be provided in your ANGEL homepage.

Instructional Technology & Distance Education Services
Office of Information Technology
Killam Library 259
Phone: 956.326.2792
Fax: 956.326.2299
E-mail: elearning@tamiu.edu