Hardware

In this course you will need a device that can connect to the Internet and play sound and video.

Software

Canvas runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android or any other device with a modern web browser.

Compatible browsers

	Mozilla Firefox
	Chrome
	Internet Explorer
	Safari

Other Browser Requirements

Adobe Flash
Javascript Enabled

For more information, visit Which browsers does Canvas support?

Skill Requirements

An Internet connection is necessary to participate in discussions and assignments, access readings, transfer course work, and receive feedback from your instructor. For web-based courses, students should have a basic working knowledge of computers and Internet use as well as access to a computer with a broadband (DSL, cable, satellite) Internet connection. Other requirements for each course are listed in the university catalog.

At a minimum, you must have Microsoft Office 2003, XP, 2007 or OpenOffice. Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty, students, and staff. Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software, Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software, and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software. Copying and pasting, along with attaching/uploading documents for assignment submission, will also be required.