Technical Recommendations

Moodle at Southeastern

First things first...

In order to successfully take an online course or use Moodle as a supplement to a course taught at Southeastern, you should check your computer equipment, Internet connection and browser configuration for optimum performance. To help maximize performance for your course, you'll need to be certain that your computer settings meet Moodle's requirements and that the Internet connection you will be using will be fast and reliable. The browser you're using also needs to be properly configured. In other words, you need your computer to be set up correctly or completing assignments and tests will be troublesome therefore making your online course more difficult and sometimes impossible to complete. We recommend that you configure your computer before you get started with a course that uses Moodle. Having your computer set up properly will give you the necessary tool to complete your online work with ease and make your learning experience better.

Computers Operating System

According to Moodle's site: "The operating system is not important." Moodle should work with any computers operating system.

Internet connection

We recommend high speed broadband or DSL Internet connection when taking a course online. The faster and more reliable your Internet connection, the better your online course experience will be. It is also recommended that a hard wired connection be used especially when submitting assignments and taking tests. Wireless connections are less stable and have been known to have interruptions in the connection causing problems when submitting an assignment or exam. Wireless connection to the Internet can be used to take a course in Moodle, however this type connection is less stable and not recommended.

Browser Versions

The following browsers/versions are recommended. You can use these versions or higher when accessing Moodle at Southeastern:

Firefox	Chrome	Safari

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A very commonly used browser by Mozilla. It is recommended that you use the latest version to access Moodle.	*Highly Recommended A very popular browser by Google. It is recommended that you use the latest version to access Moodle.	The standard browser on Apple devices. It is recommended that you use the latest version to access Moodle.

Required Browser Settings for Moodle

Enable Cookies
Enable Javascript
Do not block pop-up windows

Recommended Browser Plugins

Java	QuickTime	Windows Media Player

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Java may need to be installed and enabled in your browser for features used by some Moodle courses.	Apple Quicktime provides easy access to multiple audio and video formats your instructors may post.	Windows Media Player allows you to view, listen, and download streaming video and audio.

Adobe Flash Player	Adobe Acrobat Reader	VLC Media Player

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The Adobe Flash Player plugin for your browser will allow you to access Flash video and rich interactive media.	The Adobe Acrobat Reader plugin allows you view PDFs in a browser window without opening separate program.	VLC media player allows you to access an array media without consideration of file type.