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Learn more about the tech and tools you need to learn online. Need help? Contact the IT Service Centre. |
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If you're planning to purchase a personal computer, please review the minimum requirements recommended by IT Services for optimal performance and to meet the needs of your online courses. |
Basic Tech Requirements
Moodle (Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment) is Selkirk's Learning Management System (LMS). You may have access to your syllabus, course calendar, assignments and other course materials and functions via Moodle. Moodle is a web-based program; therefore, you will need a computer with Internet access and an Internet browser to use Moodle for your course.
These basic computer requirements are a general guideline for all courses. It is important to check with your instructor for specific hardware and software required for the course and/or program you are registered in.
You will need:
- A device (computer, laptop, tablet) which meets Selkirk College's Recommended System & Computer Requirements.
System Requirements:- minimum 2 GB of RAM
- 1 GB of free hard disk space
- Display: 1024 x 780 resolution
- Highest display color quality
- Windows XP or better, Mac OSX
- Internet Service Provider with Cable or ADSL line
Please note the School of Business does not recommend Mac laptops for use in that program.
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NOTE: Mobile devices and tablets are not recommended for completing or submitting course activities. Connection to Cloud services for file submissions is not supported at this time. |
Computer Requirements For All Computers:
- Current version of web browser. Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome works best with Moodle. Other browsers such as Microsoft Edge , Chrome or Safari may be used, but may not support all functionalities in Moodle, such as online quizzes and the HTML editor.
- Sound card with speakers or headphones may be required.
- Printer (recommended).
- Stable high-speed internet access.
- JavaScript must be enabled. See Mozilla support (http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/javascript-settings-for-interactive-web-pages).
- Cookies must be enabled. See Mozilla support (http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-websitepreferences).
- Pop-up blocker is turned off. By default this setting is 'on'. See Mozilla support (http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/pop-blocker-settings-exceptions-troubleshooting).
Software Recommendations:
Click the links below to download these applications.
- Mozilla Firefox (http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (http://get.adobe.com/reader/)
Additional requirements:
- Microsoft Word is a requirement for some programs
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