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A‘o Makua Adult Distance Learning
Requirements

18+?
A‘o Makua courses have been designed for parents, caregivers and adults. We will be asking that all participants who sign up be 18 years or older. However, we highly encourage parents/caregivers to sign-up and share the information with their family.

All A‘o Makua courses are conducted at a distance (online).  Therefore, you must have reliable access to a computer with Internet connection.  You may use either a Windows or Macintosh computer that meets either of the requirements below. 

Computer Requirements

Windows

  1. Pentium III or Equivalent
  2. Windows XP (Home or Professional)
  3. 256 MB RAM (512 MB Recommended)
  4. DVD-ROM drive (DVD/CDRW Recommended)
  5. Modem or Ethernet Jack
  6. 15 GB hard drive (25 GB Recommended)
  7. Sound card with speakers

Macintosh

  1. PowerPC G3
  2. OS X (10.1 and above)
  3. 256 MB RAM (512 MB Recommended)
  4. DVD-ROM Drive (DVD/CDRW Recommended)
  5. Modem or Ethernet Jack
  6. 15 GB hard drive (25 GB Recommended)
  7. Sound card with speakers

 

USB Headset - Required for Olelo Hawaii courses only
You will need a headset such as a Logitech USB Headset 250 (can be purchased from most electronic stores like Radio Shack) instead of external speakers or microphones.
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Internet Requirements
A minimum of a 56K dial-up connection is required to access the distance learning courses.  A broadband connection such as Cable or DSL is highly recommended because many videos will be streamed through the Internet.  
Software Requirements

 

 
Below is a list of all required software that will be used in the courses.  All required software can be downloaded from the Internet or by visiting http://ksdl.ksbe.edu/software.

Microsoft Office is recommended but not required. There will be some downloadable documents that you can use in the course. If you plan to buy Microsoft Office, we recommend that you buy the “Student and Teacher or Home and Student Edition,” which includes Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for about $150 (available at CompUSA, Costco, Sam’s Club, Best Buy and others). 

PC SOFTWARE

Acceptable Versions

Download or Buy From:

QuickTime

6 or later

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/

Java Plug-in

1.5.0

http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

Adobe Flash Player

8 or later

http://www.adobe.com/

Acrobat Reader

7.0 or later

http://www.adobe.com/

MAC SOFTWARE

Acceptable Versions

Download or Buy From:

QuickTime

6 or later

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/

Adobe Flash Player

8 or later

http://www.adobe.com/

Acrobat Reader

7.0 or later

http://www.adobe.com/


Anti-Virus Software
It is highly recommended that you install anti-virus software on your computer to help prevent viruses from infecting your computer and others.  Please note that you must update your anti-virus software’s virus definitions regularly in order for it to be effective.  This update normally takes place automatically in most anti-virus software.

 

 

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