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Cal Lutheran utilizes Blackboard to enhance course learning and achieve the designated student learning outcomes.  Technology requirements for the Blackboard Learn and Collaborate are as follow:

• If you use Zoom, also add the link below for Zoom minimum requirements:
  
• Check your OS and Java version , and enter into the Configuration Room to make sure you can get into  or enter the following in your browser: 
• Minimum computer requirements:
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM or higher
  • Hard Drive: 10% or more free space on your hard drive
• Broadband connection highly recommended – DSL or above
• Program(s) that can open Microsoft Office documents and PDFs (e.g. .doc, docx, .ppt, .pptx, .pdf, etc.)

1. If you have a Windows operating system
   1. Browser: Firefox or Chrome
   2. Java 7 or Java 8
2. If you have a Mac OS or Ubuntu
   1. Only use Firefox
   2. Oracle Java 7
3. Linux
   1. Only use Firefox
   2. Java 7 or Java 8
4. Blackboard Collaborate Launcher (can download when you first attempt join a Collaborate room in your Blackboard course)
5. 256 MB RAM
6. 20 MB free disk space
7. Internet Access - 28.8 kbps speed or above (Broadband connection highly recommended)
8. Soundcard
9. A headset with microphone/headphones
10. Program(s) that can open .doc, .ppt, and .pdf documents
11. Optional:
    1. Webcam (recommended)
    2. Blackboard Learn App
       1. Download from your devices’ app store, select Ï㽶´«Ã½ as the school and sign in via myCLU

Check your OS and internet browser at: 

1. Computer
2. If you need or want portable hardware, you can check out a laptop or iPad at the library for the entire semester.
   1. A first-generation iPad is sufficient for participating in this course.
3. To watch pre-recorded lectures
   1. Windows or Mac operating systems
   2. Applications Microsoft Silverlight or Windows Media Player
   3. Bandwidth
      1. 50Kbps: Audio-only recording
      2. 300Kbps: Recording consisting of screen capture, audio, and video
      3. 500Kbps: Recordings with multiple video streams

1. Speakers or headphones

4. To access the course site
   1. Firefox browser (usually the best, do NOT use Internet Explorer)
   2. Java 7 (Mac OS) or Java 8 (Windows or Linux)
5. Optional: Blackboard Learn App
   1. Download from your devices’ app store, select Ï㽶´«Ã½ as the school and sign in via myCLU