CMU's Technology Recommendations
Technology needs will vary by course but the majority of courses are covered by the recommendations below.
You will need basic computer skills and should be comfortable using a word processing program, 浏览文件, and copying and pasting between programs. You should have access to a computer that connects to high-speed internet and know your username and password. If you do not own a computer or if your computer malfunctions during the term, you will be expected to identify a computer to use.
To have the best learning experience possible, Colorado Mesa University strongly recommends students use the following technology minimums:
- High-speed Internet connection
- Microsoft Windows 10 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2019 or later (CMU offers Microsoft 365 free of cost to all students. 查看IT Get Started: Students web page > Microsoft 365.)
- Mac OS 12 (Monterey) or higher
- The current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (http://get.adobe.com/reader/)
- D2L works best with Chrome and Firefox. You may also use the new Chromium version of Edge. Safari也 不 work reliably with D2L. The old versions of Edge and Internet Explorer are 不 由D2L支持. Remember to keep your browser updated. For more information on supported browsers for desktop and mobile devices, check out D2L’s Brightspace Help Browser Support.
- To check your personal system, check out D2L’s 系统检查.
- For courses using multimedia, you will also need speakers or earphones to play sound.
- Please note: A Chromebook is 不 compatible with all technology needed for online classes.