School of Education Hardware and Software Standards
Hardware Requirements
In order to run current programs required for use in the School of Education, your laptop must have:
- A minimum of 1 GB RAM; more is strongly recommended, especially for Windows Vista;
- A wireless networking card installed, at least 802.11b standard (802.11g strongly recommended);
- A CD-ROM reader. A DVD reader/writer is highly recommended.
In addition, we strongly recommend that you choose a laptop with a built-in web camera and microphone (all Macs come with these feature) or acquire a small web cam to facilitate participation in the increasing use of desktop videoconferencing in the School of Education.
Software Standards
| Standard | Required | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing | Microsoft Word 2008 (Mac) (This software is included with the recommended bundles available through the custom store) |
You will be required to write papers, create posters and forms, manipulate graphics, etc. Your papers may be submitted and evaluated electronically using Word's markup language, so compatibility is critical. |
| Spreadsheet | Microsoft Excel 2008 (Mac) (This software is included with the recommended bundles available through the custom store) |
You may be required to use a spreadsheet program for charting, data collection/manipulation or other projects. |
| Database | Microsoft Excel 2008 (Mac) (This software is included with the recommended bundles available through the custom store) |
You may be required to use a database program for charting, data collection/manipulation or other projects. |
| Presentation | Microsoft PowerPoint 2008 (Mac) (This software is included with the recommended bundles available through the custom store) |
You will be required to create and deliver presentations in a classroom setting. |
| Graphical Organizer | Inspiration 8.0 (This software is included with the recommended bundles available through the custom store) |
Inspiration will be used for outlining, brainstorming, presentations and creating instructional materials, and is an excellent classroom tool for your internship. |
| Digital Video | Mac: iMovie (included with Mac OS) Windows: Windows Movie Maker (included with XP and Vista) |
You will be required to create and edit movies for class projects and portfolios. |
