Click on the triangle shaped play button above to play the Module 1, Orientation - Narrated Presentation.
Technical Orientation
This technical orientation will make sure you have your computer correctly configured, the necessary "plug-ins" installed, and can do basic computer skills like send e-mail attachments.
To take this class you will need:
1) A computer with a sound card, speakers, and a fast Internet connection
2)The following software and plug-ins:
Web Browser
Adobe Acrobat Reader
These pages look best at a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 but will work at 800 x 600. You will learn what resolution your computer is set for in the Readings
If you use a "Pop Up Killer", TURN IT OFF. Otherwise, you may not be able to see the large versions of the graphics
We will use video extensively in the course, mostly stored on YouTube, so you need a fast internet connection.
Acrobat Reader
There is no textbook for the course, but you will still have many readings. They will either be found on the Internet or e-mailed to you as Adobe Acrobat files.
Many of these readings are very long, up to 60 pages. It will be much easier if you print these articles rather than read them on the screen. People don't read as fast or comprehend material as thoroughly on the computer screen as on paper. So I suggest you get a fresh printer cartridge and a ream of paper.
The link below is from your Module 2 Readings. Open it. If it fails to open, install (or reinstall) Acrobat Reader.
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