How does eLearning Work?
 

eLearning is an interactive mode of learning where students and instructors share information and a high level of interaction. The virtual classroom consists of newsgroups with continual dialogue and discussion. The instructor provides weekly lectures and course content while facilitating the learning process of the group. Even though students attend through their home computers, it is a very interactive learning environment. Midstate College is committed to providing a quality learning experience for students that is equivalent to the quality instruction they would receive in a traditional classroom.
 
Technology Requirements for eLearning Courses
 

In order to participate in Midstate eLearning, students must have access to a computer which meets following system requirements:

  • Operating System
    • Windows XP (Service Pack 2 recommended)
    • Windows Vista (Service Pack 1 recommended)
    • Mac OS X 10.4 or higher
  • Memory
    • 256 megabytes of RAM (512 or more recommended)
  • Browser
    • Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher
    • Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or higher
  • Software
    • Up-to-date antivirus (Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition recommended.)
    • Adobe Flash Player
    • Adobe Reader 8.1 or higher
    • Sun Java Runtime Environment 6 or higher
    • Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007 (available from Technical Support.)
  • Internet Connection
    • 56 kb/s or faster Internet connection (DSL or cable modem recommended)
  • Screen Resolution
    • 1024 X 768 or higher
    • 32 bit color
  • Hardware
    • CD-ROM drive and/or DVD-ROM Drive
    • Speakers
    • Printer
  • Hardware
    • CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive
    • Speakers
    • Printer