Technical Information

Technical Information

Please Note: You must have an active, functional email address/account that will handle attachments of significant size.

The following are the minimum hardware and software configurations required for Plano ISD eSchool courses.

Windows Computer:

Pentium Processor and Windows 98SE or higher

Macintosh Computer:

Power PC Processor and System 9.0 or higher (OS X perferred)

All Computers:

*	128 MB RAM
*	Color monitor (16 bit, 800 x 600 resolution)
*	8x or faster CD-ROM drive
*	Keyboard and mouse
*	Direct network connection or 56K bps modem with Internet access. An active email account with an appropriated email address, capable of receiving files/attachments of significant size.
*	Sound card and speakers
*	Hard disk with at least 40 MB available
*	Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher and course-specific plug-ins for the browsers. For Macintosh users, Internet Explorer 5.5 or Safari browser.
*	Microphone for Spanish courses
*	Microsoft Word 2000 or higher.
*	A printer is recommended and will enhance your experience in your Plano ISD eSchool course.

Basic Computer Skills:

Basic computer skills are necessary to progress normally through online courses. It is not necessary to be an expert, but a student should know how to use the mouse and keyboard, launch a browser, get online to the Internet, send and receive email, and open, close and save files.

Pop up Blocker "When I click the link to launch my course, all I see is a blue screen, and it doesn't ask me if I want to use a CD." When your class.com course won't load, and all you see is a blue screen and no CD prompt, it usually means you have a "pop up blocker" running. A pop up blocker is a type of software that improves browser performance and usability by suppressing the download and display of banner ads, JavaScript prompts, or popup windows. Depending on the popup blocker and its settings, it may stop legitimate windows, including class.com's CD prompt, from launching. Many programs have flexible settings, and some even have the ability to exempt popup windows from particular sites. The first troubleshooting step is to try and exempt the course server within the popup blocker. If that's not possible, disable the application while you're working in the courses. If it becomes enough of a problem with enough sites, consider uninstalling the popup blocker and trying another version that's more flexible. Visit http://www.earthlink.net/home/software/popupblocker/totalaccessdownload/ for more information.
The following links and buttons go directly to updates or plugins that may be needed to run your Plano ISD eSchool courses. All plugins are included on your courseware CD.
Acrobat Reader
Authorware Web Player
Flash Player
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Pure Voice
Quick Time
Real Player
Shockwave Player