The Center for Lifelong Learning uses multiple delivery Systems for distance courses. Audio and video courses only require the basic media players.

Increasingly, WSCLL is using CD ROM* and DVD ROM* media to deliver instructional resources, and the Online Learning Center for peer-to-peer and faculty-to-student interaction.

But don't worry. If you are taking one of our CD ROM or DVD ROM courses, you don't need to be a computer whiz to succeed in the program. You must, however, have a computer system sufficiently robust to meet our basic course requirements. You will need:

Software:

• Microsoft XP™ Operating System
• Word processor able to write to Microsoft Word™ 6.0+ format
• Internet Browser. Microsoft Internet Explorer™ 5.0+, or Netscape™ 7.0+ with Internet access (broadband connection highly recommended
  Important Note: Internet Explorer must be selected as your default browser to view the media files on your CD ROM / DVD ROM disks. To learn how to set IE as your default browser, CLICK HERE.
• Powerpoint 2003 recommended but not required.
• Email program able to send and receive email attachments
• Acrobat Reader™ 5.0 and above
• Windows Media Player 9.0 or above.

  Hardware:

• Pentium IV™ computer (or equivalent)
• 48X CD ROM or faster...or...
• 8X DVD ROM or faster
• Sound card and speakers
• Adequate free disk space on your hard drive to allow for efficient operation of programs

If you have questions, please call the Center for Lifelong Learning prior to enrollment in a CD ROM / DVD ROM course.

*Important Note: Courses delivered in CD / DVD format are computer CD ROM / DVD ROM disks designed for computers running the Windows operating system. They will not work in home or auto CD / DVD audio and video systems, and they will not provide full function when used with Macintosh computers running Apple operating systems.