Equipment Requirements for Success
The Path to Potential is a digital online school. Online learning requires the use of technology to have the optimal educational experience. It’s important scholars have home connectivity and reliable computer options to complete lessons and assignments.
Internet Connection
High-speed internet is recommended. How much internet speed do you need?
- 5+ Mbps – For 1 person and regular browsing
- 10+ Mbps – For 1-2 people, HD video streaming
- 20+ Mbps – For 2-4 people, ultra HD streaming, or gaming
- 40+ Mbps – For 4 people, simultaneous HD streaming, and gaming
Computer, Devices, and Equipment
While there are few materials needed for digital online schooling, it’s important scholars have a reliable computer, preferably less than 5 years old.
- Tower with monitor, or
- Laptop, or
- Chromebook, or
- Microphone
- webcam
- Earbuds
- Printer
Browser
Courses work best using the following supported browsers:
- Edge (latest version)
- Firefox (latest version)
- Safari (latest version)
- Chrome (latest version)
Plugin and Settings
Supported browsers usually require the following plugins and settings:
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- Javascript enabled
- Flash – the latest version is recommended
- 1024×768 is recommended
- Pop-up blockers should be disabled
- Cookies should be enabled.
Operating System
Courses work best on the following operating systems:
- Windows 10 and newer
- Mac OSX 10.6 and newer
- Linux
- ChromeOS
Materials
Digital learning can be done anywhere there’s an internet connection, but it’s important that scholars have a quiet, clean, and designated area to study in. Clutter creates chaos, and scholars tend to spend more time looking for their notes or materials than they spend studying. Success with digital online learning requires:
- Clean work area
- A quiet studying area
- printout of course pace chart and syllabus
- calendar/planner
- pencils and college-ruled paper for students who would like to take written notes
