Student Guide to Success

This student success book is designed to provide students with resources and tutorials to help them be successful in Moodle and other systems used at Coastal Carolina University. 

3. System Requirements for a Digital Learning Course

CCU’s learning management system (LMS) is currently Moodle version 3.6. It is recommended that students and faculty using CCU’s Moodle system have the following technology to be successful in their online and hybrid online courses:

Computer Access: Daily access to at least one computer that meet the recommended specifications below (either through ownership or other access, such as a friend, computer lab, library, etc.).  Students, technical issues are often not a valid excuse for failure to complete coursework; you should proactively test your computer system at the beginning of the semester to verify you can complete all required activities, and follow up with your faculty member individually with any concerns.

Required:

  • Hardware: Computer should have sufficient RAM memory (512 MB), storage space, and processing power for running the latest operating systems and software releases. This may vary by course.

  • Backup: External backup device for backing up data. OS: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, MacOS 10.8, MacOS 10.9, MacOS 10.10, MacOS 10.11, ChromeOS

  • Browser: Firefox 31 and Google Chrome have been the most successful browsers across all platforms. Moodle requires a minimum version for the following browsers: Chrome 30.0, Firefox 25.0, Apple Safari 6, Internet Explorer 9.

  • Java: In order to utilize the university’s WebAdvisor, Java is required. To download, visit the ITS Student Computer Services webpage on the CCU website.

  • Internet: As a minimum, a standard level, high-speed, internet connection is necessary (3 Mb download/upload speed or higher) for access to advanced features both in Moodle and on the internet in general.

  • Productivity: Microsoft Office 2007 or newer. Some courses may require Adobe software as well, at additional costs.

  • Security: Students must have antivirus software on their devices to connect to the internet on campus. Students are provided with SafeConnect virus protection for no cost.

 

Recommended, may be required in some courses:

  • File Reader: Adobe Acrobat Reader

  • Media: Depending on the course, these may or may not be required:

    • iTunes

    • Windows Media Player

    • QuickTime

    • Adobe Flash Player

  • Webcam

  • Microphone, Speakers, Earbuds

  • Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor - A tool for ensuring test security in a class where exams are taken remotely and electronically. See also: Respondus Student Guide
  • Other software/hardware may be required specific to your academic discipline. This information should be provided by your Online or Hybrid Online faculty member in your Course Syllabus. 

Please see Computer Recommendations and Student Technology FAQ's for more details!