Online Learning

The following requirements have been created in order to equip you for success in this program.
• Required Technology

  Hardware

  • Windows XP or newer, Mac OS X
  • 512MB RAM (1GB recommended)
  • High Speed Internet connection (DSL or Cable speeds)
  • Webcam
  • Speakers
  • Headset with microphone (or laptop with built-in microphone)
  • Printer
  • Access to a scanner (Recommended!)
  • Access to a fax (Recommended!)

  
  

  *Software

  • Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (discounted at www.ultimatesteal.com) or OpenOffice.Org (Writer, Calc, Impress) (free at www.openoffice.org)
  • Most updated version of Adobe Reader (free at http://get.adobe.com/reader/)
  • Firefox Web Browser (free at http://www.mozilla.com/firefox) or Safari Web Browser (standard on Macs)

  • Skype (free at www.skype.com)
  • QuickTime (free at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/)
  • Google Hangouts

  *Please see the download instructions for each program at their respective websites

• Technology in the Online Program

  Students will use the webcam and headset to connect to Orientation, to make presentations, and for any Skype calls. The printer will be used for printing forms as needed or printing reading material if the student prefers to read a hard copy of notes. The scanner or fax may be used to return paper forms to Simpson University.

  All papers, spreadsheets and presentations must be in Microsoft Office or OpenOffice.Org formats. These programs will be utilized regularly for assignments and are required. Adobe Reader is used regularly to view PDF documents used by all of the courses. Simpson University's websites support both the Firefox and Safari. Google Hangouts will be used for voice and optionally video calls between students and professors and administrative staff. YouTube is the standard format for videos that professors may post online for you to view.

• Student Familiarity with Technology

  Students are required to be familiar with the following processes in order to start the online program:

  • Send and receive email
  • Attach a document to an email
  • Open an attached document from an email
  • Navigate the internet
  • Create and save word processing documents
  • *Use webcam
  • *Download and install required programs listed above

  *Students who are not familiar with Excel, PowerPoint, YouTube or Google Hangouts will learn these programs as they progress through the major. It will help if you are already familiar with these technologies.

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“I enjoyed my experience, the staff and the instructors at Simpson in every way. I felt that I was important, and that everyone cared about my success. Some of the experiences and instructors had a very profound affect on my life, my career and who I am. I will forever hold a special place in my heart and mind for Simpson University and those who truly made a difference in my life.”

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