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26 Technology and Equipment Requirements 1. Hardware: Windows or Mac desktop or laptop (preferably less than 5 years old). Do not rely on a mobile device or tablet for coursework. a. Operating System: i. For PC users, Windows 10 or higher ii. For Mac users, OS 11 Big Sur or higher b. Hard Drive: You will need at least 100 GB hard drive or larger. You will want to not only save your files on your hard drive, you will also want to back up those files elsewhere. You can use flash drives for that purpose, but an external hard drive is preferred since flash drives can be lost or break. You can also save your files to a cloud-based solution. There are pros and cons to each of these back-up solutions. However, you will want to save your files somewhere in addition to your hard drive. c. RAM: 6 GB RAM or higher d. Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel or AMD processor or higher e. Video conferencing: Webcam (if not built into your computer) and Microphone (if not built into your webcam or computer), and speakers. 2. Internet: Access to reliable high-speed internet 3. Web-Browser: We support Firefox and Google Chrome. Browsers should be updated to the most current version. Use of Microsoft Edge, Safari or Internet Explorer is not recommended. 4. Access to Moodle and Canvas, our learning management system (LMS) that serves as Denver Seminary's online classroom. If you are in a restricted country, are behind an external firewall, or use a VPN, you might have trouble accessing the LMS. 5. Software: a. The seminary will provide each student with an Office 365 account, which gives you access to the web version of MS Word, PowerPoint, and other needed applications. b. Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, or other word processor that can save to .docx or .pdf format. Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Keynote or other presentation software that can save in .pptx or .pdf format. Those using Apple Pages must export and upload assignments in either .docx or .pdf format. Those using Keynote should export and upload assignments as either .pptx or .pdf formats. c. The seminary will provide each student with a limited Zoom account, which can be used for recording media, participating in online sessions, and creating meetings. d. Adobe Reader or Apple Preview for reading PDF files. 6. Tutorials will be provided within the LMS for accessing and using these online resources. The Educational Technology Department (edtech@denverseminary.edu) will be available for ongoing support and training as well. If you have questions or concerns about required technology, or if you need support in using these technologies, please contact edtech@denverseminary.edu.