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You will need a few essential items. This guide is a checklist of those
items. Just like having a pen and paper for traditional classes, the
following items are absolutely essential to your success with online
courses. Good luck with your studies.
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First
on your checklist is a computer. To take full advantage of the
interactivity of the courses, click the above link.
Note:
Courseware cannot be accessed using
Web TV. Accessibility is also limited with
America Online (AOL), Prodigy, and
CompuServe.
Second
on your checklist is an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a
company that can provide you with the software necessary for going onto
the Internet. You will need Internet access to take your courses.
Third
on your list is an email account. Your email address is established when
you sign up with an ISP. Check with your ISP if you do not know what
your email address is. Check out
Yahoo! Mail or
MSN Hotmail for information on these two free email providers.
Fourth
on your list is a Java capable browser. Downloads for the newest browser versions are free of charge.
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