View or Download Technology and Equipment
Schools will provide the hardware, software, and other equipment students need in virtual learning classes. See the ACCESS Virtual Learning website for more information and a complete list of recommended equipment and software specifications.
Sending and receiving schools will provide students enrolled in both web-based interaction and videoconference interaction courses with laptops/computers during the scheduled class time.
The local school will also provide technology support for equipment and ensure that the software required in ACCESS courses is available to students. Counselors will notify the ACCESS technology coordinator of any needed software as listed in the ACCESS course descriptions found under the Courses → Web-Based Courses Resource List on the state ACCESS website.
Computer Access:
To participate in ACCESS Virtual Learning web-based courses, all students must have regular and consistent access to a computer with reliable internet service during the school day (“consistent access” is defined as a class period – no less than 90 minutes per day for a block course, and 55 minutes per day for a traditional semester course) Headphones with microphones are highly suggested. Some courses (just like face-to-face courses) may require work to be done at home. If a student does not have a home computer, please notify the web-based teacher and check with your public library.
To participate in videoconferencing Instruction, the use of ACCESS VCI equipment is necessary. Also necessary is a close match in the course offering time to an open slot in the student’s schedule. The time allotted for a VCI class should be as above – (a class period – no less than 90 minutes per day for a block course, and 55 minutes per day for a traditional semester course).