Technology Requirements

As long as you have Internet access, you can take courses with VLACS. While it is possible to take courses with dial-up connectivity, it will take a little longer for pages to load. You might want to print a few lessons and work offline. You can then save and upload work when you are finished.

“I like VLACS because I can complete work at my own pace anywhere in the world. I travel for my career, so it’s much easier for me!”

WizIQ (Primary communication tool with instructors)

Browser Plug-ins

  • Sun Java 1.6 JRE or higher
  • Flash: latest version (click here to download)
  • Acrobat Reader, 9.0 or higher recommended

PC Requirements

  • Dual-core or modern single-core CPU (1Ghz minimum, dual-core and faster recommended)
  • Minimum of 6 gig free HDD space
  • 56k internet connection. A broadband connection is highly recommended
  • Windows Vista or Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit)
  • Microsoft Office or Open Office
  • 1 Gb Ram for Vista or 7, (2Gb or more is highly recommended)
  • 12x CD-ROM (CD/DVD Recommended)
  • Display setting 1024x768 resolution
  • Printer required
  • Internet Explorer (web browsing software) - version 8.0 or higher
  • Mozilla Firefox, 12.0 or later is highly recommended (click here to download)
  • Flash: latest version  (click here to download)
  • Students need a method to save work to a removable disk (Floppy, CD/DVD, USB Flash Drive)
  • Audio: Headset with microphone
  • America Online and KOL are not recommended

Macintosh Requirements

  • Intel Core 2 Duo or later
  • Mac OS X 10.4.9, 10.6.x or later highly recommended
  • Microsoft Office or Open Office
  • Students need a method to save work to a removable disk (USB Flash Drive or CD/DVD)
  • 1Gb of ram minimum, unless running 10.7.x which should run 2Gb. 4Gb recommended.
  • Minimum of 5 gig free HDD space
  • 12x CD ROM (CD/DVD Recommended)
  • 56k internet connection. A broadband connection is highly recommended.
  • Display setting 1024x768 resolution
  • Printer required
  • Mozilla Firefox, 12.0 or later is highly recommended (click here to download)
  • Flash: latest version (click here to download)
  • Audio: Headset with microphone
  • America Online and KOL are not recommended

 

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Announcements

Online Open House

02-05-2012 Hits:8843 Announcements Super User

Interested in knowing more about VLACS?  We hold online open house sessions twice a month at 7pm in our "virtual" meeting room. Upcoming Dates: January 7, 23; Februrary 4, 20, March...

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In The News

Education Week Article

19-10-2012 Hits:1023 In The News Steve Kossakoski

VLACS was mentioned in the October 17, 2012 edition of Education Week in a story about competency-based schools.  See: http://bit.ly/T3d5kI

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VLACS Adds New Middle and High School Online Classes

19-10-2012 Hits:744 In The News Super User

New Business Technology, U.S. History, Digital Art and Science Courses Now Available

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