Hardware and Operating System Requirements

PC

• Windows 2000 (or above)
  
• Pentium 400 MHz processor (or faster)
  
• 64 MB of RAM (128 recommended)
  
• Sound card with speakers or headphones
  
• Monitor with display resolution of 1024x768 (or better) and 16-bit color

MAC

• OS 10.2 (or above)
  
• Power-PC 400 MHz processor (or faster)
  
• 64 MB of RAM (128 recommended)
  
• Speakers (built-in)
  
• Monitor with display resolution of 1024x768 (or better) and 16-bit color
  

Software Requirements*
Browser

Supported Browsers: PC
+ Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
+ FireFox 1.0 or later

Supported Browsers: Mac
+ Safari
+ FireFox 1.0 or later
* Browser Settings

• Javascript must be enabled
  
• Cookies must be enabled
  
• Cache should be set to check for page updates every time
  

Browser Plug-ins

QuickTime Version 6.0 (or later)
(PC) QuickTime video setting set to "Safe Mode"
(PC) QuickTime sound out setting set to 16-bit
Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5.0 (or later)
Macromedia Flash Player version 6.0 (or later)

Microsoft Word is required

Internet Connectivity

You can use the content on this site with either a modem or broadband Internet connection.

• Modem Connection

If you are using a modem (or accessing the site in a computer lab with many other users simultaneously), you will need to select the "low bandwidth" choice to effectively view the video.

• Broadband Connection

If you are using a cable modem, DSL, or T1 connection, you will need to select the "high bandwidth" choice to effectively view the video.

• Firewall, caching, and proxy servers

If you are accessing the Internet through a firewall, caching, or a proxy server, it must be configured to allow access to www.teachscape.com and all Teachscape subdomains.

*Most newer computers typically come with the software you need installed. You can get all of the software you need from the Start-Up CD that is included with your materials at the start of the program or by downloading it for free from the Teachscape Web site.
Note: AOL users must use a supported browser (e.g., Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, or FireFox 1.0 or later).

If you ever have technology questions or problems, Teachscape offers toll-free phone assistance from 8:00 a.m. to midnight, Eastern time, Monday through Friday; and 24-hour email support with responses delivered within 24 hours.