Student Handbook

DE Computer Requirements

To complete distance education courses at Drake State, you must access a computer that will connect to the Internet at broadband speeds, execute a browser compatible with the Canvas Learning Management System, and have the appropriate software and browser plugins necessary for each course, including a webcam and a microphone.

 


Windows

Mac

 

OS Version

Windows 10 (64-bit) or 11 (Honorlock: Windows 10 or 11)

macOS 11 Big Sur or higher (Honorlock: 10.14 Mojave+)

Processor

Dual-core 2.0 GHz (Intel i3 or AMD)

Intel i5 or Apple M1

Free Disk Space

20 GB

20 GB

Free Ram

4 GB

4 GB

Internet Download

5 Mbps (Honorlock: ≥1.5 Mbps)

Internet Upload

2 Mbps (Honorlock: ≥750 Kbps)

Microphone

Integrated or external

Webcam

720p (Honorlock requires webcam)

Browser

Google Chrome 120+ (Honorlock requires Chrome 120 or newer + extension)

Other Notes

(Honorlock: No dual monitors; VPN may cause issues)