Mesa Distance Learning Program

Technical Requirements

Students need a computer, Internet access, and an email address to complete courses through MDLP.

1) Computer Skills

Students should have a working knowledge of computers, basic word-processing skills, and experience using the Internet.

2) Internet Service Provider (access to the Internet)

Students/parents are responsible for obtaining a computer and an Internet Service Provider to connect to the Internet. Public computers located in libraries are not good solutions for distance learning courses because students cannot load software and plug-ins to view movies, hands-on interactivities, quizzes, and tests. A computer in good working condition that meets the following requirements is required to take online distance learning courses.

Note: MDLP Technical support is limited to specific issues regarding our courses and website. Any issues arising from the use of ISPs or browsers not recommended by MDLP must be addressed by the student's Internet Service Provider. MDLP technical support is not able to provide support for user installed software that may cause compatibility issues.

3) Computer Requirements

Those planning to take a music, foreign language, or computer essentials class will need a Windows computer.

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Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7	Macintosh OSX
Internet connection - (Cable or DSL connection preferred) Monitor - 256 colors CD ROM 512mb RAM Internet Explorer 7 or above System updates current QuickTime 7 for Windows Word Processing software such as WordPad or Microsoft Word MDLP installation CD - install web player and additional software	Internet connection - (Cable or DSL connection preferred) Monitor - 256 colors CD ROM 512mb RAM Safari System updates current QuickTime 7 for Macintosh Word Processing software such as Microsoft Word

4) Software Requirements

Windows users download MDLP Tools at www.mdlp.org/tools and follow the directions. Macintosh users can find detailed instructions on the Macintosh Help page, a link from the Student or Parent page.

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