Do I need to own a computer to attend?

No. Each K–6 family will be loaned a computer system (including computer, printer, and software) to support the learning process. These computer systems are instructional property and must be returned when the student leaves the Utah Virtual Academy. We will arrange for technical support and troubleshooting for these systems. Middle and High school students will be responsible for providing their own computer system that meets the minimum specifications necessary to access the K¹² Online School (OLS) while attending Utah Virtual Academy.

What computer skills are required?

The teaching adult needs to have at least basic computer skills. Use of the computer is an important part of the program, but in the early grades, it is mostly the parent (or other responsible adult) who interacts with the computer. The program is user-friendly. High school students are most successful if they have basic computer skills.

What does the computer system provided by UTVA include?

Computers provided by the Utah Virtual Academy follow these technical specs:

• Speed: 1.8 GHz or better
• RAM: 512 MB (minimum)
• Disk space: 20 GB or more
• CD-ROM or DVD drive
• Monitor: 15-inch flat panel
• Audio: 16-bit sound card
• Modem: 56 kbps (minimum)
• Microphone and speakers
• Operating system: Windows XP SP2
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer version 6.0
• Adobe® Reader®
• Macromedia Flash™
• Shockwave™
• QuickTime®
• McAfee® Virus Protection

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RealPlayer is a trademark or a registered trademark of RealNetworks, Inc.

Macromedia Flash is a trademark or registered trademark of Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.