Do I need to own a computer to attend?

No. A computer system is loaned (including computer, printer, software, and Internet stipend) to support the learning process. These computer systems are instructional property and must be returned when the student leaves WIVA. WIVA will arrange for technical support and troubleshooting for these systems. High school students receive their own school computer to use while attending WIVA.

What computer skills are required?

The learning coach (responsible adult in the home) 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 learning coach 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 WIVA include?

Computers provided by the Wisconsin 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

Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Adobe and Acrobat Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

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.