Technical FAQs
Do I need to own a computer to attend?
No. Enrolled families are eligible to be lent 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 WYVA. WYVA will arrange for technical support and troubleshooting for these systems. All eligible high school students receive their own computer while attending WYVA.
What computer skills are required?
The learning coach or mentor 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 WYVA include?
Computers provided by the Wyoming Virtual Academy follow these technical specs:
Speed: 1.8 GHz or better
RAM: 512 MB (minimum)
Disk space: 20 GB or more
CDROM 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.
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No. Enrolled families are eligible to be lent 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 WYVA. WYVA will arrange for technical support and troubleshooting for these systems. All eligible high school students receive their own computer while attending WYVA.
What computer skills are required?
The learning coach or mentor 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 WYVA include?
Computers provided by the Wyoming Virtual Academy follow these technical specs:
Speed: 1.8 GHz or better
RAM: 512 MB (minimum)
Disk space: 20 GB or more
CDROM 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.
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