Technical FAQs
Do I need to own a computer to attend?
No. Each family will be loaned a computer system (including computer, printer, software, and Internet subsidized connection) to support the learning process. These computer systems are instructional property and must be returned when the student leaves ORVA. ORVA will arrange for technical support and troubleshooting for these systems. High school students receive their own computers to use while attending ORVA.
What computer skills are required?
The learning coach 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 ORVA include?
Computers provided by the Oregon 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.
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No. Each family will be loaned a computer system (including computer, printer, software, and Internet subsidized connection) to support the learning process. These computer systems are instructional property and must be returned when the student leaves ORVA. ORVA will arrange for technical support and troubleshooting for these systems. High school students receive their own computers to use while attending ORVA.
What computer skills are required?
The learning coach 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 ORVA include?
Computers provided by the Oregon 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.
Didn't find the answer to your question?
Try one of our other FAQ pages:
General FAQs
Enrollment & Attendance FAQs
Testing & Assessment FAQs