Some courses or programs may require additional software to perform various activities; check your course syllabus for specific requirements. Below is a list of common software and plug-ins that may be required in your online course.
Microsoft Office – The basic Office package, which includes Word, Excel and PowerPoint, is a necessary tool for online courses. You should use:
- Windows: version 2007 or 2010
- Macintosh: version 2008 or 2011
Note: If you have an older version of Microsoft Office than what is listed above, you may have to do one of the following in order for files to be compatible with the latest versions:
- Install a converter from Microsoft for the earlier versions of Office to open up documents from the newest versions without updating your entire software package. Windows users should get this compatibility pack; Mac users can download an Open XML File Format Converter.
- Upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft Office. Webster faculty and students can purchase Microsoft Office at a discount. For full details and to purchase software, please visit this page.
- Save your files in the older version by doing a Save as… Office 2003 file.
Adobe Flash Player, Java, Adobe Reader, and media players are typically required in order to fully access course content. All of these plug-in software applications are FREE downloads from the vendors. Click on an image below to go to the website to download that plug-in. Make sure to read information on the download pages for each of the software products listed.
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| Adobe Flash Player – Assists in delivering high-impact, rich Web content. |  |
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| Java – Used in conjunction with WorldClassRoom for a more rich, interactive environment. |  |
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| Adobe Reader –Used to view, search, digitally sign, verify, print, and collaborate on Adobe PDF files. |  |
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| Windows Media Player – Used to access audio and video files | Windows | Mac |
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| QuickTime – Multi-format audio/video player |  |
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