在线学习技术要求

1. Hardware

   • Students must primarily use a desktop computer or laptop (Windows PC or Mac).
   • Google Chromebooks are not fully compatible with some required software and therefore cannot be used for all online classes.
   • Online classes cannot 在智能手机或平板电脑上完成, but they can be used as a secondary means of communication by using the Canvas Mobile App.
   • iPad用户可以从苹果应用商店下载RLDB. Note: The instructor must have the option to allow an iPad to be used selected.

2. Minimum Screen Size

   •  800px x 600px, but you may find yourself more productive with a larger screen.

3. 兼容的操作系统

Windows PC: Windows 10或更高版本

As of October 14, 2025, 运行Windows 10的个人电脑仍将运行, 但微软将不再提供以下服务:

• Technical support
• Feature updates
• 安全更新或修复

Mac: OSX 10.10 or higher.

1. 随机存取存储器(RAM)

   • Windows PC: 4 GB RAM (for most PCs); 8 GB Recommended
   • Mac: 8 GB RAM

2. Processor

   • Windows PC: 2.0 GHz processor
   • Mac: 8-core at 3.46 GHz

3. 高速互联网连接

   • High-speed/broadband access is required for most courses. 最低网速512kbps. 300 Kbps for presentations with one video stream, audio, PowerPoint and screen capture. 500 Kbps的演示与多个视频流.
   • 不依赖公共Wi-Fi或拨号接入. 使用公共接入Wi-Fi(例如, at restaurants or libraries) may result in slowness or errors.
   • If on a BHC Campus use the BHC Student Wi-Fi; the guest wi-fi is typically not enough. See Wi-Fi tab the Online Learning Orientations Tutorials BHC Students tab.

4. 支持的Web浏览器

   • Be sure you have the latest version of your favorite web browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge.
   • Internet Explorer is not supported.
   • Tip: If you have trouble with one browser, try a different one.

5. 文字处理软件

   • Most courses require word-processing such as MS Word and the ability to save files as .docx, .doc, .rtf or .pdf.
   • BHC学生可以免费获得微软办公软件. 微软办公软件下载指南.

6. Canvas Mobile App

   • 再次强调，不要依赖智能手机和平板电脑. They can be used as a secondary means of access to course materials but their functionality is limited.
   • Android: Version 8.0 or higher.
   • iOS: Version 15.0 or higher.
   • 如何下载Canvas移动应用程序

• Some courses will require a microphone to use with Panopto, Zoom.us 或网络监控(回复).
• Some webcams and laptops have microphones already built in. If yours does not, you may need to purchase a webcam or microphone.
• 用于聆听的耳机/耳塞/扬声器.
• A webcam/camera capable of video conferencing or recording speeches (SPEC 101).
• Note:在线完整部分的SPEC 101, students are required to record their speeches following requirements set by IAI. View requirements for the Online Completely SPEC 101 Course

Most online courses will require you to take online tests that are monitored; these are known as "proctored exams." Some online courses 也许你可以选择 to take a proctored exam at a BHC Testing Center and/or via BHC's web proctoring tools.

The first tool is Respondus锁定浏览器(RLDB) 安装说明如下:

• PC用户*点击这里安装RLDB
• Mac用户点击这里安装RLDB
• Personal Chromebook users follow these instructions to install RLDB:

• 1. 登录Chromebook，启动Google Chrome浏览器.
  2. Log in to Canvas and navigate to the exam that requires LockDown Browser.
  3. Select the link for downloading and installing LockDown Browser.
  4. From the Chrome web store, select “Add to Chrome” to install the LockDown Browser Extension.

• iPad用户可以从苹果应用商店下载RLDB. Note: The instructor must have the option to allow an iPad to be used selected.
• If you are using a Chromebook managed by a high school or employer, hopefully they have already added the RLDB extension to your device. 如果没有，并且您的课程需要，请发送 锁定管理员指南(PDF) 给管理Chromebook设备的人.

* If using Windows S Mode, you must switch out of it or find an alternative; cannot switch S Mode back into.

The second tool is Respondus Monitor. 一些课程要求通过RLDB监考 and Respondus Monitor. Please watch this video to learn more about Respondus Monitor.

完全在线的课程 也许你可以选择 参加监考考试 BHC Testing Center.

响应监视器需要:

• 带麦克风的网络摄像头.
• 高速/宽带互联网连接.
• BHC RLDB的安装.
• Identification: You will be required to take a picture of your government-issued photo ID. Acceptable ID includes driver's license or photo ID card. 身份证必须包括你的照片和姓名. (您可以隐瞒个人信息，如.g. 驾驶执照号码、地址、体重、身高等.)

Note: As part of BHC’s agreement with Respondus, Respondus offers support to all of our users. Please go to our 在线学习定位 页面了解有关向Respondus提交票证的详细信息.

For further information regarding technical requirements, please visit these links:

• 技术要求
• Canvas浏览器要求
• Canvas Mobile App
• SIMnet Test Page (for CS 100)
• Microsoft Office资源
• 有关锁定浏览器+响应监视器的更多详细信息

Note: These are the basic requirements for most online classes. Please check for a "Course Objectives and 技术要求" link for any class that you are taking or thinking about taking to see if there are further requirements. Search courses here.