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Technology Requirements

Brightspace

Brightspace is a learning management system designed to provide educators, administrators, and learners with a single robust, secure, and integrated system to create personalized learning environments. The use of Brightspace was a SUNY-wide implementation mandate.

Below are the requirements for Brightspace:

Operating System

Windows:

  • Windows 10 or higher

Mac:

  • Mac OS X 10.9 or later

Hardware

Minimum Computer Specifications:

Processor: 2GHZ or Higher

RAM: Minimum of 4GB of RAM

Video Processor: Any external or internal GPU that is required by the operating system

Hard Drive: Any hard drive space that is required by the operating system

Browsers

Brightspace is supported on the following desktop platforms, with the lastest broswer version:

  • Mozilla FireFox
  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Apple Safari (Mac OS only)

Brightspace is supported on the following tables and mobile devices with the latest browser version:

  • Google Chrome (Android OS only)
  • Apple Safari (Apple iOS only)

 

Web Conferencing Software

At SUNY Cobleskill we have two web conferencing software systems that allow instructors to interact with their students. These available systems are Microsoft Teams, and Zoom. Each software has their own special capabilities, so it is up to you to determine which one is best for your class.

 

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a unified communication and collaboration platform. It combines workplace chat, video meetings, phone calls and file uploads.

Below are the requirements for Microsoft Teams:

Supported Devices

Android:

  • Phones and tablets

iOS:

  • iPhone
  • iPad
  • iPod touch

Supported Operating System

Windows:

  • Windows 11, 10, 8.1
  • Windows Server 2019, 2016, and 2012 R2+

Mac:

  • One of the three most recent versions of macOS

Processor

Windows:

  • Minimum 1.1 GHz or faster, two core

Mac:

  • Minimum Intel Core Duo processor

RAM

Minimum 4.0 GB

Video

USB 2.0 video camera

Camera, Microphone, and Speakers

Standard laptop camera, microphone, and speakers

 

Zoom

Zoom is a video conferencing software that allows instructors to video chat with their students. Zoom allows you to share content, share your screen, and more. It can also be incorporated in your Brightspace course.

Below are the requirements for Zoom:

Supported Tablet and Mobile Devices

Surface PRO 2 or higher, running Windows 8.1 or higher

iOS and Android devices

Supported Operating System

Mac:

  • MacOS X with MacOS X (10.10) or later

Windows:

  • Windows 11
  • Windows 10 (Home, Pro, or Enterprise. S Mode is not supported)
  • Windows 8 or 8.1
  • Windows 7

Ubuntu:

  • 12.04 or higher

Oracle Linux:

  • 8.0 or higher
Processor

Minimum:

  • Single-core 1Ghz or higher

Recommended:

  • Dual-core 2Ghz or higher (Intel i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent)
Recommended RAM

4Gb

Supported Browsers

Desktop:

  • Google Chrome: Within 2 version of current version
  • Mozilla FireFox: Within 2 version of current version
  • Microsoft Edge: Within 2 version of current version
  • Apple Safari: Within 2 version of current version

Mobile:

  • Google Chrome: Within 2 version of current version
  • Mozilla FireFox: Within 2 version of current version
  • Apple Safari: Within 2 version of current version
System Requirements

Webcam:

  • Built-in, USB plug-in, or an HD cam or HD camcorder with a video-capture card

Speakers and Microphone:

  • Built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth

Internet Connection:

  • Broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
Bandwidth Requirements

For 1:1 video calling:

  • 600 kbps for high-quality video
  • 1.2 Mbps for 720 HD video
  • 1080p HD video requires 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down)

For group video calling:

  • For high-quality video: 1.0 Mbps/600kbps (up/down)
  • For 720p HD video: 2.6Mbps/1.8Mbps (up/down)
  • For 1080p HD video: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down)
  • For gallery view receiving: 2.0Mbps (25 views), 4.0Mbps (49 views)

For screen sharing only:

  • 50-75 kbps

For audio VoIP:

  • 60-80 kbps

 

Microsoft Office 

At SUNY Cobleskill we use Microsoft Office as our file management system. Microsoft 365 is the productivity cloud that brings together best-in-class Office apps with powerful cloud services, device management, and advanced security. When submitting documents to your instructors it is highly recommended that you use Microsoft Office products, which you get for free with your SUNY Cobleskill account.

The included products with your Office 365 account are: