Minimum IT requirements for studying online

  • access video and audio recordings
  • access digital learning resources
  • complete online assessment
  • participate in classroom discussion and collaboration via online communication and collaboration tools.

Multi-factor authentication

Providing extra protection when accessing resources.

Hardware

Hardware requirements

  • Access to a desktop or laptop computer running Windows 10 or later (excluding ARM and S versions) OR MacOS 11 (Big Sur) or later.
  • A webcam and headset (including microphone).
  • A reliable, high-speed broadband internet connection, with sufficient upload and download capacity.
loading software

Software requirements

  • Access to an up to date web browser such as Google Chrome or Firefox.
  • Be aware of the supported web browsers for Learning@Griffith (your learning environment).
  • Office software to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Office 365 is available as a free download.
  • Multi-factor authentication provides extra protection when accessing resources.
Internet

Internet requirements

  • Minimum download speed = 5Mbps.
  • Minimum upload speed = 1Mbps.
  • If you are unable to meet the minimum internet speed requirement, you will experience issues.
  • Speedtest by Ookla and many other internet speed test sites are freely available on the Internet.
Access

Alternative access

Alternative methods of access are available, for example:

  • You can use text-based chat in the online classrooms.
  • Download all of the videos and watch offline.
  • Find a location with faster internet for assessment submission.

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IT Discounts

Three major IT brands provide discounts for Griffith University students