Technology Resources

Technology Prerequisites

In this course, students should feel confident about their ability to navigate through typical websites and to use common word processing software in order to submit written assignments. 

You need to be able to:

  • Navigate websites, including downloading and reading files from them.

  • Download and install software or plug-ins such as Adobe Reader, Window Media Player or Flash.

  • Use e-mail, including attaching and downloading documents/files from e-mail.

  • Save files in commonly used word processing formats (.doc, .docx, .pdf).

  • Copy and paste text and other items in computer documents.

  • Save and retrieve documents and files on your computer.

  • Locate information on the Internet using search engines.

Students need to be able to:

  • Navigate websites, including downloading and reading files from them.

  • Download and install software or plug-ins such as Adobe Reader, Window Media Player or Flash.

  • Use e-mail, including attaching and downloading documents/files from e-mail.

  • Save files in commonly used word processing formats (.doc, .docx, .rtf).

  • Copy and paste text and other items in computer documents.

  • Save and retrieve documents and files on your computer.

  • Locate information on the Internet using search engines.

Support

Non-LCPS students must provide their own electronic devices.  Loudoun County Public Schools will not provide home support for personal devices.  LCPS students should contact their home school Digital Experience Specialist for support with their LCPS-issued device.

Device Requirements

Students will need regular access to a Chromebook, laptop, or desktop computer with a high-speed broadband internet connection1.  The device should be audio-enabled, with speakers/headphones and a microphone.  (A mobile device alone is not sufficient to complete a Virtual Loudoun course.)

The device must be able to support the recommended minimum requirements below.  The following browser recommendations and settings will improve your experience and help to ensure access to the activities and materials in your Virtual Loudoun courses.