Technology Requirements
Which mobile devices can students use for online learning?
Devices with a minimum 7-inch screen (larger than 7” is recommended)
Apple iOS devices with iOS 17 or newer
Android devices with version 13.0 or newer
If using iPad for grades 2+ MAP testing, students need iOS 17 or newer, and for K–2 they must use the secure browser.
Can students use Windows computers for online learning?
Yes. Students can use a Windows computer that meets the following requirements:
1.4 Ghz Intel Pentium or faster processor (or equivalent)
Microsoft® Windows 10 or higher
2 GB RAM
During three days of the school year, online students will participate in NWEA MAP assessments—district assessments to gauge how students are performing in reading and math skills. On NWEA MAP testing days, students will need access to a computer that meets the following requirements:
Microsoft® Windows 10 or higher
Chrome OS 131 or newer and screen resolution of 1366 x 768 dp
Use the NWEA Workstation Diagnostic to check that your computer meets the requirements for NWEA testing.
Can students use Mac computers for online learning?
Yes. Students can use any Mac computer that meets these requirements:
MacOS 13.x minimum
During three days of the school year, online students will participate in NWEA MAP assessments—district assessments to gauge how students are performing in reading and math skills. On NWEA MAP testing days, students will need access to a computer that meets the following requirements:
MacOS 13 minimum
If using an iPad for 2+ testing, students need iOS 17 or higher, and for K–2 they must use the secure browser.
Use the NWEA Workstation Diagnostic to check that your computer meets the requirements for NWEA testing.
Can students use Chromebooks for online learning?
Yes; however, the ChromeOS device must support the latest version of ChromeOS/Google Chrome.
Which internet browsers are recommended for online learning?
Edge version 131 minimum
Safari 18.1 minimum
Google Chrome Version 131
Are there any additional technology requirements for online learning?
- Javascript must be enabled on internet browsers
- Cookies are recommended to be enabled on internet browsers
- Working speakers and microphone are required
- A working web camera is required
- Screen resolution
- 1024×768 with 32 bit color depth
- Chrome OS 1366 x 768 dp
- iPad IOS >=768×1024 dp
- Android 10 753×1205 dp
- iPhone 390 x 844 dp