Online Academy System Requirements
Technical Requirements
The basic technical requirements needed to successfully operate the instructional technology used by LUOA are outlined below. These specifications are the minimum requirements. LUOA’s online programs are entirely online, so computers or devices that are compatible with any modern web browser will suffice for the vast majority of the student needs.
Web Browsers
Most of the curriculum can run on the latest version of any modern browser. LUOA curriculum is compatible with the following browsers, though Chrome is the recommended browser.
- Chrome (recommended)
- Firefox
Computer/Device
Use of a desktop or laptop is required for an optimal experience. Some course content is incompatible with Chromebooks. Liberty’s IT Helpdesk is unable to support tablets, mobile devices, or Chromebooks.
To view recommended computers that meet LUOA specifications, complete the following steps:
- Visit Liberty’s IT HelpDesk
- Click “Shop Dell Store”
- Under LUOA students, click “View Recommended Solutions.”
The following specifications are recommended for operating the curriculum:
PC OS: Windows 8.1 or newer
Mac OS: macOS 10.15 Catalina or newer
Screen: 1366×768 resolution or higher
Processor:
Laptops
- AMD: Ryzen 3000 series or newer
- Intel: 8th generation (8000 series) or newer
Desktops
- AMD: Ryzen 2000 series or newer
- Intel: 8th generation (8000 series) or newer
Memory: 8GB RAM or higher
Hard drive: 128 GB or higher
Graphics: DirectX, 64+ MB
JavaScript: JavaScript must be enabled
Internet: High-speed capable of streaming video
5+ Mbps per concurrently used device is recommended
Media & Printing
Some courses require students to print materials, take pictures, or record video and audio for part of an assignment. This is found most prevalently in Elementary and foreign language courses.
Printer: Required for some courses
Camera & Mic: Required for some courses (can be from a phone or tablet)
Software
Access to all of the software that is needed to operate the curriculum is provided to the student as part of being in our program!
The student needs only to have the latest version of a modern web browser (e.g. Google Chrome, available for free) to access the online curriculum. Students may also need to download Adobe Reader (free) to view PDF documents.
Note: LUOA makes Microsoft Office 365 available to all LUOA students free of charge!
Internet Filtering
Your student’s internet safety and accountability is very important to LUOA. There are several internet filtering software solutions on the market. All LUOA content has been curated by Subject Matter Experts to fit the educational needs of your student in a manner that is professional, academic, and distinctly Christian. Nevertheless, this software has sometimes been known to block educational content. Some filtering issues can be circumvented by “whitelisting” https://luoa.instructure.com (not including “www.”) as well as other sites linked to from within the curriculum. Note that educational videos from YouTube are used within the curriculum.
Basic Digital Literacy
The following is a list of computer skills needed for your student to be successful in an online setting. It is the student’s or parents’ responsibility to ensure that the student is proficient in the areas listed below.
How to Take a Screenshot
On a PC: Taking screenshots using the Snipping Tool
On a Mac: Taking screenshots on a Mac
How to Use Microsoft Office
Basic use of Microsoft PowerPoint
How to Submit an Assignment in Canvas
Files: Uploading a file as an assignment submission in Canvas
Media: Uploading a media recording as an assignment submission in Canvas
Images: Uploading an image file as an assignment submission in Canvas
How to Check Your Student’s Liberty Assigned Email
How to Use Canvas Messaging to Contact Teachers
Messaging your teacher through the Canvas Inbox
How to Print Worksheets
PDF: Printing a PDF
Word: Printing a Word document
How to Scan a Document
Because scanner instructions vary from one scanner to another, please consult your scanner manual.
Who to Call for Help
General & Enrollment Questions
Contact our Academic Advising team via email or call at 1 (866) 418-8741.
Questions about Grades or Curriculum Feedback
Contact your teacher through the Canvas messaging system.
General Issues Related to Your Computer
Contact Liberty’s IT HelpDesk at 1 (866) 447-2869.
