Tech Skills & Requirements | Allegany College of Maryland

LMS Requirements
Brightspace requires the use of a current browser, JavaScript, and Cookies. You can do a System Check at the Brightspace Learning Center to determine whether your browser is configured to use Brightspace.

The following programs are sometimes needed to access online content in learning management systems:

Essential Tech Skills
The minimum tech skills expected of learners enrolled at Allegany College of Maryland include the following capabilities:

Use Brightspace, a web-based learning management system
Ability to use Microsoft 365 and its available web-based applications
Compose, send and manage email messages
Include attachments with an email message
Create, retrieve, save, and submit files
Download, install, and update software
Run virus scans
Use video teleconferencing applications
View recorded presentations

Necessary tech skills will vary from course to course, depending on the instructional technologies utilized in the course content.

Recommended Browsers
Brightspace supports Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. If using other browsers, there is a higher probability of experiencing errors.

Chrome
Edge
Firefox
Safari

Netiquette Expectations
Netiquette is online etiquette. It is important that participants in eCourses are aware of the proper online behavior and are respectful of each other. Netiquette expectations include the use of appropriate language for an educational environment:

Use proper spelling and grammar
Avoid slang and uncommon abbreviations
Do not use obscene, disrespectful, or threatening language

Please be respectful of differences while engaging in online discussions.