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Computer
this course requires:
- desktop or laptop computer
- modern (<10 years minimum, <5 years recommended)
- preferred Windows 7+ || Mac OS. Chrome OS || Linux may work for many p5 assignments but some i/o libraries may not be - supported.
- understand the age and power of your computer will introduce performance limitations for more advanced project applications
- You can’t code on a mobile phone or tablet, so that won’t be a substitution. Since you will need to be able to screen share, it’s recommended to Zoom from the same device you’re using to code.
- webcam
- you need a webcam if your computer is not equipped with one.
- external monitor
- it will be extremely beneficial for you to have an external monitor for online learning.
- reliable internet connection
- use on-campus WIFI or library WIFI if home internet is not reliable
- if you need to use a VPN to access Zoom servers, test that ahead of time
- consider using a wired ethernet connection instead of WIFI to optimize the bandwidth
- this doesn’t mean I won’t understand if your internet flubs out one time
- Zoom software
- up-to-date zoom client
- camera on is not required and will not be enforced in class. If you plan to not use a camera for any portion of class, I kindly invite you to include a fun or engaging photo profile photo :)