Computer Hardware and Software Requirements

To participate effectively in courses at North Texas Montessori Institute, you will need some basic personal computing skills. If computer use is new to you, we will support you with technology, but strongly recommend you enroll in a computer skills class.

Computer Access

You will need access to a computer with the Internet and a Gmail account to access Google Apps (i.e. Google Drive, Docs, Slides, etc.).

Hardware Requirements

• A personal computer

• Printer

• Camera

Recommended Computer Skills

• Know how to open, save, and copy Google docs

• Know how to manage/create and move files and folders within Google Apps

• Be able to browse through computer drives to find, select, and upload files/pictures

• Have access to a computer and the Internet

Recommended Software Skills

• Know which type of software to use for a specific task

• Know how to create, edit, and format documents

• Be able to cut and paste text

• Know how to print documents

Web Skills

• Know how to connect to the internet using a web browser

• Be able to navigate within and between web pages to find information

• Know how to go to a specific web address

• Know how to use a search engine to find information on the Internet

Email Skills

• Be able to create and receive email messages

• Know how to send and receive email attachments

• Know how to open and save attachments