2017 Core Training Laptop and Tablet Requirements
2017 Core Training Laptop and Tablet Requirements
Thank you for registering for the Project Lead the Way Core Training at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).
Due to the nature and speed of the campus network, you must take some steps to protect your computer before you arrive. In order to provide you with trouble-free computing throughout your experience at WPI, please follow the suggestions outlined in this document.
There are many updates that must be installed on your laptop before you will be allowed to connect to the network. Be aware that having network access is a requirement of all PLTW course curricula. If you do not attend to these requirements you will not be able to use the computing resources that are necessary to complete your course.
The following criteria must be met before arriving on our campus: ? Have a laptop that meets or exceeds the minimum computer specifications listed on the following pages. If you do not know which PLTW program your course falls under, visit , Our Programs, or ask tadams@wpi.edu to make sure you abide by the correct specs. ? Download and install all required course-specific software and apps as outlined in the PLTW prerequisites for your course. ? Obtain administrative rights/access to the laptop. And know and write down the "Administrator" login and password. Ensure this is a local administrator login ? check with your IT department. ? Know the summer contact information for your school's IT department. ? Install and update virus detection/prevention software. ? The laptop must have a properly configured wireless interface. This will be your network interface while at WPI. To take advantage of the WPI wireless network, you will need a WiFi compatible wireless network card that has the ability to handle WPA with 802.1x authentication. Devices need to support WPA-2 Enterprise Authentication. Ensure you know how to connect to a wireless domain. ? Turn off any domain policies or security policies that would prevent you from installing software ? check with your IT department. ? You should know how to turn off the laptop's anti-virus software and the UAC (User Access Control) if needed. ? If your school has Novell Netware, it must be uninstalled by your school's IT support professional before you come to WPI. This is critical to access shared resources like printers. ? Bring an external mouse (wired or wireless). ? We also suggest you bring an external USB storage device (jump drive 8 GB or greater). This is not required, but it could prove helpful.
If you are unfamiliar with any of these terms/devices, please contact your school's IT department for assistance.
Note: The minimum specifications also follow for the additional iPad or Android tablet required for some PLTW courses.
Computer Specifications School Year 2017-2018
COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS 2017-18
OVERVIEW PLTW curricula utilize powerful, industry-based software. Ensure computer hardware meets or exceeds the specifications below. Please be sure to make this purchase in consultation with your IT department. Note the following are not supported for use in PLTW coursework:
Chromebooks (most required pieces of software are not supported for use on Chromebooks) Open Office Google Docs ______________________________________________________________________________
PLTW Engineering Specifications:
Each teacher must have a laptop (1:1 ratio) Each student must have a laptop or desktop computer (1:1 ratio) Each classroom needs a digital projector with screen and appropriate cables/adapters to connect the
teacher laptop to the projector
Specification Processor RAM Hard Drive
Video Card Optical Drive Operating System
Network
Other Basic Software
Minimum Intel or AMD two+ core processor 2.0 Ghz + 8 GB +
500 GB +
512 MB + dedicated RAM, Microsoft? Direct3D 10? capable graphics card or higher supporting 1280 x 1024 screen resolution* Not required for PLTW Software Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10, 64 bit operating system or Apple device with OSX 10.9 +. Bootcamp required with one of the above Windows operating systems. Must have network connectivity (wireless and/or wired) Internet Explorer 9 or later Current version of Firefox or Chrome is recommended for optimal utilization of the PLTW Learning Management System (LMS) Adobe Flash Player 15 or later Microsoft Office, v. 2010 through 2016 or Office 365
Recommended (but not required) Intel or AMD four+ core processor, 3.0 Ghz + 16 GB + 1 TB +
1 GB + dedicated RAM, Microsoft? Direct3D 11? capable graphics card or higher supporting 1280 x 1024 screen resolution* Not required for PLTW Software Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10, 64 bit operating system or Apple device with OSX 10.10 +. Bootcamp required with one of the above Windows operating systems. Must have network connectivity (wireless and/or wired) Internet Explorer 9 or later Current version of Firefox or Chrome is recommended for optimal utilization of the PLTW Learning Management System (LMS) Adobe Flash Player 15 or later Microsoft Office, v. 2010 through 2016 or Office 365
*IMPORTANT: Basic Intel graphic chipset or other chipsets with shared memory should not be used for video display. See the Autodesk
certified graphics hardware page here as reference tool in selecting graphics hardware.
PLTW Engineering - Printer Specifications: Print speed: Up to 35 ppm Resolution: 600X600 dpi, color not required Memory: 128 MB min Paper size: Letter, legal, 11X17 (required) Network ready
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PLTW Gateway Specifications:
A laptop or desktop is recommend for each student and teacher for PLTW Gateway courses (1:1 ratio) Each classroom needs a digital projector with screen and appropriate cables/adapters to connect the
teacher laptop to the projector If you will be offering the App Creators unit, please see the tablet and computer specifications on the
PLTW Computer Science page of this document as this hardware will be required. Green Architecture (GA) requires the use of Autodesk Revit software. Please refer to the PLTW
Engineering computer specifications if you are offering GA.
Specification Processor RAM Hard Drive Video Operating System
Network
Other Basic Software
Minimum Intel? or AMD processor 2.0 Ghz +
4 GB +
250 GB +
Graphics 128 MB +
Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 64 bit operating system. Apple device with OSX 10.7+ and Bootcamp for AR and FS.
Must have network connectivity (wireless and/or wired) Internet Explorer 9 or later Current version of Firefox or Chrome is recommended for optimal utilization of the PLTW Learning Management System (LMS) Adobe Flash Player 15 or later Microsoft Office, v. 2010 through 2016 or Office 365
Recommended Intel? or AMD processor 2.3 Ghz +
8 GB +
250 GB +
Graphics 256 MB +
Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10, 64 bit operating system or Apple device with OSX 10.11+ and Bootcamp for AR and FS.
Must have network connectivity (wireless and/or wired) Internet Explorer 9 or later Current version of Firefox or Chrome is recommended for optimal utilization of the PLTW Learning Management System (LMS) Adobe Flash Player 15 or later Microsoft Office, v. 2010 through 2016 or Office 365
PLTW Gateway Printer Specifications:
Print speed: Up to 35ppm Resolution: 600X600 dpi minimum, Color not required Memory: 128 MB min Paper size: Letter, Legal Network ready
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PLTW Computer Science Specifications:
Android tablets AND computers (laptop or desktop) are required. iPads are not supported for use in PLTW Computer Science coursework Android tablets are required for each teacher (1:1 ratio) and no more than a 2:1 ratio for students. A computer (laptop or desktop) is required for each teacher and each student (1:1 ratio) Each classroom needs a digital projector with screen and appropriate cables/adapters to connect the
teacher laptop to the projector
Processor RAM On Board Storage Screen Size Operating System Network
Other Required Embedded Hardware
1 Ghz + 1 GB + 16 GB + 7 inches +
Android v4.4.2 +
Android Tablet Specifications
WIFI enabled (no cellular required) ; Must have wireless network connectivity*
Front or Rear facing camera (having both is recommended) Accelerometer Microphone Bluetooth? USB Drivers must be available for the device
* Under many circumstances an 802.11 wireless router may be needed in the classroom in order to use MIT App Inventor with Android tablets and computers. Please test your unique classroom environment to ensure adequate wireless access is in place. If you do need to make a wireless router purchase, please verify the selected router will allow adequate simultaneous connections by contacting the manufacturer and discussing the number of devices that will be concurrently used.
Specification Processor RAM Hard Drive Video
Operating System
Display Network*
Other Basic Software
Computer Specifications
Minimum
Recommended
Intel? or AMD processor 2.0 Ghz +
Intel? or AMD processor 3.0 Ghz +
4 GB +
8 GB +
250 GB +
250 GB +
Graphics, 128 MB +
Graphics, 256 MB +
Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10, 64 bit operating system or Apple device with OSX 10.11+
21" or greater external monitor per computer is recommended for coding and viewing small text Must have wireless network connectivity*
Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10, 64 bit operating system or Apple device with OSX 10.11+ 21" or greater external monitor per computer is recommended for coding and viewing small text Must have wireless network connectivity*
Internet Explorer 9 or later Current version of Firefox or Chrome is recommended for optimal utilization of the PLTW Learning Management System (LMS) Adobe Flash Player 15 or later Microsoft Office, v. 2010 through 2016 or Office 365
Internet Explorer 9 or later Current version of Firefox or Chrome is recommended for optimal utilization of the PLTW Learning Management System (LMS) Adobe Flash Player 15 or later Microsoft Office, v. 2007 through 2013 or Office 365
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PLTW Launch Specifications:
iPad or Android tablets are required for students at no more than a 4:1 student to tablet ratio iPads are supported for use in ALL PLTW Launch Modules. Android devices are supported for use in 20 out of the 24
total Launch modules (3.1, 3.4, 5.2, and 5.4 are not supported) Each teacher requires a laptop computer AND a tablet Chromebooks and Windows tablets are NOT supported for use in any PLTW Launch modules since many required
apps are not available on these platforms. See our required App listing for PLTW Launch or the PLTW iTunes page (link will only work on Mac or iOS devices) Whether using an iPad or Android tablet, each teacher will need the ability to display their device in the classroom via
a projector; work with your IT department to ensure that the appropriate adapter cable is available
Screen Size On Board Storage Operating System Network
Android Tablet Specifications
7 inch + 16 GB + Android v4.4.2 + WIFI enabled (cellular not required) ; Must have wireless network connectivity*
Supported Models Screen Size On Board Storage Operating System Network
iPad Specifications
Third generation iPad (mini or full size) or newer 7.9 inch + 16 GB + iOS 8 + WIFI enabled (cellular not required) ; Must have wireless network connectivity*
NOTE: Please consult with your IT department on how your school currently manages (or plans manage) iPad and/or Android App installations.
Specification Processor RAM Hard Drive Video Operating System Network
Other Basic Software
Teacher Laptop Specifications
Minimum
Recommended
Intel? or AMD processor 2.0 Ghz +
Intel? or AMD processor 2.3 Ghz +
4 GB +
4 GB +
250 GB +
250 GB +
Graphics 128 MB +
Graphics 256 MB +
Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10, 64 bit
Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10, 64 bit
operating system or Apple device with OSX 10.11+ operating system or Apple device with OSX 10.11+
Must have wireless network connectivity*
Must have wireless network connectivity*
Internet Explorer 9 or later
Internet Explorer 9 or later
Current version of Firefox or Chrome is
Current version of Firefox or Chrome is
recommended for optimal utilization of the PLTW recommended for optimal utilization of the PLTW
Learning Management System (LMS)
Learning Management System (LMS)
Adobe Flash Player 15 or later
Adobe Flash Player 15 or later
Microsoft Office, v. 2007 through 2013 or Office Microsoft Office, v. 2007 through 2013 or Office
365
365
* Under many circumstances an 802.11 wireless router may be needed in the classroom. Please test your unique classroom environment to ensure adequate wireless access is in place. If you do need to make a wireless router purchase, please verify the selected router will allow adequate simultaneous connections by contacting the manufacturer and discussing the number of devices that will be concurrently used.
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