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This page is designed to help you set up hardware and software
tools you need in order to successfully complete the
MSU Police Online Citizen Police Academy. Follow
the instructions and steps listed below. Please note that some
links will prompt you to enter a username and password. If you
enter your Pilot ID and password and you can not open the new
page, please work through the Getting Started section and/or
call the VU Help Desk at 1-800-500-1554 (North America and Hawaii)
or 1-517-355-2345 (local and international).
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Hardware and Software Requirements
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This course requires the VU Minimum Technical
Requirements. Click here
to review MSU VU hardware and software minimum requirements.
You may need to scroll down in the window to see all the information.
When you finish viewing this data, close the small window to
return to this page.
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Other Tools and Skills Needed to Complete
this Course
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To take this
course
online, you'll need to have access to the following:
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(A new window will open to display help. Use the close button
at the end of the unit to return to this page.)
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Access
to the Internet and an e-mail account
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Getting Started |
| Macromedia
Flash Player |
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Flash Player |
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RealPlayer® G2 or later (optional,
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RealPlayer |
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Check Your Browser
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Many VU course tools require JavaScript to be
turned on in your browser preferences in order to function properly.
To automatically check your computer's browser version, computer
operating system, and test for the ability to run Java and Javascript,
click here.
You may need to scroll down in the small window to see all the
information. We recommend that you write this information down
should you need to refer to it when you are not able to view
this site online. When you finish this data, close the small
window to return to this page.
You
may use either major browser as noted in the VU minimum requirements,
but please note that Internet Explorer will provide additional
benefits to the online experience.
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addition, VU will provide the following online tools for course
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Go
through each item in this list before you take this class, to
be sure your system is set up correctly.(A
new window will open to display help. Use the close button at
the end of the unit to return to this page.)
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| WebTalk
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WebTalk |
| Class
Lists |
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Class Lists |
| Profiles
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Profiles |
| Review
Quizzes |
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Quiz |
| E-mail
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E-mail Links |
| Pilot
E-mail Tips |
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Pilot E-mail Tips |
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Navigation for Your Course
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A constant navigation bar along the top of your
browser window will assist you in navigating the
MSU Police Online Citizen Academy. The options
are in the following order:
Welcome
The opening page welcomes you to the course, reviews navigation
tips and displays instructor announcements and access to your
unread WebTalk messages.
Schedule
Each week an MSU Police officer will meet with you as the
instructor for that week's topic. For each week, you will have
an online module where you have an opportunity to meet your
instructor, view an outline for the weekly topic, participate
in interactive media assignments and access WebTalk discussions.
Attendees
This directory allows you to view information about other students
currently enrolled in your virtual course. You may also add
background information or a photo of yourself if you wish.
WebTalk
WebTalk is an online bulletin board system which allows you
to post your questions and comments with fellow students and
the instructor.
Help
Where to go for assistance in your course, including a link
back to this page for online tutorials and technical help line
numbers.
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Where to Find Your Class
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Once you complete the steps on this page, you
are ready to attend your VU class. The web address (also called
the course URL) for the MSU Police
Online Citizen Academy is:
http://dpps-oca.vu.msu.edu/
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