Hardware / Software

All the topics at Flinders, even on-campus topics, use digital learning tools. To get the most out of your studies you will need access to a computer to engage in learning activities.

To ensure you can access FLO (Flinders Learning Online) and engage with digital learning, we recommend that you have access to a Windows or Mac desktop or laptop computer less than three years old. 

Whilst computers running Linux, Chromebooks, and mobile devices such as tablets and phones should be able to access most of your topic content, having access to a Windows or Mac desktop or laptop computer will ensure that you are able to fully engage with all activities in your topics such as web conferencing, discussion forums, group work and creating assessment pieces.

Mobile devices and study activities

Most devices can be used to read information and navigate your online learning environment, but you should consider which one will be the most efficient and easy to use.

The following table provides some general recommendations on choosing the best device for your learning activity:

Recommended

May be suitable for some activities

Not recommended

Your computer should have the following capabilities:

• Run a modern browser (Firefox, Safari, Chrome or Microsoft Edge)
• Run programs to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations
  • students have access to the full Office 365 ProPlus suite which includes applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• A web camera and headset, or earphones/ headphones with microphone (essential for online and partial on campus topics)
• Ability to back up (either using OneDrive or to an external drive)

The following equipment is optional:

• Printer/ scanner
• An additional monitor can be useful when working across multiple windows

Studying at College of Science and Engineering
For students studying at the College of Science and Engineering, there may be further recommendations for you. Please refer to the Bring your Own Device recommended requirements to find out more.

Software

Some topics require additional specialised software. Below is a list of identified topics and the software required.

• RPNow - This software will need to be installed on your personal device, which must adhere to the system requirements.