Browsers/Plug-Ins/Etc.
  This list of links will let you access Free Downloads.  Always read the system requirements before you download - you want to make sure you are downloading the appropriate version for the appropriate system.

  Adobe Acrobat Reader - Look for the "Get Acrobat Reader"
                                          button
  Real Player - Look for the Real Player 10 Basic
  Flash or Shockwave Player - Look for the Players.  
  Windows Media Player - Download Version 10
 
Internet Explorer is the recommended browser for online students.  

To Download Internet Explorer - PC Users - Download version 6.0 or later; Mac Users - Download the available version.

Note - AOL, Prodigy, CompuServe and other, similar ISP users:  When taking your course, activate your account then minimize the service browser and open the Internet Explorer browser.  

Note - Students with ISP's that time out your connection:     
If your ISP times you out, you can avoid being timed out of a session by using the "Time Foolery" link located in the External Links page inside your course to open a new browser window.  When the new window opens it will be blank.  Minimize it and continue with your course.