System Requirements

Click here for the full System Requirements for NovaNET Courseware.

Click here for System Requirements for NovaNET Courseware courses version 2.5 or earlier or Trigonometry and English Supplemental courses.

Implementation Review Checklist

Click here to review and complete our pre-sale implementation review checklist.

Operating Systems and Browsers

For individual use, a broadband (cable/DSL) or greater internet connection is recommended.  For district implementation, please complete the online IRC and a Pearson Sales Engineer will work with you to determine the best implementation option to meet the needs of your district.
The following operating systems and browsers are supported:

Operating Systems

  • Windows XP(SP3)
  • Windows Vista(SP1)
  • Windows 7
  • Macintosh OSX 10.6

Browsers

  • Internet Explorer 7.0/8.0
  • Internet Explorer 7.0/8.0/9.0*
  • Internet Explorer 8.0/9.0* 
  • Safari 5.0 up to Safari 5.1

*If you are using Internet Explorer 9, you can sign in to your course using Internet Explorer 9 in Compatibility View.

Firefox and Chrome Users: You cannot sign in or view courses using Firefox or Chrome browsers.

To check your operating system, turn on your computer and look for information on your operating system as the computer boots up. You can also find this information in your computer settings. For example, if you have a PC you can look at View System Information in My Computer, which is accessible from the Start menu. If you are unsure of the browser version you are using, launch the browser and select Help from the menu bar. Next, select About Browser (the browser name and the exact wording of the selection will vary) and a window will open with your browser name and version.

The recommended screen resolution for NovaNET Courseware on Windows is 1024 x 768 or 1280 x 1024 and on Mac it is 1280 x 960.

Additional Hardware

NovaNET Courseware requires the following additional hardware:

  • Headphones or speakers, built-in or external

Plug-Ins

NovaNET Courseware uses the following plug-ins

Adobe® Acrobat®, Adobe® Flash®, and Quick Time® are registered trademarks, in the U.S. and/or other countries, of their respective companies.

Lab Preparation and Validation

Additional information can be found in these two documents to complete a successful implementation.