COGNITIVE TUTOR® SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Carnegie Learning offers several software implementation options. The easiest and most efficient way is via Carnegie Learning Online, our website-based implementation. Other options include remote hosting, client-server, and standalone CD installation. Please see our Installation Options section below for detailed information.
Please view the following requirements for using the software.
2009-2010 Release
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| For All Software Deployments | ||
| Minimum | Recommended (Or Better) | |
| Operating System | Windows® XP | Windows Vista™ |
| Processor | 600 MHz | 1.5 GHz |
| RAM | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Disk Space | 400 MB free | 500 MB free |
| Monitor | 800 x 600 resolution; 16 bit High Color | 1024 x 768 resolution; 16 bit High Color |
| Network | 10 MB Ethernet | 100 MB Ethernet |
| Other | CD-ROM drive | CD-ROM drive |
| Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.5.0_11 or 1.6.0 or higher required for Carnegie Learning® ONLINE | ||
| For Client Server (LAN) Deployment Only | ||
| Minimum | Recommended (Or Better) | |
| Operating System | Windows® 2000 Server | Windows® 2003 Server |
| Processor | 400 MHz | 650 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Disk Space | 2.5 GB free | 3 GB free |
| Other | CD-ROM drive | CD-ROM drive |
| Macintosh Version | ||
| For All Software Deployments | ||
| Minimum | Recommended (Or Better) | |
| Operating System | Mac® OS X 10.4.11 | Mac® OS X 10.5 |
| Processor | 400 MHz G4 | 867 MHz G4, G5 or Intel Dual Core |
| RAM | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Disk Space | 400 MB free | 500 MB free |
| Monitor | 800x600 resolution; Colors set at Thousands | 1024x768 resolution; Colors set at Thousands |
| Network | 10 MB Ethernet | 100 MB Ethernet |
| Other | CD-ROM drive | CD-ROM drive |
| Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.5.0_11 or 1.6.0 or higher required for Carnegie Learning® ONLINE | ||
| For Client Server (LAN) Deployment Only | ||
| Minimum | Recommended (Or Better) | |
| Operating System | Mac® OS X 10.4 Server | Mac OS® X 10.4 Server |
| Processor | 400 MHz G4 | 867 MHz G4 |
| RAM | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Disk Space | 2.5 GB free | 3 GB free |
| Other | CD-ROM drive | CD-ROM drive |
Network Configuration Recommendations
Remote Hosted implementations, including Carnegie Learning Online, require reliable broadband Internet access from the school to the Carnegie Learning Server.
Wireless Connection:
When using a wireless network, 802.11g (54 Mbps) wireless technology is required for the best performance with no more than 25-30 computers connecting to a single wireless access point at one time. The wireless network router must be connected to a network that meets the requirements above.
Internet Connection:
Internal network:100Mb Ethernet
Bandwidth:
Sustained bandwidth of at least 1 kilobit per second per student session in the aggregate, with a minimum of 100 kbps burst recommended, 300 kbps burst preferred.
Installation Options
Carnegie Learning® ONLINE 2009-2010 Cognitive Tutor® with Java WebStart: Carnegie Learning ONLINE provides a flexible option for implementing the Cognitive Tutor® software and keeping the software updated via the Internet. The Carnegie Learning ONLINE option allows students and teachers to access from anywhere. This implementation option also allows students to use Cognitive Tutor® Review which is only available through Carnegie Learning ONLINE. Teachers can create custom curricula using this implementation option. The installation can be run on any machine meeting the standard system requirements for the client computers. No install CD is required and multiple computers can download and install the software simultaneously. Installation is only required on individual teacher and student computers, and no local server is necessary. All data is stored on Carnegie Learning's server and accessed remotely by the client computers via a reliable Internet connection. Carnegie Learning handles all server maintenance, including server upgrades and data backups. Using Java WebStart assures that all machines running the Cognitive Tutor® will have access to the most current updates and provides a simpler initial deployment and update process. A School ID assigned by Carnegie Learning Customer Support is required. You can access your School ID and launch the software by going to the Carnegie Learning Online Community at http://online.carnegielearning.com.
JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.5.0_11 is the minimum required to use Carnegie Learning ONLINE. JRE 1.6.0 and higher is also supported.
A minimum of a T1 connection with a local web cache or a T3 connection with or without a local web cache is required. The initial product download size is 5.5 Mb.
Supported web browsers for Carnegie Learning products include; Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher, Fire Fox 2.0 or higher, and Safari 2.0 or higher.
Remote Hosted: Installation is only required on individual teacher and student computers, and no local server is necessary. Teachers can create custom curricula using this implementation option. All data is stored on Carnegie Learning's server and accessed remotely by the client computers with installed software or via Carnegie Learning ONLINE. Carnegie Learning handles all server maintenance. A School ID assigned by Carnegie Learning Customer Support is required. You can access your School ID by going to http://online.carnegielearning.com and choosing the Resource Center link and then the My Account tab.
Client/Server (LAN): This option requires installation of the Cognitive Tutor® software on both an internal network server and on individual teacher and student computers (Clients). The server must meet minimum requirements (please refer to the system requirements). All data is hosted on the school’s internal server. We strongly suggest that security measures and appropriate file access is set up to avoid inadvertent or malicious data corruption. Please Note: Several advanced features such as creating custom curriculums and Cognitive Tutor® Review are not available with this implementation option.
Stand-Alone: This option is for home school users or customers who do not have Internet access. It is typically used for one or two students and all data is stored on the client computer. It does not require any network access or a server installation.
Notes
Some laptop computers require adjusted power management settings in order to run Cognitive Tutor® properly when running on battery power.
The Cognitive Tutor® is not compatible with Microsoft Windows Terminal Services.
We cannot guarantee performance for systems not listed under our Minimum Supported specifications.
All installations require a serial number and/or a School ID.
Hardware and software technologies change frequently. Carnegie Learning reserves the right to make changes to these system requirements at any time.
