Software and Resources
Below you will find links to a variety of software and resources you'll
need for a successful online learning experience with ACHS. Some software is required to assist you with completing your assignments, while others are simply optional resources you may find useful. If you cannot find an item, or
would like to recommend a new link, please notify us and we will
remedy the situation.
Please verify your computer is equipped with each of the following to ensure you can successfully complete your ACHS online courses:
- An internet browser with all of the listed plug-ins installed.
- An email account
- Office software
- A multimedia player
(Note: All software downloads linked below are widely used and freely available, unless otherwise indicated. To ensure optimal performance of your software, always be sure to update it to the latest version. )
REQUIRED SOFTWARE & RESOURCES
Internet Browsers & Plug-ins:
Browser Plug-ins:
(please download and install each of the following)
Email & Instant Messaging Accounts (free):
Office Software Suite:
Multimedia Players:
OPTIONAL SOFTWARE & RESOURCES
Microsoft Ultimate Steal $59.95
ACHS students are elibible to purchase the Ultimate Steal through the Microsoft website, which includes 2007 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and several additional programs.
To purchase your software, click here. Then, click Buy Now, and follow the link for "My school does not provide me an email address."
To quality for this deal, you must be a student at a U.S. educational institution and must be actively enrolled in at least 0.5 course credit and be able to provide proof of enrollment upon request.
Computer Training Resources:
Email - Desktop Applications:
Online RSS News Readers:
Online Data Storage & Backup:
Multimedia & Graphics Software:
- Picasa (Photo management software)
- Audacity (audio editor)
- Gimp (image manipulation & editing)
- Blender (3D content creation suite)
Internet Phone Service (free PC-PC calls):
Miscellaneous Online Resources: