General Technical Requirements of Teaching Online
Computer Requirements for Various Online ESL Companies
Different companies often have different technical requirements, however, standard specification due to the software that each company maybe using and teaching environment. Here’re some examples of the requirements.
General |
Hujiang |
VIPKID |
Landi |
Magic Ears |
SayABC |
Palfish |
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Internet connection type |
Wifi |
Wired |
Wired or Wifi |
Wifi |
Wifi |
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min 10 MB/s |
min 10 MB/s |
min 20 MB/s |
min 4 MB/s |
min 10 MB/s |
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min 10 MB/s |
min 10 MB/s |
min 20 MB/s |
min 2 MB/s |
min 10 MB/s |
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HD Webcam required |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Computer OS |
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Headset with Microphone |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Computer RAM |
Min 4GB |
Min 4GB |
Min 4GB |
Min 8GB |
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Computer CPU |
Min Intel i5 or i7 |
min Intel Core i3 or equivalent |
min Intel i5 |
min Intel i5 |
Here is a list of recommended laptops to teaching ESL online base on the specifications provided by various of companies
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Palfish requires Android operating system: 4.0.3 and up
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FAQ
Is my computer fast enough to teach English online?
- If your computer CPU is manufactured by AMD instead of Intel, Amd A10 is an Intel i5 equivalent performing CPU.
Is Chromebook a good choice?
- Generally NO. Chromebook is often disqualified due its relatively low performance CPU and only works for companies that teach over software run on Chrome browser.
Is Linux a good choice?
- Generally NO. Linux is not a common OS supported by ESL teaching software. It only works for companies that teach over software run on Chrome browser.
How to find my computer specs, i.e., CPU, RAM, HD, etc?
- Click here for PC/Windows
- Click here for Mac
How Do I know my Internet speed?
Here’s a popular way to test it via speedtest.net
What if I’m using iPad or Android tablet for online teaching?
You can learn whether you’re able to download the app from the app store for your iOS devices iPhone and iPad or Android phone and tablet. If you can’t download/install the app, then very likely either you need to update your device to the latest version of operating system or it might be not qualified due to its grandpa performance.
- Requires Android: 4.0.3 and up
- Size: 36M
- Size 117.9 MB
- Compatibility Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Computer is your best equipment on online English teaching. Some companies do offer classes over tablet or mobile device, but the majority of them still require a computer. Some like Qkids only allow the students can use an iPad/tablet, but teachers must use a computer to teach.
How to pick a headset?
Check out this comprehensive guide to pick a suitable one.
Last update on 2023-12-19 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
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