Searchlight Virtual School: Youth Classes

Information you need before using the Searchlight^® online programs!

• High Speed Internet Connection: Do not try to use these programs online with a dial-up internet connection.

• You will also need two of the most current browser plug-ins installed on your computer:

Shockwave^® Player: It is a free online download, and you can obtain it from Adobe^®: http://www.adobe.com/downloads. Download the most recent Shockwave Player and be certain you are downloading the one that matches your system, either Windows or Mac. You can also make some specific choices for particular internet browsers.
Flash^® Player: It is a free online download, and you can obtain it from Adobe: http://www.adobe.com/downloads. Download the most recent Flash Player and be certain you are downloading the one that matches your system.
If you need either of these, your computer may give you a message regarding these players and automatically connect you to the appropriate download location when you try to open a Searchlight program.

• Adobe Acrobat Reader is required for opening the online class materials. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, it is a free download from the Adobe Website. Download Free Acrobat Reader.

• Playback Efficiency: How well these programs function online is affected by the speed and power of the computer used to access them. Allow extra loading time when accessing the Searchlight Programs with older or slower computers. If the buttons flicker when you try to click, allow a little more download time, then try again. Also consider the following:

If the program's display is larger than your screen allows, resize your browser window or increase your screen resolution to 1024 X 768 or higher. Be sure your speakers are on!
To move around in the program, use the program's built-in controls, not your browser's back and forward buttons.
To Quit: Do not press the "esc" key. The program will open in a separate window, so simply close the page.
Note: If you have technical questions regarding the use of these programs, contact the webmaster. For contact info, click here.