Some Pearson Connexus courses require students to install additional plugins (i.e., separate software that enhances or supports features or functionality in our courseware) and software programs on their computers. See below for a list of plugins and software used.
Some computer types, such as Chromebooks (see Chromebook Compatibility), may not allow these plugins or software to be installed, so we have listed alternatives that may work. While plugins and software programs are used to enhance the user experience, they may not be required to complete the course.
|
Program/Plugin |
Courses Used |
Workaround |
|
Audacity |
2-D Animation |
Not Chromebook compatible |
|
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) |
2-D Animation |
Not Chromebook compatible |
|
Inkscape |
Graphic Design |
Not Chromebook compatible
|
|
Java Developer Kit (JDK) |
Java Programming I |
Not Chromebook compatible
|
|
MathType |
Liberal Arts Math |
Not Chromebook compatible |
|
OpenShot |
2-D Animation |
Not Chromebook compatible |
|
Pinyinput |
Chinese I Chinese II Chinese III |
Not a required course component |
|
Web Development Software |
Web Design |
A plain text note-taking application of the student’s choosing |
|
Finale Notepad |
Discovering Music I Exploring Music I Exploring Music II Living Music I Living Music II |
Students can use any notation program or handwrite their musical scores. |
|
Oregon Trail |
Utah State History |
Try accessing the program at Please note, your Chromebook may have content filtering enabled that prevents access to this site. |
|
QuickTime Movie Player |
Earth Space Science |
Not Chromebook compatible |
|
Real Audio |
Earth Space Science |
Not Chromebook compatible |
|
Stop Motion Studio App |
2-D Animation |
Try accessing the program at https://cloudstopmotion.com. Please note, your Chromebook may have content filtering enabled that prevents access to this site. |
|
Stykz |
2-D Animation |
Not Chromebook compatible |
|
Tupi 2D Magic |
2-D Animation |
Not Chromebook compatible |
|
TI Connect |
AP Statistics (FLVS) Statistics (FLVS) |
Not Chromebook compatible |
|
Blender |
2-D Animation |
Not Chromebook compatible
|
|
Blender Version 2.78 |
Game Design II |
Not Chromebook compatible
|
|
Blender Version 2.79 |
3-D Computer Modeling A |
Not Chromebook compatible
|
|
BlueJ Program Editor |
AP Computer Science (FLVS) |
Not Chromebook compatible
|
|
East Asian Language |
Chinese I Chinese II Chinese III |
If students don't have this language on their word program, they will find these courses challenging.
|
|
Eclipse |
Java Programming I |
Not Chromebook compatible |
|
Japanese Language |
Japanese I Japanese II |
If students don't have this language on their word program, they will find these courses challenging. |
|
Virtual Music Tools |
Discovering Music I Experiencing Music III Exploring Music I Exploring Music II Living Music I Living Music II |
Students can use any instrument to complete the activities if they do not have access to the Virtual Music Tool. |
|
Virtual Xylophone |
Experiencing Music I Experiencing Music II Experiencing Music III |
Students can use any instrument to complete the activities if they do not have access to the Virtual Music Tool. |
|
Window Shortcut |
Sign Language |
Not required for course |
|
Unity |
Game Design I |
Not Chromebook compatible |
|
Photo Editing Software |
Digital Photography II |
Not Chromebook compatible
|
|
Tux Paint |
Educational Tech K Educational Tech 1 Educational Tech 2 Art 6 Art 7 Art 8
|
Not Chromebook compatible
|
|
DimensionU |
English 9-12 Algebra 2 Math 6 Math 7 |
Not required for course |