

Technical Requirements
for the xCHANGE Simulation
You may opt to run the simulation via a web browser or locally via a downloadable player.
If running xCHANGE via a web browser, we recommend the most recent version of Edge or Chrome browsers.
Technical Requirements
Before running the xCHANGE Simulation, ensure that your computer meets the following technical requirements:
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A recent PC running Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 or a recent MAC running OS X 10.5 or later
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A laptop or desktop is acceptable
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Display with resolution setting of at least 1280 x 768
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Sound card & speakers (internal or external) or headphones
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Mouse (since the simulation is a 'mouse-only' application)
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A stable Internet connection via Ethernet or WiFi
Team-specific Recommendations
If you are working in teams, we recommend teams of 3-5 participants, noting these additional technical requirements:
In-classroom team format
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Display
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Resolution setting of at least 1280 x 768
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As physically large as possible (to be easily viewed by 3-5 participants at the same time)
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For a desktop, at least 19 inches diagonal screen size
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For a laptop, at least 15 inches diagonal screen size
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Sound card & speakers (internal or external)
Online team format
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If assigning virtual teams, one participant per team will be selected as the lead to drive the simulation and share his/her screen via a collaboration platform of choice (e.g., Adobe Connect, Skype, Webex, Zoom, etc.)
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Note: Certain collaboration platforms provide remote control functionality which enables team participants to take turns driving the simulation