Legends of Learning Awakening: Device Compatibility Guide for Optimal Learning

Ensuring your system is compatible with Legends of Learning Awakening is crucial for a seamless and effective educational experience. This guide outlines the systems and devices that are compatible and incompatible with Legends of Learning, focusing specifically on Awakening and Math Basecamp, to help educators and students get started without technical hiccups.

Compatible Systems and Devices

Legends of Learning is designed to be accessible across a range of devices, ensuring flexibility for different learning environments. Below are the devices that smoothly run the platform:

• Computers: Most Windows and macOS laptops and desktops are compatible. This broad compatibility makes Legends of Learning accessible in typical classroom and home settings.
• Browsers: Standard browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox work well. For the best experience, Chrome is recommended. Important Note: Awakening and Math Basecamp are not compatible with Safari browser directly.
• Chromebooks: Chromebooks with a minimum of 4GB RAM and an Intel Celeron or Core processor are compatible. It is crucial to check the processor type as Chromebooks with MediaTek or other processors may not be supported.
• iPads:
  • Learning Universe is compatible with iPad 6th Generation (released in 2018) or newer, including iPad Pro models.
  • For Math Basecamp and Awakening on iPads, the dedicated “Legends of Learning: Awakening” app is required. This app can be downloaded from the iOS App Store. You can find more detailed information on iPad compatibility here.

Non-Compatible Systems and Devices

While Legends of Learning strives for broad accessibility, some devices are not compatible, which is important to note to avoid frustration and ensure a smooth learning process:

• Specific Chromebooks: Chromebooks utilizing MediaTek processors or processors other than Intel Celeron or Core are not supported. Always verify the processor type of your Chromebook.
• Safari Browser for Key Programs: Legends of Learning Awakening and Math Basecamp are specifically NOT compatible with the Safari browser. Please use Chrome, Edge, or Firefox for these programs.
• Android Devices (Without App): Android tablets and devices are generally incompatible unless the Legends of Learning app is downloaded and used. Refer to this article for app availability and details.
• Kindle Devices: Kindle, Kindle Fire, and iPhones (without the app) are not compatible with the web-based platform. Similar to Android devices, an app may be required for iPhones; consult the article linked above.
• Older iPads: iPad Air 2 and older models (including iPad 1, 2, 3, 4, Air, and mini) do not meet the minimum requirements for running Legends of Learning.
• Low RAM Devices: Any device with less than 2GB of internal memory (RAM) is insufficient to run Legends of Learning effectively.

How to Check Your System Information

To ensure compatibility and for efficient troubleshooting with the Help Desk, knowing how to find your system information is essential. Here’s how to locate this information on various platforms and browsers:

For PC (Windows) desktop or laptop:

1. Right-click the “Start” button, located in the lower-left corner of your desktop.
2. Select the “System” option from the menu.
3. Note down the “Windows version”, “Processor name”, and “Installed memory (RAM)”.

For Apple Mac desktop or laptop:

1. Click the Apple icon at the top-left corner of your desktop.
2. Choose “About This Mac”.
3. Record the “OS version”, “computer model name”, “Processor”, and “Memory” details.

For Chrome browser:

1. Click the three-dot icon in the top-right corner of the browser window.
2. Go to “Settings”.
3. On the left menu, select “About Chrome”.
4. The version number will be displayed.

For Microsoft Edge browser:

1. Click the three-dot icon at the top-right corner of the browser window.
2. Select “Settings”.
3. Scroll down to find the “About Microsoft Edge” section at the bottom.
4. Note the “Version number”.

For Firefox browser:

1. Click the three-line icon at the top-right corner of the browser window.
2. Click the question mark icon at the bottom of the menu.
3. Choose “About Firefox”.
4. The version number will be displayed.

For Safari browser:

Important Reminder: Legends of Learning Awakening and Math Basecamp are NOT compatible on Safari.

1. From the Safari menu, select “Safari” then “About Safari”.
2. Note the “Version number”.

For Chromebook:

1. In the Chrome browser, type chrome://system in the address bar and press Enter.
2. Find and note the “Chrome version”, “CPU” information, and “meminfo” for memory details.

For iPad:

1. Open the “Settings” app, then go to “General”, and select “About”.
2. Note the “Version”.
3. You can also find the “Model Name” here, or use the “Model Number” (also in “General / About”) and search it on Google to find the exact iPad model name. For more details, visit Apple Support.

By following this guide, you can easily verify if your devices are compatible with Legends of Learning Awakening and ensure a smooth and engaging learning journey. Checking compatibility beforehand minimizes potential technical issues and maximizes the educational benefits of the platform.