Technology Requirements

Preparing Learners for Reliable, Safe, and Effective Online Study

Thoth.School is an online technology education platform. To participate effectively, learners need suitable devices, reliable internet access, safe account practices, appropriate software, and a study environment that supports focused learning.

Purpose of These Requirements

Technology requirements help learners and families prepare before enrolment. Different programmes may require different devices, software, accounts, tools, or practical capabilities. This page explains the general expectations for Thoth.School learners and highlights additional needs for ICT, Computer Science, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and digital-skills pathways.

Programme-specific requirements may be provided separately before enrolment or at the beginning of a course. Learners and parents/guardians should review all course-specific guidance carefully.

Minimum Device Requirements

For most Thoth.School programmes, learners should have access to a reliable device that can run a modern web browser and support online learning activities.

Device Type Suitability Notes
Laptop or Desktop Computer Recommended for most programmes Strongly recommended for ICT, Computer Science, programming, cloud, cybersecurity, data, and project-based work.
Tablet Suitable for selected activities May be useful for reading, watching lessons, quizzes, and communication, but may not be sufficient for coding, spreadsheets, database work, website authoring, or cloud labs.
Smartphone Limited support only May be used for announcements, messages, reading, or quick checks, but should not be treated as the main device for serious technology learning.

Recommended Device Specification

For a strong learning experience, learners should ideally use a laptop or desktop computer with:

  • A modern processor suitable for web browsing, video, documents, coding tools, and productivity software.
  • At least 8 GB of RAM where possible, especially for programming, cloud, data, and AI-related activities.
  • A working keyboard and pointing device.
  • A screen large enough for reading, writing, coding, and working with documents or spreadsheets.
  • A webcam and microphone if live sessions or oral participation are required.
  • Headphones or earbuds for focused listening and reduced background noise.
  • Enough storage for course files, assignments, downloads, screenshots, and project work.

Internet Connection

Learners need reliable internet access for course materials, online activities, assignments, communication, and possible live sessions. A stable broadband or mobile data connection is recommended.

Learners should avoid relying on unstable connections where possible. If internet access is limited, learners should plan ahead, download permitted materials where available, and communicate early if access problems may affect deadlines or participation.

Browser Requirements

Learners should use a current version of a modern web browser. Recommended browsers include:

  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari

Learners should keep their browser updated and enable required features such as JavaScript, file uploads, cookies, and pop-ups where needed for course activities.

Email and Account Access

Learners need access to a working email address or approved account system for communication, password recovery, programme notices, and support. School-age learners may require parent/guardian involvement depending on age, location, programme, and account setup requirements.

Learners should protect login credentials and should not share passwords with friends, classmates, or unauthorised persons. Parents or guardians may support younger learners with safe access where appropriate.

ICT and Computer Science Requirements

ICT and Computer Science learners may need additional tools depending on the course. These may include:

  • Word processing software or an approved online document editor.
  • Spreadsheet software or an approved online spreadsheet tool.
  • Presentation software.
  • Database software or approved database learning tools.
  • Website authoring tools or web-based coding environments.
  • A programming environment, such as Python or an approved browser-based coding tool.
  • File-compression and file-management capability.
  • Screenshot capability for practical evidence where required.

Exact software requirements will depend on the specific course, qualification route, practical tasks, and teacher guidance.

Cloud, AI and Cybersecurity Requirements

Cloud, AI, and cybersecurity programmes may require additional accounts, lab environments, browsers, multi-factor authentication, cloud consoles, learning sandboxes, coding tools, or provider-specific platforms.

Learners should never create paid cloud resources or enter payment details unless specifically instructed and authorised. For school-age learners, parent/guardian permission may be required before using external platforms or creating provider accounts.

Productivity and Digital Skills Requirements

Digital Skills & Productivity learners may need access to common productivity tools, such as:

  • Document editing tools.
  • Spreadsheets.
  • Presentation tools.
  • Email and calendar tools.
  • Cloud storage or file-sharing tools.
  • Video meeting tools where live sessions are used.
  • PDF viewing and basic file-management tools.

Learners should follow course instructions about which tools are required and whether free, school-provided, browser-based, or personally licensed tools may be used.

Safe Use of External Platforms

Some courses may guide learners toward external platforms, software tools, cloud providers, coding environments, AI tools, or digital resources. Learners must use these tools responsibly and according to the relevant terms of service, privacy rules, age restrictions, course instructions, and parent/guardian requirements.

School-age learners should not create accounts on external services without appropriate permission, especially where age restrictions, personal data, payment details, communication features, or public profiles are involved.

Data Privacy and Personal Safety

Learners should protect their personal information when using technology. They should avoid sharing unnecessary personal details, passwords, identification documents, private family information, location information, or sensitive data in course areas or external tools.

Learners should report suspicious messages, unsafe links, unexpected login prompts, account problems, privacy concerns, or inappropriate contact through official support channels.

File Management

Many technology courses require careful file management. Learners should know how to:

  • Create folders for course work.
  • Name files clearly and consistently.
  • Save work in the correct format.
  • Upload assignments correctly.
  • Keep backup copies of important work.
  • Take screenshots where required.
  • Avoid deleting or overwriting important files.

Live Session Requirements

If a course includes live sessions, learners may need:

  • A working webcam, if required.
  • A microphone or headset.
  • A quiet study space where possible.
  • Permission to join live sessions if school-age.
  • Awareness of live-session conduct and privacy rules.
  • Stable internet access during the session.

Learners must not record, stream, screenshot, or share live sessions unless permission is clearly given.

Study Environment

A suitable study environment helps learners focus. Where possible, learners should have:

  • A quiet or low-distraction study area.
  • A charged device or access to power.
  • Required notebooks, files, or learning materials.
  • A schedule for completing lessons and assignments.
  • Parent/guardian support for school-age learners.

Accessibility and Technical Barriers

Learners may have different device access, internet availability, disability-related needs, or technical challenges. Learners, parents, or guardians should contact Thoth.School if technology access creates a barrier to participation.

The academy will review support needs based on the programme, learner age, available resources, course requirements, and any relevant external provider or assessment rules.

Security Expectations

Learners must not attempt to bypass access controls, access another user’s account, interfere with learning systems, misuse cybersecurity tools, scan or test systems without permission, share malicious content, or perform any activity that could harm users, data, systems, or services.

Cybersecurity learning is conducted within ethical boundaries. Learners must follow teacher instructions and use only approved learning environments for security-related activities.

Before Starting a Course

Before starting a Thoth.School programme, learners and parents/guardians should check:

  • Does the learner have a suitable device?
  • Is the internet connection reliable enough?
  • Are required software tools available?
  • Does the learner know how to upload assignments?
  • Are login details secure?
  • Are parent/guardian permissions in place where needed?
  • Are accessibility, language, or support needs communicated?
  • Are course-specific requirements understood?

Continuous Improvement

Technology requirements may change as courses, tools, platforms, and provider pathways evolve. Thoth.School will continue reviewing its technical guidance to support safe, reliable, and effective online learning for global learners.