Managing Technologies: How does the University of Phoenix address concerns such as the type and size of bandwidth and the capability of implementing web 2.0 tools?

University of Phoenix addresses concerns of type and size of bandwidth in the computer requirement section. University of Phoenix's basic requirements represent the minimum systems needed to participate in the online learning environment.

Basic Requirements:

· A processor of 1.6 GHz or faster

· A current anti-virus application―updated regularly

· 256MB RAM or greater

· 20 GB hard drive or larger

· 56.6 kbps modem or high-speed Internet connection

· Monitor and video card with 1024x768 ppi or greater resolution

· Sound card with speakers

· CD ROM

· Inkjet or laser printer

· Email address

· Internet service provider (ISP) account

· Microsoft^® Internet Explorer^® version 6.0 or later

· Adobe^® Reader^® 6.0 or later

· Microsoft^® Outlook Express 6.0 or later

· Microsoft^® Office XP, 2003, 2004 or 2007

· Microsoft^® Word

· Microsoft^® PowerPoint^®

· Flash^® Player

The implementing of Web 2.0 tools has occurred over the past five years. Figure 1.1 is a screen shot of University of Phoenix website in 2006. The social media affect resulted in University of Phoenix updating the website in figure 1.2. The new eCampus mission states, “improved community, communication and collaboration features that help you get more from your University of Phoenix education.” The new eCampus website has several new features to enhance the student learning experience like Personalized Home Page with profile feature shown in figure 1.2. Figure 1.3 is a screen shot of Phoenix Connect that encourages communication and collaboration, discussing topics relating to a student's program of study, get answers to common questions, and build a professional network.