iObservation Technical Specifications

The iObservation® system is compatible with desktop computers, laptops, tablet PCs and other web-enabled or internet-connected devices. Please ensure that your technology meets these requirements for system usage.



New System: Implemented Fall 2011 or later

Requirements Windows Macintosh
Operating System: Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)+ Mac OS X v10.5+
Processor: Pentium III, 300 MHz (or equivalent)
Intel/AMD 2.0 GHz recommended
Power PC G4 500 MHz
Intel Core duo recommended
Memory: 512MB RAM
1GB RAM recommended
Web Browser: *Google Chrome 9+ is recommended for best system performance and user experience.
Mozilla Firefox 3.6+
Internet Explorer 8.0+
*Google Chrome 9+ is recommended for best system performance and user experience.
Mozilla Firefox 3.6+
Safari 5.0+
Display: Monitor capable of 1024x768+ resolution recommended
Minimum 16 megabyte video display card
Internet: Internet connectivity
Wireless connection, 802.11N recommended
Plugins: Adobe Reader 8+ (free)
Adobe Flash Player 9.0.124+ (free) - Optional for html 5 web browsers
Other: JavaScript enabled web browsers
Headphones or speakers
Optional: Printer
Camera
Scanner
Microsoft Office Word and/or Excel 2007+
Handheld or Mobile Version: We strongly recommend the use of iObservation on a full screen monitor to take advantage of its rich resources and dynamic interface. However, we also understand the needs of districts and schools to implement the system using handheld devices.

Compatible handheld devices require wireless internet connection.

Actual mobile device display may vary.

    Supported mobile device operating systems (OS)**:
  • Android OS 2.2+ with Adobe Flash Player
  • iOS 4.2+ with Safari browser (iPhone, iTouch, iPad)

*Certain restrictions apply.

**These devices/OS are not trademarks of Learning Sciences International ®s



Legacy System: Implemented Summer 2011 or earlier

Requirements Windows Macintosh
Operating System: Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)+ Mac OS X v10.5+
Processor: Pentium III, 300 MHz (or equivalent)
Intel/AMD 2.0 GHz recommended
Power PC G4 500 MHz
Intel Core duo recommended
Memory: 512MB RAM
1GB RAM recommended
Web Browser: Internet Explorer 7.0+
Mozilla Firefox 3.5+
Safari 4.0+
Mozilla Firefox 3.5+
Display: Super VGA monitor with 256 colors
800x600 resolution
1024x768 or higher recommended
Internet: Internet connectivity
Wireless connection, 802.11N recommended
Offline capabilities available
Plugins: Macromedia Flash Player 9+ (free)
Other: JavaScript enabled web browsers
Headphones or speakers
Optional: Printer
Camera
Scanner
Handheld or Mobile Version: We strongly recommend the use iObservation on a full screen monitor to take advantage of its rich resources and dynamic interface. However, we also understand the needs of districts and schools to implement the system using handheld devices.

Compatible handheld devices require a wireless internet connection.

  • Blackberry Curve, Pearl, and Storm with OS v4.3+
  • iPhone and iTouch with OS v2.1+
  • iPad OS 4.2.1+ with Safari browser

*These devices are not trademarks of Learning Sciences International®

*Certain restrictions apply.