GED Prep: History, Language, Math, Science
Preparing to take the GED test can be intimidating for many students, but ODYSSEYWARE GED Prep courses give students the information they need and the tools required to retain this information. These self-directed courses allow students to study materials at the pace that best suits their learning styles. They advance through the material only after successfully completing unit assessments. Offered in the core areas of history, language, math, and science, ODYSSEYWARE’s GED prep courses are innovative and interactive, engaging students in their own learning. Available online all the time, they are a convenient way for many students to prepare for their own GED success and their future.
Give a Testimonial Share This Page Do you want to give your students an efficient and effective way to prepare for the GED? With ODYSSEYWARE GED Prep courses in history, language, math, and science, it’s easy and convenient. While most of these courses are short in duration, they’re long on information. Best of all, this information is delivered in a language that today’s tech-savvy students understand, with multimedia, audio, interactive games, and compelling content. Teachers enjoy the time-saving benefits of automatic grading, data reporting, and an internal messaging system that lets them communicate quickly and easily.
Helping students develop critical thinking skills and apply knowledge to practical exercises, these self-directed courses allow students to study materials at the pace that best suits their learning styles. They advance through the material only after successfully completing quizzes and unit tests. Available 24/7, ODYSSEYWARE GED prep courses are ideal for part-time students with adult responsibilities who need to access their coursework when they have the time and space to learn. Give your students the knowledge they need to pass the GED and the skills they need for a successful future with ODYSSEYWARE.
"I greatly appreciate the wide variety of courses offered and the frequency that new courses are added. ODYSSEYWARE is a complete online curriculum solution for schools, and it's geared to meet the needs of all students."
-Quint Pease, SD"With ODYSSEYWARE, students are motivated. It's designed for kids in the 21st century. They're not expected to watch some antiquated video. Instead, they are able to participate in their own instruction through the text and the multimedia elements. That—combined with the fact that they can work at their own pace—helps them stay motivated."
-Scott Davis, TX"I had a chance to build a course for my eighth graders. I love it. I didn't have to go in and edit each individual student! It saved me tons of time. Thanks!!"
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Browser |
Mozilla Firefox® Microsoft Internet Explorer® |
Version 3.x Version 7 or higher |
Multimedia Rendering |
Adobe® Flash® |
Version 9.x or higher |
PDF Reader |
Adobe® Acrobat® |
Version 9.x |
Caching |
Turn off or otherwise modify local caching at the workstation level. |
Set caching to zero or lowest possible setting and purge the browser history files. Firefox: Internet Explorer: |
Popup |
Set popup blockers to allow popup windows from the ODYSSEYWARE application site. |
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Cookies |
Browsers must be configured to both accept cookies and to not interfere with cookies. |
ODYSSEYWARE application sites should be placed on the “allow cookies” list of the web browser. Firefox: Internet Explorer: |
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Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware Software |
If using AVG you must disable “link scanning.” |
Network and Appliances
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Filtering |
Put the ODYSSEYWARE domains on whitelist and/or exception list of any filtering software that may be in use. |
Add the following domains: http://*.owotw.com |
Proxy Servers (Caching) |
Put the ODYSSEYWARE domains on whitelist and/or exception list of any proxy servers. |
Add the following domains: http://*.owotw.com If there is caching on the network, users could see issues with logging in and sending answers to ODYSSEYWARE because they are not accessing our servers but stored copy of website. |
Wireless Connections |
If using a wireless network, we recommend the use of 802.11g or 802.11n. |
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Bandwidth |
The amount of bandwidth required depends on how many users are requesting data, ODYSSEYWARE recommends 25kbps for each user. |
Use a bandwidth log or speedtest to determine the amount of free bandwidth your location has to download the text, graphics, audio and video files that make up the ODYSSEYWARE curriculum and upload any work. |
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