The Phonic Planets website runs on both PC and Apple Mac. The student platform is compatible with iPad, Android tablets, laptops and desktop devices. The schools/teacher platform should be used on laptop and desktop devices.
On a desktop or laptop computer, you should ensure that you have an up-to-date browser installed to access the website, although the site should display in Chrome and Firefox and Safari without any problems.
Our lesson activities require JavaScript to enable functionality, including audio playback and interactive features such as drag-and-drop. Kindly ensure that JavaScript is enabled in your browser settings.
Below is a list of technical requirements when using the PhonicPlanets.com education platform.
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Technical Requirements
Desktop | ||
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows (Current and previous major version) MacOS (Current and previous 3 major versions) | Windows (Current version) MacOS (Current version) |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM (or more) |
| Internet | Broadband Internet connection | |
| Input | Keyboard and mouse | |
| Resolution | Student portal minimum= 1024 x 768 display resolution Teacher portal minimum= 1366 x 768 display resolution | 1920 x 1080 recommended display resolution |
| Internet Browser Settings | Javascript, Mp3s, pop-ups enabled. | |
Supported Browsers | ||
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Chrome | Last 2 major versions | Latest version |
| Safari | Last 2 major versions | Latest version |
| Edge | Last 2 major versions | Latest version |
| Firefox | Last 2 major versions | Latest version |
| Internet Explorer | You may experience a degraded experience or technical issues while using this browser and may be required to switch to another supported browser. Internet Explorer was replaced with Edge in 2015 and is not a supported browser. | |
Tablets - iOS and Android | ||
| Only the Student platform is supported on tablet devices. The Teachers platform should be used on laptop or desktop devices. | ||
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| iPad Models | Last 5 versions of iPad (iPad 9th generation 2021) | Latest iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro. |
| Tablet Resolution | 900px x 675px | 1024px x 768px |
| Operating System | iPad - Last 4 iOS versions Android - Android 7.1+ | iPad - Latest iOS version Android - Latest Android version |
| Memory | 2GB RAM | 2GB RAM or above |
| Browser | iPad - Latest version of Safari Android - Latest version of Chrome | |
| Device Orientation | Landscape mode recommended | |
Mobiles - iOS and Android | ||
| Mobile devices are not supported due to their smaller screen size. See minimum and recommended screen sizes above. | ||
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