Software needed to use BLOOM

[LitBeth]

I am looking at my Bloom Trainer Manual, as I anticipate mentoring a new BLOOM user.
Perhaps my manual is out of date? It says that i need the BLOOM installer, the Art of Reading installer, the .NET 4.5 installer, and LAME for audacity installer.

Do I still need all of those?

Thanks
Bethann Carlson

[andrew_polk]

Hey, @LitBeth.

Here is the page we try to keep current with this kind of information. It is specifically about holding workshops, so you may find some information is not relevant, but most of it is.

How to Prepare for the Technical Aspects of a Bloom Workshop

By far, the biggest hurdle to getting a workshop going is getting Bloom installed on participants’ machines. During preparation for the workshop, make sure you read (or re-read) the following notes. Notify the Bloom Team about your Workshop Ahead of Time It really helps us provide support to your workshop if we have the context. Where is the workshop, what organizations are involved, and when is it? In any requests or bug reports, have participants mention the name of the workshop. Then we will…

[paul_frank]

We need to get you an updated copy of the Bloom Trainer Manual! And Andrew’s link will always be up to date.