Online Learning / Blackboard

Blackboard is a web-based course management system (which means that you can access it on any computer with Internet access) that provides a private learning environment for online teaching and learning. Instructors are able to put their course syllabus, lectures, assignments, presentations and more in Blackboard. Students are able to connect to the online classroom anytime and anywhere with an Internet connection, and typically no additional software is necessary.

Is my computer compatible with Blackboard? (hardware, software, and browser requirements)

• Windows: Right-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop. Select Properties from the pop-up menu. In the System Properties window, on the General tab, look for System information.



• Mac: Click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner. Select About This Mac.

• PC/Windows: Click on Help, then About.



• Mac: Click on the browser name in the upper left corner. Select About.

How do I enable Java within my web browser so I can access Chat and the Virtual Classroom?

Enabling Java in Firefox:

1. Start the Firefox browser or restart it if it is already running.
2. Select Tools > Options.
3. Go to the Content tab.
4. Select Enable Javascript.

Note: If this does not work, you will need to upgrade your browser to a newer version of Firefox.