Features Requirements

These commonly used plug-ins may be required on the course.  Students will be able to access courses without them; however, some features may not be available.

Windows Users:

Blackboard

  • 1 GB RAM
  • 2 GB free disk space
  • Java SE 7 or higher

Supported Browser Plug-ins

  • Adobe Flash Player
  • Adobe Shockwave Player
  • Windows Media Player
  • QuickTime Player

Assistive Technology

  • JAWS 13 or higher

Third-Party Electronic Publishers

  • Your instructor may choose to include an electronic publisher (for example, a collection of readings, articles, video clips).  Because the electronic publisher content varies, additional system requirements may or may not be required. Students should check with their instructor or with the third-party publisher for specific requirements.

 

Mac Users:

Blackboard

  • 1 GB RAM
  • 3 GB free disk space
  • Mac OS X 10.9
  • Mac OS Apple Java 1.6 2.2.5

Supported Browser Plug-ins

  • Adobe Flash Player
  • Adobe Shockwave Player
  • Windows Media Player
  • QuickTime Player

Assistive Technology

  • N/A

Third-Party Electronic Publishers

  • Your instructor may choose to include an electronic publisher (for example, a collection of readings, articles, video clips).  Because the electronic publisher content varies, additional system requirements may or may not be required.  Students should check with their instructor or with the third-party publisher for specific requirements.