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 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 be required.  Students should check with their instructor or with the third-party publisher for specific requirements.