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I have to install Blackboard software on my computer? |
Blackboard software is located on the Web and does not need to be
installed on individual computers.
However,
to access the course documents from within a Blackboard course,
the software used to create the file must be installed on the computer
being used. Examples of software that may be required include: Microsoft
Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat reader, QuickTime viewer
and Flash Player. Download
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How will I know if a course uses Blackboard?
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The
course instructor will inform you if Blackboard is used and how
it will be used. YOU
CAN ONLY ACCESS BLACKBOARD IF YOU'RE ENROLLED IN A CLASS USING IT
AND THE INSTRUCTOR HAS UPLOADED THE CLASS ROSTER AFTER THE FIRST
DAY OF THE SEMESTER.
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| Can’t
get to the Blackboard Logon Page . . . |
Below
are suggestions (and questions) to help you access Blackboard at
http://socccd.blackboard.com
1.
What service are you using to connect to the internet …ex:
aol, msn, cox?
2. AOL users click HERE.
3. What browser are you using?? Firefox, Safari or Internet
Explorer? We recommend Internet Explorer. Netscape does not work
well…
4. The browser COOKIES and JAVA must be turned
on or enabled and pop-ups should be allowed for the Blackboard
site.
Your online course will be available to access the first day of class.
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Double-check
the minimum
computer requirements to access Blackboard listed below. |
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Operating System |
Access
to the Internet |
Computer Requirements:
PC: Pentium III or higher with Internet access MAC: G3 or better
Operating System
PC: NT, 2000, ox XP MAC: OS 9.5 or higher
RAM: 128 MB or higher
Internet Connection: 56 kbps or higher speed
Sound Card w/ speakers: Recommended
Plugins: Audio and video can be found at www.real.com.
Adobe Acrobat reader and Windows Media Player are also recommended.
Browsers: Firefox (preferred) or Internet Explorer (If you have a computer w/ Vista Operating
System, you must use Firefox as your browser. It is a free download, but you must remember
to open it to use it rather than just clicking on your Internet icon) |
Off
campus connection to the Internet will be via a modem - dialup
or cable. A minimum modem speed of 33.6 kbps is recommended.
AOL
USERS. The AOL browser can cause compatibility issues
with Blackboard.
AOL important information:
1. Sign on to AOL as you normally do, but stay at the AOL
Main (Welcome) page.
2. Keep AOL running in the background and start your new stand-alone
browser by clicking on the icon. The stand-alone browser will
use your AOL Internet connection.
3. Note: If you have problems getting your new browser to
work with AOL, check out the Member Services area of AOL.
Click on "Internet and World Wide Web." Double-click
"Using other browsers with AOL." for further information.
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***If
you are using wireless technology, your firewalls could be stopping
the connection. If
you are accessing Blackboard at work and are experiencing problems
loggin in or access to certain pages, contact your business IT department.
They may be restricting access via firewall as well. |
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Student Distance Education Assistance at Saddleback College
Sheri Nelson: snelson@saddleback.edu
Phone: (949) 582-4515
Library Reference Desk: (949) 582-4525 |
