Browser and Operating System Requirements

This tab presents a series of links that lead to the following types of information:

• Supported versions of the Java Run-Time Environment for CE and Vista.
• Supported Browsers, Plugins, and Operating Systems for each release of the Blackboard Academic Suite and the Blackboard Learning System - Vista and CE.
• How to find out what version of Blackboard you are using.
• How to find out what version of Windows, Mac OS, Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari you are using.

Blackboard Learn

Release 9.0 | Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems

Blackboard Academic Suite

Release 8.0 | Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems
Release 7.3 | Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems
Release 7.2 | Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems
Release 7.1 | Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems
Release 7.0 | Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems
Release 6.3 | Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems

Blackboard Learning System - Vista and CE

Release 8 | Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems
Application Pack 2 for Vista 4 and CE 6 | Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems
Application Pack 1 for Vista 4 and CE 6 | Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems
Vista 4 and CE6 | Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems
Vista 3 | Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems
Application Pack 1 for CE 4 | Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems

Supported Browsers, Plugins, and Operating Systems

The following table presents our definitions of Support Levels that are applied to every Operating System, Web Browser, and Browser Plugin that interacts with the Blackboard Academic Suite and the Blackboard Learning System - Vista and CE.

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Manuals

These comprehensive reference tools provide quick answers to commonly asked questions and serve as a repository for information that is needed on an infrequent basis. The manuals are available in several different formats:

• PDF
• HTML
• Documentation Authoring Kit. Blackboard Academic Suite only. All of the reference manuals are available in Microsoft Word format for customization.

Blackboard Learn Release 9

Instructor Manual | PDF | HTML
User Manual | PDF | HTML
Learning Content User Manual | PDF | HTML

Documentation Authoring Kit | ZIP Package

Online Help Authoring Kits:

Instructor Manual ZIP Package
User Manual ZIP Package
Learning Content User Mnaual ZIP Package

Blackboard Academic Suite (Classic)  Blackboard Academic Suite Instructor Manual The Instructor Manual provides information on teaching courses through the Blackboard Academic Suite. The manual includes information on constructing the course, communicating with students, setting up collaborative environments, and evaluating student performance. Release 8.0 | PDF | HTML Release 7.3 | PDF | HTML  Release 7.2 | PDF | HTML  Release 7.1 | PDF Release 7.0 | PDF Release 6.3 | PDF  Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual The User Manual provides information on navigating through the Blackboard Academic Suite and participating in courses. The manual includes information on customizing the appearance and content of the tabs, collaborating and communicating with users, and working within a course to complete assignments and tests. Release 8.0 | PDF | HTML Release 7.3 | PDF | HTML  Release 7.2 | PDF | HTML  Release 7.1 | PDF Release 7.0 | PDF Release 6.3 | PDF   Blackboard Content System User Manual The Content System User Manual provides information on navigating through the Blackboard Content System and working with files. The manual includes information on storing files, working collaboratively, and creating portfolios. Release 8.0 | PDF | HTML Release 7.3 | PDF | HTML  Release 7.2 | PDF | HTML  Release 7.1 | PDF Release 7.0 | PDF Release 6.3 | PDF   Blackboard Outcomes System Reference Manual The Blackboard Outcomes System Reference Manual provides instructions for the application of the Outcomes System for the Blackboard Academic Suite. All capabilities and functions for the Outcomes System are contained within this manual. Release 8.0 | PDF Release 7.3 | PDF  Release 7.2 | PDF   Blackboard Community System Leader Manual The Blackboard Community System Leader Manual provides information on managing Organizations through the Blackboard Community System. The manual includes information on constructing the Organization, communicating with members, and setting up collaborative environments. Useful Information This manual should only be used by clients that license the Blackboard Community System but do not license the Blackboard Learning System (Classic). Release 8.0 | PDF | HTML Release 7.3 | PDF | HTML  Release 7.2 | PDF | HTML  Release 7.1 | PDF Release 7.0 | PDF  Release 6.3 | PDF   Blackboard Community System User Manual The Blackboard Community System User Manual provides information on navigating through the Blackboard Community System and participating in organizations. The manual includes information on customizing the appearance and content of the tabs and collaborating and communicating with other users, as well as working with My Accounts. Useful Information This manual should only be used by clients that license the Blackboard Community System but do not license the Blackboard Learning System (Classic). Release 8.0 | PDF | HTML Release 7.3 | PDF | HTML  Release 7.2 | PDF | HTML  Release 7.1 | PDF Release 7.0 | PDF  Release 6.3 | PDF      Blackboard Academic Suite Documentation Authoring Kits The Documentation Authoring Kit is a ZIP file that contains Microsoft Word versions of the Administrator Guide, Instructor Guide, Content System User Guide, and the User Guide. You are free to alter these files to suit the needs of your institution. Useful Information The System Administrator must accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) when downloading these kits. Release 8.0 | ZIP Package Release 7.3 | ZIP Package Release 7.2 | ZIP Package Release 7.1 | ZIP Package Release 7.0 | ZIP Package Release 6.3 | ZIP Package Blackboard Community Suite Documentation Authoring Kit for Release 8.0 | ZIP Package The Blackboard Community Suite Documentation Authoring Kit contains Word versions of the Administrator Guide, Instructor Guide, and the User Guide.

Blackboard Learning System CE/Vista (WebCT) CE 6 Designer and Instructor Reference Manual The CE 6 Designer and Instructor Reference Manual is written to help Instructional Designers, Instructors, and Students use the system effectively. The manual contains information on creating course content, working and evaluating Students, and submitting assignments for evaluation. Release 8.0 | PDF Release 6.2 | PDF Release 6.1.1 | PDF Release 6.1 | PDF Release 6.0 with Vista Learning Object Manager | PDF Release 6.0 | PDF Vista 4 Designer and Instructor Reference Manual The Vista 4 Designer and Instructor Reference Manual is written to help Instructional Designers, Instructors, and Students use the system effectively. The manual contains information on creating course content, working and evaluating Students, and submitting assignments for evaluation. Release 8.0 | PDF Release 4.2 | PDF Release 4.1.1 | PDF Release 4.1 | PDF  Release 4.0 | PDF  Release 3.0 | PDF CE 6 and Vista 4 Portfolio System Owner and Designer Reference Manual The Blackboard Portfolio System Owner and Designer Reference contains information and step-by-step instructions on using Blackboard Portfolio System for Portfolio Owners and Portfolio Designers. Release 8.0 | PDF Release 4.2/6.2 | PDF

Quick Reference Guides

Quick Reference Guides explain a feature and demonstrate its value in two pages.

Useful Information The PDF files are ready for distribution; the ZIP Package contains all of the Quick Start Guides.

Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guides | ZIP Package
Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: Collaboration | PDF

Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: Creating Course Content | PDF

Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: EWS Observers | PDF

Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: Keeping Students Informed | PDF

Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: Measuring Student Performance | PDF

Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: Organizing Your Course | PDF

Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: Presenting Content | PDF

Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: Reusing and Reorganizing Courses | PDF

Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: Reusing Reorganizing Portfolio Content  | PDF

Blackboard Academic Suite Quick Start Guide: Universal Design | PDF

Getting Started

Getting Started Guides are designed to help users get comfortable with a feature in 15 minutes.

Useful Information The PDF files are ready for distribution; the ZIP Packages contain Microsoft Word files and Adobe InDesign files for customizing the material. To view Flash Presentations, you must have a current version of Adobe Flash Player installed. | Adobe Flash Player

Getting Started With the Grade Center PDF | Documentation Kit ZIP Package
Getting Started in Blackboard Portfolio: Tutorials for Owners and Designers | Flash Presentation

Getting Started Guide: WebCT Campus Edition 4.0 PDF | WebCT Campus Edition 4.1 PDF

Vista 3.0 Getting Started with WebCT Vista | PDF

Getting Started: Workshop for Designers and Instructors | PDF

Tutorials

Blackboard Academic Suite

The Quick Tutorial Library is a collection of short clips that demonstrate new features of the Blackboard Academic Suite, the Blackboard Content System, and the Blackboard Community System.

Quick Tutorial Library

The Accessibility Course for the Blackboard Learning System is a self-paced course for users interested in accessibility.

Useful Information This is NOT a course backup; download and unzip the package. Consult the README file before taking the course.

Accessibility Course for the Blackboard Learning System

CE and Vista

Useful Information The PDF files are ready for distribution. The ZIP Packages contain multiple tutorial files. To view Flash Presentations, you must have a current version of Adobe Flash Player installed. | Adobe Flash Player

 
Accessibility Course for Vista/CE ZIP Package
WebCT Campus Edition 4.0 Tutorial Files  ZIP Package | 4.1 Tutorial Files  ZIP Package

WebCT Student Tutorials for CE 6 and Vista 4 Flash Presentation | Student Orientation for CE 6 and Vista 4 PDF

How Do I Tutorials for Designers and Instructors: CE 6.0 and Vista 4.0 Flash Presentation | Application Pack 1 for CE 6 and Vista 4 Flash Presentation

Orientation to CE 6 Faculty Course | PDF

Vista 3.0 Student Orientation to WebCT Vista PDF | Interactive Demos for Students Flash Presentation | Interactive Demos for Faculty and Designers Flash Presentation

Exploring WebCT Upgrade Tutorials for Faculty and Designers | Flash Presentation

Release Information

Blackboard Academic Suite

The Blackboard Academic Suite Faculty Release Notes are written to inform Instructors of the changes, new features, and enhancements in the Blackboard Academic Suite.

Blackboard Academic Suite Faculty Release Notes for 7.2 PDF | 7.3 PDF | 8.0 PDF

CE and Vista

The CE Upgrade Guide for Designers and Instructors and the Vista Migration Guide for Designers and Instructors contains detailed information on upgrading from one version of CE or Vista to another. 

CE

Blackboard Learning System - Upgrade Guide for Designers and Instructors

Release 6.2 for CE 4.1 | PDF
Application Pack 1 for CE 6, Service Pack 1 | PDF
Application Pack 1 for CE 6 | PDF
Release 6.0 | PDF

Vista

Vista Migration Guide for Designers and Instructors

Release 4.2 | PDF
Application Pack 1 for Vista 4, Service Pack 1 | PDF
Application Pack 1 for Vista 4 | PDF
Release 4.0 | PDF