Technical Requirements for Distance Education
Minimum |
Recommended |
2 GB RAM |
4 GB RAM |
Internet Connection (not required for MultiMedia courses) |
Broadband Internet Connection (not required for MultiMedia courses) |
Windows 8, Windows 10, Mac OS 10.12, Mac OS 10.13, Mac OS 10.14, iOS, Android, Windows Mobile, Chrome OS |
Windows 8 or newer |
Firefox 57+, Edge 42+, Chrome 63+, Safari 12+ |
Firefox 57+ |
Text Editor |
MS Word or Microsoft (Office) 365 (free) |
Audio/Video Player |
Audio/Video Player |
Course-specific plug-ins |
Course-specific plug-ins |
Course-specific software |
Course-specific software |
Java JRE versions 7 and 8 |
Java JRE versions 7 and 8 |
Mouse, touchpad, or stylus |
Mouse is recommended for best results with BioSig–ID |
Webcam, Microphone, Additional Software (check Eagle Self-Service) |
Webcam, Microphone, Additional Software (check Eagle Self-Service) |
Blackboard can be used on most mobile devices but they might not support all technologies used by online courses (check Eagle Self-Service).
- Download the free Blackboard mobile app from your app store to make it easier to use Blackboard on your mobile device.
- Students taking multimedia courses should use a desktop or laptop computer for their coursework.
Please see the CTC Information Technology Division Annual Security Bulletin for Online Safety Tips.
Is JavaScript enabled on your browser? Test Your Browser to find out. If JavaScript is disabled, check your browser/device preferences to enable it.
Do you need to update your browser to use Blackboard?
- For best results, we recommend using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Internet Explorer is no longer supported.
- If you are using Microsoft Edge, you should be using version 42+. See http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/ie-9-worldwide-languages
- If you are using Mozilla Firefox, you should be using version 57+. See http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/.
- If you are using Google Chrome, you should be using version 63+. See https://www.google.com/chrome/.
- If you are using Apple Safari, you should be using version 12+ (Mac OS only). See https://support.apple.com/downloads/safari.
Blackboard Ultra Student Orientation
Experience the Ultra view in Blackboard
- Go to http://ctc.blackboard.com
- Log in
- Username: ctcbbuser24
- Password: ctcbbuser24
- On the COURSES page, click on "Bb Ultra Orientation for Students"
- Navigate through the course to view and try Blackboard features
