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Technical Requirements
Are you worried that your computer is rather fickle when it comes to choosing its online friends? Are you considering NOT taking an online learning course because you worry about whether or not your computer is on speaking terms with the online learning site? Have no fears. Consider us the techno-marriage counselors. We are here to help ensure that before you decide to engage in online learning that your computer is on speaking terms with its friends out there in the world of online learning.
When you register for an online learning course, the course provider will provide you with a list of technical requirements that are specific to the learning management system you will be using. This course, "Holistic Approaches to Information Technology," is managed through Connect to Create (C2C) and accessed through Blackboard. The technical requirements have been detailed for you on the University of Toronto website. But, here is a quick look:
To ensure compatibility with the various software technologies used in online courses, the following is a list of recommend operating systems and web browsers to access Blackboard.
When you register for an online learning course, the course provider will provide you with a list of technical requirements that are specific to the learning management system you will be using. This course, "Holistic Approaches to Information Technology," is managed through Connect to Create (C2C) and accessed through Blackboard. The technical requirements have been detailed for you on the University of Toronto website. But, here is a quick look:
To ensure compatibility with the various software technologies used in online courses, the following is a list of recommend operating systems and web browsers to access Blackboard.
Windows
- x86-compatible PC running Microsoft Windows XP / Vista (32-bit or 64-bit)/ 7 (32-bit or 64-bit). Be sure to update your Windows system regularly.
- Recommended Web browsers: Internet Explorer 8, Firefox 3.6 or higher. Note that some Blackboard features are not supported in Internet Explorer 9. Do not use any Internet Explorer 64-bit version to avoid compatibility problems.
Apple
- Apple Macintosh running Mac OSX 10.5 “Leopard” or Mac OSX 10.6 “Snow Leopard”
- Recommended Web browsers: Sarfari 4.0 or higher, Firefox 3.6 or higher
Recommended Web Browsers
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Please Note
Please note that Google Chrome is not supported by Blackboard. For up-to-dated operating systems and web browsers supported by Blackboard, please visit http://kb.blackboard.com/x/1IIQAw.