Blackboard works best when you have the latest version of Java installed on your computer. Users have experienced many problems, such as Discussion Board display issues, due to their Java needing an upgrade. You can check your Java installation by clicking the link below and following the instructions to scan your version and determine if you need to update. If necessary, the site will recommend a newer version and will assist you with installing it.
Archive for July, 2009
IE 8 users continue to experience sporadic compatibility issues with Blackboard. It should be noted that Blackboard specifies IE 8 as “compatible”, but not “certified” – meaning it should work in key areas, but not all. If IE 8 is your browser of choice, please make use of the Compatibility button in the upper right hand corner (near the Refresh button) whenever you are viewing your courses within Blackboard and especially prior to taking an online test. This compatibility mode rolls IE 8 back to IE 7 viewing capability, which ensures you’re seeing all of the content provided. Those using IE 7, which is Blackboard certified, should not experience issues… However, older versions of Internet Explorer such as IE 6 or even earlier, are certainly not recommended and can actually be unsafe for all users for internet security reasons.
Alternatively, you may prefer to download and install Firefox, which is a Blackboard certified browser. Most users do report superior reliability using Firefox in Blackboard. You may download the latest version here:
