http://online.und.edu

Hardware: 64MB of RAM, 1 GB of free disk space, with a 56K modem
Monitor: Capable of at least 800 x 600 resolution is recommended.
Operating Systems (OS):
      Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 or XP
      Macintosh OS 9 or OS X

On campus:Through the University network.
Off campus: The UND "dial-up" number (777-0123) or an Internet Service Provider (ISP) can be used.

The following chart indicates versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator that are Certified for use with Blackboard Learning System 6 and are indicated by X. Compatible configurations are indicated by an empty cell and are not recommended.

Classification is based on the operating system you are using.

NOTE: Mac OS 10.3 (Panther) users should use Netscape 7.1 or Apple Safari 1.2.

Browser Settings: JavaScript & Cookies must be enabled and the Cache should be set to always reload a page.

• Explorer can be downloaded from: http://its.ndsu.nodak.edu/software_download/

• Netscape can be downloaded from: http://its.ndsu.nodak.edu/software_download/

Attention America Online users:

You can still access courses using an AOL connection, but not with the AOL browser. You need to have Netscape on your system, log on with AOL, shrink (not close) the window, and then open Netscape and enter the correct URL. Netscape's technical help page gives additional suggestions and help with this.

http://help.netscape.com/kb/consumer/19970331-2.html

The Java 2 Run Time Environment Plug-in (JRE 1.4.1) is required in order to use the Collaboration Tools.  Please go to the "Java Update Procedure for Blackboard Users" page for important instructions regarding the proper installation of the newer plug-in (including instructions for the removal of the old version of the plug-in).

Java Update Procedure for Blackboard Users page: http://cilt.und.edu/gateway/jre.html

Macintosh Users: Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X both come with the plug-in you need for using the Collaboration Tools. Please review the "Java Update Procedure for Blackboard Users" page for more information. Mac OS 8 users may need the Mac OS Runtime for Java (MRJ) plug-in available at:

 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75097.

Users running Mac OS 8 or Mac OS 9 should use the Accessible version of the Collaboration Tools. On the launch page, which opens when "Join" is selected on the Collaboration Sessions page, a link to this version appears. This link will open the Accessible version of the Virtual Classroom, which resembles the Lightweight Chat. Links to items that appear in the Virtual Classroom, such as items in the Course Map and Group Browser, will appear in this version. Documents created on the Whiteboard may be viewed if the instructor takes a snapshot of them, using the Snapshot button on the Whiteboard action bar. A link will be created to the snapshot for users to view it.

Anti-virus software is highly recommended for all users. This is for your own protection and the protection of others. Online course materials involve file sharing, which increases your risk of computer virus infection. Anti-virus software will help protect your computer in case of exposure to a computer virus.

MacAfee VirusScan : http://its.ndsu.nodak.edu/software_download/index.php

Faculty and students using the Blackboard Learning System must have an email account. It is recommended that you use a University of North Dakota account as this enables you to utilize the communication tools within Blackboard. You may obtain an email account on campus by going to the Information Technology Systems and Services (ITSS) web site at http://www.und.nodak.edu/dept/itss/

All UND students, full-time faculty, and full-time staff have been assigned an e-mail address, @und.nodak.edu or @und.edu, even if they use a different mailbox (i.e. @mail.und.nodak.edu, @hotmail.com, etc.). This account requires activation.

 

All UND students are automatically assigned a USERID # upon admission. Full-time UND faculty and staff should receive a EMPLID # when they are hired by the University.

If you have forgotten your USERID, you need to follow the instructions below.

Faculty: Dept. secretary or check with the Registrar's office , 777.2711 .
Students: Check with your instructor or the Registrar's office, 777.2711.

The Blackboard Learning System usesa browser-based user name and password authentication scheme to allow instructors the ability to secure sensitive areas of their courses. However, anyone can log into the public areas of a course, using the user name guest and password guest.

If you have forgotten your password, go to:

http://www.online.und.nodak.edu/webapps/blackboard/password

Enter your information in the Lost Password page . You will receive a response e-mail message within 10-15 minutes with access and instructions to make the password change.

UND Information Technology Support and Services (ITSS)
Help Desk (701) 777.2222

Blackboard usernames, passwords, UND e-mail, UND Umail username, and dial-up access.

Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Wiktel, MSN, Midcontinent, Qwest, etc...

E-mail or dial-up access provided by your ISP.

Instructor

Course content, course enrollment, usernames and passwords.

Last Updated: January 23, 2006 11:33 AM.