360 minutesThe default setting is 300 seconds. If a user doesn't successfully log in during this period, their account is locked. Provide the number of minutes a user's account remains locked. The default setting is 360 minutes.
Check your Browsers and Internet Speed: We recommend using Google Chrome browser, on all your devices. Make sure it is up-to-date. For Windows/Mac try with a wired internet connection instead of wireless (WiFi)
Blackboard can monitor and record candidates' exam environment through their computer's webcam and microphone, record computer screen, monitor and restrict right-clicking, minimize, screen capture, new window, and various other actions.Mar 30, 2022
Try clearing your browser cache, and reloading the session. Restart your computer. Try using Firefox instead of Chrome. Try dialling into the session using your phone.
You can't edit a submitted assignment, but you may be allowed to resubmit it. However, you can't resubmit all assignments. Check if you can submit an assignment more than once. If you can't and made a mistake, you must contact your instructor to ask for the opportunity to resubmit the assignment.
The default size limit for content uploaded through the user interface is 2500 MB. When attempting to upload files larger than 2500 MB using the interface, users will receive an error. This limit does not apply to Web Folder or Blackboard Drive uploads. To learn more about Drive, see Blackboard Drive.
Blackboard can detect cheating by using SafeAssign to scan plagiarism and cheated content. Blackboard also detects cheaters by us Proctoring software and Lockdown browsers that monitor video, audio, and IP address to prevent cheats. This makes Blackboard an effective platform for learning and testing students.Feb 4, 2022
Blackboard cannot tell if you switch tabs if you have opened it on a normal browser.May 6, 2021
In proctored exams, Blackboard or Canvas can detect switching of tabs through the use of a proctoring software known as respondus monitor. If you try to switch tabs, the browser will consider this as a suspicious attempt to access answers from the web and flag you.Sep 14, 2020
Select a Camera If only one video camera is installed on your computer, Blackboard Collaborate automatically uses it when you preview and transmit video. However, if you have more than one video input device on your computer, you can choose which device to use.
Make sure that cookies from third parties are allowed. Third party cookies are allowed by default on all supported browsers. If you experience problems staying logged in to Blackboard, please check your browser settings to make sure you allow third party cookies.
We strongly recommend Blackboard students use the latest version of Mozilla Firefox for Windows or Mac because it is the most compatible with our current Blackboard systems.