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How do I log in to BlackBoard Learn?

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How do I contact NorthShore University's help desk?

Blackboard Learn integrates with NSCC’s Banner student information system to automatically provide "private course spaces" for each class taught at the college. Student enrollments and faculty assignments are also handled automatically by the Banner integration. Blackboard Learn is accessible from the college’s MyNorthshore portal.

What is the browser checker in Blackboard Learn?

Blackboard and Browsers | North Shore Community College Configuring Your System The Browser Checker examines your computer for components that Blackboard Learn needs in order to operate effectively. The Browser Checker is also located on the My Home page after login. To verify your browser in Blackboard:

What is JavaScript in Blackboard Learn?

Browser Setup. Blackboard Learn is functional in various Web browsers on a Windows or macOS system, including: Edge, Firefox, Safari, and Chrome. To properly configure your Web browser follow the steps below. Open the browser. Go to Settings and More (ellipsis icon) on the upper-right corner and select Settings. Select About Microsoft Edge.

What is blackboard learn?

Javascript is a programming language that runs on a Web browser. Blackboard Learn uses this language to be functional. If Javascript is not enabled, the system will not work for specific purposes.

How to check browser on Blackboard?

The Browser Checker examines your computer for components that Blackboard Learn needs in order to operate effectively. The Browser Checker is also located on the My Home page after login. To verify your browser in Blackboard: 1 Open the Web browser you will be using throughout the online course. 2 Go to the Blackboard Learn site and log in. Be sure to enter the site through the NSCC Central Authentication link in the Faculty and Student Login module. 3 Locate the Browser Checker on the Blackboard Learn My Home page. 4 Click the Launch Browser Checker button. 5 Verify that your Web browser meets all of the system requirements.

Why does Blackboard use cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data stored in your Web browser. Blackboard Learn uses cookies as a way to keep track of your movements within the Learn site. This is why it is important to enable your Web browser to accept cookies. Often, Blackboard Learn opens course-related content in a new window.

What browsers can I use to learn blackboard?

Blackboard Learn is functional in various Web browsers on a Windows or macOS system, including: Edge, Firefox, Safari, and Chrome. To properly configure your Web browser follow the steps below.

How to clear cookies on my computer?

Click the Privacy & Security on the left menu. Scroll down to Cookies and Site Data and click Clear Data. (Note that in some instances you may need to close and restart the browser for the cookie data to be cleared.) Scroll down to History and click Clear History.

How to clear cache on Edge?

For your Web browser to function efficiently, you should clear your Web cache often: Edge. Click the Settings and More icon (ellipsis). Click History. Click the el lipsis icon next to the pushpin icon. Click Clear Browsing Data. The default is "all time" for Time Range and all the options are checked.

How to open Safari on Windows 10?

Open the browser. Go to the Help menu and select About Firefox. (If you do not see the Help menu, press the Alt key on your keyboard to display the menu bar .) Open the browser. Click the word Safari, on the top-left side, and select About Safari. Open the browser.

How to check if your browser is compatible with Blackboard?

Check that your browser is Blackboard compatible or switch to a different browser. You can also test your browser by using the Browser Checker. Or, log into Blackboard and use the Browser Checker on the My Home page. If certain items do not pass the test, you may want to refer to this resource.

What is online learning 101?

This is a free NSCC online course that can teach you about the expectations of learning online and how to succeed in this environment. It will also teach you the basic Blackboard features and tools, such as posting to a discussion, submitting an assignment, and a taking quiz.

Can you save a file in a different format for distance learning?

Most distance learning courses accept files in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF formats. If you saved your document in a different format (e.g., Pages, Keynote), it is likely your instructor cannot open such a file. You will need to resave your file to an appropriate format.

How do I know my browser is Blackboard compatible?

You can test your browser by using the Blackboard Browser Checker. Or, log into Blackboard and use the Browser Checker on the My Home page. If certain items do not pass the test, you may want to refer to this resource. It is possible you may need to install certain plugins.

Who do I contact for Blackboard technical assistance?

If you are having a technical problem with Blackboard, contact the NSCC Blackboard Helpdesk at [email protected]. It is available Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. It is not available Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.

How do I make my Blackboard course available to students?

In the course you would like to make available, expand the Control Panel under Course Management. Click the Customization link, and then Properties. In the Properties settings page, scroll down to the Set Availability section. For Make Course Available, select Yes. Click the Submit button.

How do I edit my course content?

To edit any content in Blackboard Learn, you will click the chevron to the right of the title of what you are editing. If your content is in Blackboard Learn as a file you will need to edit the original file and then replace the old content by re-uploading the edited version into Blackboard.

I get a quota error when uploading a file to my course. What should I do?

You are seeing that message because you are exceeding the course limit of 300 MB. You may want to first start with cleaning your Content Collection. This resource explains more about the Content Collection and how to manage it. Make sure to delete duplicate and unneeded files. Review this document for cleaning your Content Collection.

How do I merge two course sections into one?

Contact the NSCC Blackboard Helpdesk at [email protected] for assistance.

How do I copy my course?

In the course site that has the content, go to the Control Panel, and click Packages and Utilities and then Course Copy. Select the destination course (that is, the course that is empty and needs to be copied). Select content you would like to copy (the Select All button is a nice shortcut).