Chromebooks don't use an operating system that is supported by Blackboard, but many features will work. You may need to use a computer for some courses or assignments, especially those where 3rd party content has been added. Check with your instructor to learn what is required for your coursework.Feb 8, 2021
These are the versions that can support Blackboard Learn: Chrome: 63 and up. Firefox: 57 and up.May 4, 2020
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.
Can my school see my browser history? The short answer is, yes. If this is a managed Chromebook the administrator pretty much has complete control over it and can see your browser history, even if you close the tabs at home. They could also be monitoring at the network infrastructure level with a filter proxy.
2. Google Chrome versions 42+, Mozilla Firefox versions 52+, and Microsoft Edge don't support NPAPI-type plug-ins, including Java plug-ins and many media browser plug-ins. Blackboard doesn't support these browsers for using embedded media types that require third-party NPAPI plug-ins for viewing.
Certified browsers and operating systemsBrowserDesktopMobileGoogle ChromeWindows 10 & 11, macOS 10.14+Android 9+FirefoxWindows 10 & 11, macOS 10.14+Not supportedSafarimacOS 10.14+iOS 14+Microsoft Edge (Chromium)Windows, macOSAndroid, iOS
Android: Go to Settings > Apps > Blackboard or Instructor > Storage > Clear Data. Uninstall the Blackboard app or Blackboard Instructor app. Restart device.
The new Windows 10 browser, Microsoft Edge, is listed as being supported by Blackboard. At this time the GVSU Blackboard Support group recommends Firefox, Chrome or Safari. A list of Blackboard supported browsers can be found here.Jan 1, 2018
The Windows version of the Blackboard app is no longer supported and was removed from the Microsoft Store on December 31, 2019. The iOS and Android versions of the app are supported and get regular updates.
The new school surveillance technology doesn't turn off when the school day is over: anything students type in official school email accounts, chats or documents is monitored 24 hours a day, whether students are in their classrooms or their bedrooms.Oct 22, 2019
School-issued devices harbor a scary secret. The Chromebooks, iPADS, or other tech devices your child borrows from school each year are digital spies. They are intimately familiar with your child's private information and browsing habits.Jun 12, 2019
Your school is no different. They are providing your internet connectivity through their equipment, and as a result, they can monitor everything that travels across it. That's doubly true if they're providing not just your internet connectivity, but your email accounts as well.Sep 27, 2021