Software Requirements

Sun's Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is required for collaboration tools such has Chat and Virtual Classroom. If you are using a Windows system you will also need to download and install the Java Runtime Environment (NB this is not required for Macintosh OSX computers).

A list of software that maybe required to use Blackboard which can be downloaded from UQconnect downloads page

• Sun Java Runtime Environment
• Macromedia Flash Player
• Macromedia Shockwave Player
• Apple Quicktime

Look for the applications with the Blackboard icon

Is Java installed and working correctly on your computer?
	If the 'Java Plug In' is working correctly it should display a 'Clock' to the left hand side. If your web browser detects that a page contains Java, it should also display the Java icon in the system tray at the bottom right hand corner of the screen- as displayed to the right. If the Clock does not display, you may not have the 'Java Plug In' installed or the version you have is too old. To find out what version you have please see below.	Windows XP
		Windows 98-2000

What version of the 'Java Plug In' is installed on your computer?

Windows 98/ME/2000 Windows XP Macintosh OS X - Java Runtime Envronment (JRE) is already pre-installed by default

		Windows® Operating Systems		Mac® Operating Systems
		2000	XP	10.2	10.3
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® Web Browsers	5.2	N/A	N/A	N/A
	5.5		C	N/A	N/A
	6.0			N/A	N/A
Netscape® Web Browsers	4.78	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
	7.1			N/A
Apple® Safari® Web Browsers	1.0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
	1.1	N/A	N/A	N/A

• Blackboard is committed to supporting assistive technologies. Screen readers and other devices that make Internet applications more accessible to those with disabilities are fully supported by Blackboard.
• Configurations marked with a check are fully tested and supported.
• Configurations marked N/A are not supported by the operating system or by the Web browser. These configurations are not tested.
• Configurations that are marked with a C are compatible with the Blackboard. These configurations should function properly but are not fully supported.
• Older versions of operating systems and Web browsers are not tested but should work properly. These configurations are considered compatible.
• Note: The Safari Web browser does not currently support the Live Connect technology required to use the Equation Editor in the Blackboard Learning System.

Usernames & Passwords

To log into Blackboard use your UQ Sign In username and password. If you don't know your password, or would like further information please click the icon.

Blackboard Guides & Support

To find out more about Blackboard, or to access information and setup guides please visit the elearning website.