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Building Blocks

Building blocks are additional tools or features that have been added to Blackboard. Below is a sample of building blocks available at DU:

  • Blog – tool to create blogs within Blackboard.
  • Backpack – allows instructors or students to download Bb courses to view offline.
  • Respondus – tool that converts an existing quiz or exam to a Blackboard test or survey.
  • StudyMate – tool that allows instructors to create interactive study materials such as flashcards or crossword puzzles.
  • Voice Tools – tool that allows instructors to easily integrate audio into their Blackboard course
  • Wiki – tool that allows users to create a collaborate website within Blackboard.

Click here for a complete list and description of all building blocks.

Blackboard 8 End User Optimal Configuration Guidelines

 
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Mac OS 10.3
Mac OS 10.4

Mac OS 10.5

Internet Explorer 6
Compatible
Certified
Not Tested
Not Tested

Not Tested

Internet Explorer 7
Compatible
Certified
Not Tested
Not Tested

Not Tested

Internet Explorer 8

 

Compatible
Compatible
Not Tested
Not Tested
Not Tested

Mozilla Firefox 1.5

 

Not Supported
Not Supported
Compatible
Certified
Not Tested

Mozilla Firefox 2.0

 

Certified
Certified
Not Tested
Certified
Compatible

Mozilla Firefox 3.0

 

Certified
Certified
Compatible
Certified
Compatible

Safari 2

 

Not Tested
Not Tested
Not Tested
Certified
Certified

Safari 3

 

Not Tested
Not Tested
Not Tested
Compatible
Certified

Key

Certified - This configuration has been fully tested and is fully supported by Blackboard.

Compatible - This configuration has had key application areas tested and fully supported by Blackboard.

Not Tested - The specified Browser is not supported for the Operating System.

Not Supported - This configuration is not supported by Blackboard.