Min/Recommended Requirements
Minimum	Recommended
2 GB RAM	4 GB RAM
Internet Connection (not required for MultiMedia courses)	Broadband Internet Connection (not required for MultiMedia courses)
Windows 8, Windows 10, Mac OS 10.12, Mac OS 10.13, Mac OS 10.14, iOS, Android, Windows Mobile, Chrome OS	Windows 8 or newer
Firefox 57+, Edge 42+, Chrome 63+, Safari 12+	Firefox 57+
Text Editor	MS Word or Microsoft (Office) 365 (free)
Audio/Video Player	Audio/Video Player
Course-specific plug-ins	Course-specific plug-ins
Course-specific software	Course-specific software
Java JRE versions 7 and 8	Java JRE versions 7 and 8
Mouse, touchpad, or stylus	Mouse is recommended for best results with BioSig–ID
Webcam, Microphone, Additional Software (check Eagle Self-Service)	Webcam, Microphone, Additional Software (check Eagle Self-Service)

Blackboard can be used on most mobile devices but they might not support all technologies used by online courses (check Eagle Self-Service).

• Download the free Blackboard mobile app from your app store to make it easier to use Blackboard on your mobile device.


• Students taking multimedia courses should use a desktop or laptop computer for their coursework.


• Please see the Annual Security Bulletin for Online Safety Tips.

Internet Browsers

CTC online courses require that you have an internet browser/device with JavaScript enabled.

Do you need to update your browser to use Blackboard?

• For best results, we recommend using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Internet Explorer is no longer supported.
• If you are using Microsoft Edge, you should be using version 42+. See http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/ie-9-worldwide-languages
• If you are using Mozilla Firefox, you should be using version 57+. See http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/.
• If you are using Google Chrome, you should be using version 63+. See https://www.google.com/chrome/.
• If you are using Apple Safari, you should be using version 12+ (Mac OS only). See https://support.apple.com/downloads/safari.

Blackboard Ultra Student Orientation

Experience the Ultra view in Blackboard

• Go to http://ctc.blackboard.com
• Log in
• Username: ctcbbuser24
• Password: ctcbbuser24
• On the COURSES page, click on "Bb Ultra Orientation for Students"
• Navigate through the course to view and try Blackboard features