Blackboard Supported Browsers:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Safari (Mac/Apple Devices)
Blackboard does not work well with Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge.
Respondus LockDown Browser:
Instructions for downloading/installing Respondus LockDown Browser
Viewing Documents and Videos:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
(Note: Used to open and view documents in Blackboard)
Adobe Flash Player
(Note: Required to view MyMathLab and MindTap e-texts.)
VLC Media Player
(Note: Free media player for many video types.)
Java
(Note: Java is not required for Blackboard. Java is not compatible with Google Chrome and/or Mozilla Firefox.)
Microsoft Office 365:
Instructions for downloading/installing Office 365
COMPUTER NEEDS: Password Protection Standards | Media Downloads | Browser Support | Wiregrass Respondus LockDown Browser | Course Requirements List
For any questions or concerns that are not listed above, please e-mail the Blackboard Services department at online@wiregrass.edu or call 229-245-6554 for immediate service.