Web Browser and Blackboard
Follow these two links to see if your browser and other software will work with the UIS Blackboard system.
- Web browsers approved for Blackboard version 9.
- Test your Web browser to see if it is ready for online learning at UIS.
Internet Explorer 8 or 9
If you experience problems, try using the Compatibility View. Learn how to enable Compatibility View.
Google Chrome
No known work arounds for problems.
Firefox
Blackboard tools often use Java, a free, downloadable plug-in. If you experience problems using Firefox with timed Blackboard exams, please uninstall Java, restart your computer, and reinstall Java. If you still have problems taking your exam, please try using Internet Explorer or Safari.
Safari
No known work arounds for problems.
Mac OS X
On Mac OS X, Safari will not run the Whiteboard Collaboration Tool due to Java caching. Firefox is a good alternative.
For older versions of the Mac OS, the Whiteboard will not function in any browser.
