Technical Requirements

Technical Skills for Online Courses

To be successful while taking online courses, you must be able to:

  • Send and receive email with attachments
  • Download files, programs and plug-ins
  • Install programs and plug-ins
  • Use Internet browsers, word processing applications (Word, Pages or Open Office) and media players to navigate and interact in the Blackboard environment
  • Students are responsible for having access to a machine that is compatible with Blackboard Course tools and CSU course requirements 

Blackboard

For the most trouble-free experience with Blackboard and the online tools used at Cleveland State University, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are recommended. However, Blackboard does support the browsers found in the link below:

Blackboard Browser Support

In addition, use the Browser Settings Guide below to setup your browser to work with Blackboard. You will want to allow cookies, enable JavaScript and the Java plug-in and allow pop-up windows:

Browser Settings Guide for use with Blackboard Learn

Blackboard Learn App

Welcome to Blackboard's mobile solution that helps students stay informed, up-do-date and connected. This app includes Class Collaborate - a synchronous web conferencing solution for high-quality virtual classes and meetings.

With the Blackboard Learn app, you can:
• Quickly view updates to your courses and content
• Take assignments and tests
• View grades for courses, assignments and tests
• Participate in Class Collaborate sessions on the go

Blackboard is available for FREE on iOS and Android devices.

 

App Store Link to BB Student AppGoogle Play Store Link to BB Student App

 

 

 

Commonly Used Programs and Tools

Useful Links and Downloads

Mailing Address
Center for eLearning
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue, RT201
Cleveland, OH 44115

Campus Location
Center for eLearning, RT201
1860 East 22nd Street
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Phone: 216.687.3960
Fax: 216.875.9733
elearning@csuohio.edu