INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS 

Required eResources

All resources are available in your Blackboard course and were paid with the eResource fees charged along with your tution. You do not need to go to the bookstore.

Minimum technical requirements:

Software Requirements

Learners will need to make sure appropriate software and plug-ins are installed on your computer. Be sure to review, and if necessary, install appropriate software and plug-ins listed in the software section of the Start Here >>>>> area in the Blackboard module shell.

  * Disable any pop-up blockers on your system while using Blackboard. 

 

Did you know all currently enrolled KCTCS students are eligible to install the full version of Office 365 Pro on up to 5 devices for free?

This includes PC, Mac, Apple tablets and phones, and Android tablets and phones. The software will continue to work as long as you are enrolled in at least one class at a KCTCS college. This gives you access to Outlook (for email), Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Read more at: http://kctcs.edu/email/FAQs.aspx

 

Other Resources

To assist with communication it is recommended that you purchase a microphone/headset/webcam.

Additionally, if you have a smart phone or tablet, you can download and use the Bb Mobile Learn App.

Minimum Hardware Requirements

Internet Connection Requirements Platform

Browsers

It is recommended learners have more than one browser installed.   At times it may be necessary to access certain web applications using various browsers.   These browsers are free to download and install.     

Be sure you understand how to disable any pop-up blockers on your system. This may be necessary while using Blackboard.