Browser Support

1 Browser SupportOn this pageSupported browsersTested devices and operating systemsJava and other Browser pluginsAnalytics for Learn Browser supportConfiguration notesClient technology changes from previous releasesTechnologies not supportedSupport for interfaces with the Original ExperienceRelated Support Explorer Security Zones and Compatibility ViewBlackboard Learn is a Browser -based application where you can work on and submit assignments and othercoursework. Use these resources to determine if your web Browser is compatible with your institution's version browsersTo learn more about Blackboard's general Browser Support policy, and to find information on Javascript, cookies,and other software, see the Browser Support Policy OS Browser VersionsMobile and Tablet OS BrowserVersions*Android BrowserNot available4+Chrome36+35+Edge20+20+Firefox 31+UnsupportedInternet Explorer11 UnsupportedSafari6+6+* Mobile versions of these browsers aren't supported for Blackboard Learn at this time, although users mayhave success using them.

2 Blackboard Learn with the Ultra experience iscompatible with these browsers onmobile and tablet : Browser Support Copyright 2017 Blackboard ** Google Chrome versions 42+ and Microsoft Edge do not Support NPAPI-type plug-ins, including Java plug-insand many media Browser plug-ins. Blackboard doesn't Support these browsers for use in the followingcircumstances: 1) with embedded media types that require third-party NPAPI plug-ins for viewing and 2) themultiple-file upload interface located in the Content Collection, although the other multiple-file upload interfacesare supported on these devices and operating systemsA variety of devices and operating systems were used to test the supported browsers.

3 Support is not limited tothese specific operating systems. The desktop Browser versions above are supported regardless of the particulardevice or operating system on which they SystemsWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Mac OS , Mac OS , Mac , iOS, Android, Windows Mobile, Chrome OSiOS DevicesiPod Touch , iPhone 4S, iPhone 5S, iPhone5c, iPhone 6, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPadMini 3, iPad Air 2 Android DevicesGalaxy S4, Galaxy S5, HTC G1, LG C800 myTouch, HTC One, Galaxy Note2014, HTC One M8 Windows Mobile DevicesVenue 8 Pro, Lumia 520, Lumia 930 Chrome OS DevicesChromebook (Chrome Browser ; features requiring NPAPI plug-ins are notsupported)Blackboard strives to make all its products as accessible as possible.

4 The two most recently available versions ofJAWS are used during accessibility testing of each Blackboard Learn and other Browser pluginsA handful of features in Blackboard Learn require particular additional software to be installed. Without these, thefeatures themselves do not function. The following Blackboard Learn features have plugin requirements: Multiple file uploads in Course Files and Content Collection requires the Java Runtime Environment(JRE) from Oracle enabled as a Browser plugin. The single file upload tool does not have thisrequirement. The upload applet is signed by Blackboard and includes a timestamping authority thatallows the applet to run even after the certificate has expired.

5 The Meeting Room and Blackboard Collaborate synchronous communication features, available viaBuilding Block, requiredownload and installation of Blackboard Collaborate Launcherbut do notrequire the Java JRE Browser launcher is only required for Blackboard Collaborate with the Original experience. BlackboardCollaborate with the Ultra experience does not require any : Browser Support Copyright 2017 Blackboard versions 7 and 8are the recommended versions for features that depend on it. JRE version 6 may work, butcould result in unexpected behavior. Oracle has acknowledged some security issues with JRE version Learn does not require any other Browser plugins.

6 To learn more about Browser plugins, assistivetechnology, and other supporting software, see the Browser Support Policy topic in this for Learn Browser supportReports and visualizations available in Analytics for Learn are delivered via third party business intelligence toolsfrom Blackboard partners, specifically Microsoft (Reporting Services) for embedded reports and Pyramid (PyramidBI Office) for dashboard building. These products have their own commitments to Browser Support , and so thedetails below are subject to change based on product decisions made by our for Learn reports that display within the Learn interface are supported in all the same browsers as Microsoft Reporting Services reports are also supported in the same browsers as Learn.

7 Refer to theMicrosoft website for more information onbrowser Support for Microsoft Reporting view Pyramid dashboards, an HTML-5 compatible Browser is required. Older versions of Internet Explorer thathave been deprecated by Microsoft are not compatible for viewing Pyramid reports. To build Pyramid dashboards,an NPAPI-compatible Browser is required because the Pyramid builder uses the Microsoft Silverlight Chrome has deprecated NPAPI Support , so this Browser is incompatible. Firefox or Safari users must installand configure the Silverlight plugin to use it in their notes Internet Explorer is only supported in Standards Mode.

8 Mac OS X + Java for Original Blackboard Learn interfaces: Java is no longer shipped as part ofthe OS install and must be downloaded and installed by users on request of application/applet - thisis a one-time action on the part of the technology changes from previous releases Internet Explorer 10 Support ended. Expansion of Support definition by Browser types and versions to be inclusive of additional operatingsystems and formats including mobile and tablet not supported Windows XP Windows, Mac OS, and Linux systems not running a supported browserLearn: Browser Support Copyright 2017 Blackboard Internet Explorer versions 10 and lower which are no longer supported by Microsoft; InternetExplorer on mobile devices Firefox versions 30 and lower on desktop.

9 All Firefox versions on mobile devices Chrome versions 35 and lower (version 34 and lower on mobile devices) Safari versions 5 and lower JRE 5 for Blackboard Learn Original user interfacesSupport for interfaces with the Original ExperienceSome user interfaces in Blackboard Learn in the SaaS deployment have not yet been updated to the Ultraexperience. These interfaces include, but are not limited to the following areas: Original Course View using the Blackboard Learn Original Course View Administrator configuration areas Content Collection Enterprise surveys Goals manager Outcomes Assessment featuresThese Original experience interfaces are not supported on tablets and hand-held devices, although users mayhave some success using them on these section only applies to Blackboard Learn SaaS : Browser Support Copyright 2017 Blackboard