Blackboard Compatibility Test
The function of the Blackboard Compatibilty Test is to determine whether or not you have the proper software installed and the proper options checked in order to access Blackboard without problem. Follow the instructions below for any setting that you do not pass.
If the gold bar appears in your browser, click on it and select "Allow Blocked Content.." to run the tests. Algonquin College does not run or use malicious code. We do not collect personal information or distribute such information. The sole purpose of this test is to confirm whether or not your web browser is ready to use Blackboard.
Detection routines from Browserspy.
| Computer Systems: | Settings: |
| JavaScript | |
| Browser? | |
| Operating System? | |
| Cookies Enabled? | |
| Active X Enabled? | |
| Java Installed? | |
| Flash Plugin Installed? | |
| Shockwave Plugin Installed? | |
| Silverlight Installed? | |
| Windows Media Player Installed? | |
| Adobe Reader Installed? | |
| Java Version |
Be sure that you have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader (not all classes require).
Not all components are required for all classes.