Recommended Basic Computer Requirements for Web and TeleWeb Courses:

Microsoft Windows XP or Vista

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
or
Firefox Version 2.0 or higher
(AOL will not work with many web courses!)

Microsoft Word (or ability to save in Microsoft Word format)

CD-ROM Drive (DVD Player may be helpful!)

Printer connected to your computer

DSL / Cable Connection

Note:  DVD Player may be needed for courses requiring students to view videos.

Notes: 

CIS146, CIS147, and CIS148 require Microsoft Office 2007 to complete lab assignments in a completely distance format.

CIS249 requires Microsoft Windows Vista to complete lab assignments in a completely distance format.

ENG101, ENG102, ENG271, and ENG272 all require Microsoft Word or the ability to save documents in Microsoft Word format.  OpenOffice is a free software package that will allow you to save documents in Microsoft Word format.  It may be downloaded from http://www.openoffice.org.

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Blackboard Campus Edition 6.0

Logging into Blackboard:

Note:  Click "Yes" or "OK" to any security messages that appear during the login process.

• > Go to http://www.nwscc.edu
  > Click the Blackboard link on the left side of the screen under Featured Links
  > Click on Northwest-Shoals Community College
  > Click Log In
• > Enter User ID and Password and click the OK button
  User ID:  first initial + last initial + student number (Example:  jd12345)
  Password:  student number
• (Student Number is the student number assigned by the college.  It should be under your name on your NW-SCC OneCard / ID.)

Blackboard Demonstration Videos

(Note:  These videos require Windows Media Player.  Most Windows computers have a version of the player already installed.  If your computer does not have the player, you can download it for free here.)

Blackboard Intro (how to log in)

Navigating in Blackboard - Blackboard Screen Capture

View Announcements

Discussion Posting

Discussion Postings - Blackboard Screen Capture

Submit an Assignment

Assignments - Blackboard Screen Capture

Send a Mail Message

Assessments - Blackboard Screen Capture

Blackboard Browser Tuneup & Support

Always run a browser check to make sure your computer has all necessary plug-ins to run Blackboard.  You can do this after you log in to your Blackboard course or by using the link above.

If you are unable to correct the technical problem you are having, please contact the Distance Education Office at 256-331-5395 or cookson@nwscc.edu, and we will work with you and Blackboard to find a solution.

Blackboard Online Student Support Center

Ask Dr. C
Ask Dr. C is a question-and-answer service provided for students that is moderated by an expert group of trainers, instructional designers, administrators, project managers, support specialists, and developers.

 

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Student Video

Student QuickStart

Student User Manual

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