Framingham State College Student Guide to Blackboard

Table of Contents

1. Welcome!
2. About the Guide
3. Getting Started with Blackboard
4. Blackboard Learning Environment
5. Blackboard Features and Functionality
6. Blackboard Course Environment
7. Collaborative Learning Tools
8. Student (Course) Tools
9. Blackboard Upgrade QuikFAQs(c)
10. Student Strategies for Success
11. Technology Requirements
    1. Technology Tips
    2. Blackboard Preferred Browsers
    3. Using Internet Explorer 7 (IE 7)
12. Resource Information
13. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Using Internet Explorer 7 (IE 7)

Upgrades to Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 (IE 7) may require that you set up Blackboard as a trusted site and modify Active X settings to take advantage of some the LMS features and functionality.

To begin, follow the steps outlined below. If you experience any problems contact the 24/7 Blackboard Support at 1.866.361.8970 or contact ATDE at atde@frc.mass.edu.

Adding Blackboard as a Trusted Site

Launch IE 7 from your desktop

1. Select Tools > Internet Options
2. Left click on the Trusted Sites icon (green circle with white checkmark)
3. Left click on the Sites button
4. Take the checkmark off of the box that says, "Require server verification [https:] for all sites in this zone"

In the textbox area labelled, Add this Web site to the zone:

1. Enter: http://framingham.blackboard.com
2. Left click on the Add button
3. Click OK
4. Click Ok on the Internet Properties window

To modify Active X Controls

1. From the IE Tools menu select Internet Options
2. Click the Advanced Tab
3. Under Security
4. Select > Allow Active Content to run files on my computer
5. Save your changes