Improved media player coming to Blackboard and MyMedia! Faster loading, responsive design, enhanced mobile, clickable captions.

Learn all about the upgrade on TechWeb, get a sneak peak of the enhancements in functionality, design, and performance on our MyMedia Player Comparison page  or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers

Not all systems will be able to run Blackboard Learn. If your computer does not have the proper hardware or software, Blackboard Learn may run slowly, lack some tool functionality or not at all.

Prior to using Blackboard Learn, compare your current system configuration with our system requirements below. You can also check your current browser’s compatibility at help.blackboard.com

System Requirements System Requirements
Operating System: Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
Operating System: OS X 10.14 (Mojave)
OS X 10.15 (Catalina)
OS X 11 (Big Sur)
RAM: 4 GB or higher Memory: 4 GB or higher
Browser: Firefox (Final Release Channel)
Chrome (Stable Channel)
Browser: Firefox (Final Release Channel)
Safari 12.0+
Chrome (Stable Channel)
Please Note: A web cam is recommended for all students taking an online course. Check with your program for additional details