Learning Technology.
Boston University School of Public Health courses are delivered through the Blackboard learning management system. To effectively use Blackboard, users must have a computer with high-speed Internet. Speeds of at least 50 Mbps are recommended, as is a wired connection. Additionally, users must verify that their computers meet the Blackboard System Requirements set out by Boston University Information Services & Technology (IS&T).
In addition to the asynchronous material delivered via Blackboard, many courses will also incorporate synchronous elements via Zoom. To participate fully in Zoom live classrooms, users are required to have a headset with a microphone as well as a webcam. Please note that the minimum computer requirements for Blackboard are not the same as those required by Zoom. To determine if your computer also meets Zoom’s specifications, review the Zoom System Requirements.
Be advised, if your computer does not adhere to the system requirements for both Blackboard and Zoom, you may experience a degradation of content. Blackboard and Zoom may lose tool functionality or not work at all.