Frequently Asked Questions
General Blackboard Help
How do I login to Blackboard?
You can login to Blackboard using links from the My Courses tab in OwlNet or by using http://harfordcc.blackboard.com and your OwlNet username/password combination.
How do I submit an assignment?
How do I take a test?
How do I use the discussion boards?
How do I use email?
How do I view my grades?
Some Blackboard courses use browser plug-ins. To view portions of these sites, you may need one or more of the plug-ins below. Browsers will generally automatically download any plug-in required by a particular page. For the latest plug-in information from Blackboard, visit their site.
Java - Sun Microsystems
Run applications and applets that use Java technology.
Java is required for some Blackboard components. Some Blackboard courses use Java technology in course content.
To install this software:
- Click Java - Get It Now. The Download Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment page appears.
- Review and accept the License Agreement.
- Select the appropriate download and follow the online instructions.
Note: Alternate links for Macintosh operating systems:
- For Mac OS X, download and install the latest version of Java for Mac OS X.
- For Mac OS 9 and earlier, download and install the MRJ 2.2.5.
PowerPoint Viewer
View PowerPoint presentations.
Some Blackboard courses use PowerPoint presentation software. If you don't have Microsoft Office, download the PowerPoint viewer.
Word Viewer
View Word documents.
Some Blackboard courses use Word document software. If you don't have Microsoft Office, download the Word viewer.
Windows Media Player
Play video and audio.
Some Blackboard courses use video or audio that can be played with Windows Media Player.
RealPlayer
Play video and audio.
Some Blackboard courses use video or audio that can be played with RealPlayer.
QuickTime
View QuickTime video.
Some Blackboard courses use Quicktime video.
Shockwave
Animation and interactive content
Macromedia Shockwave is used in some Blackboard courses for interactive quizzes, animations, and activities.
Flash
Animation and interactive content
Macromedia Flash is used in some Blackboard courses for interactive quizzes, animations, and activities.
Adobe Reader
View, navigate, and print Adobe PDF files across all major computing platforms.
Adobe PDF documents are used in some Blackboard courses and websites.
When will my course be available?
Online courses and any other course that uses Blackboard will be officially open to students on the first day of the semester. Some courses may open early; if you have questions about a specific course, your best source for information is the course instructor.
I'm having a technical problem with MyITLab. Who can help?
If you are having problems with MyITLab, call their technical support hotline toll free at 800-677-6337. Phone support is available Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM EST; Sunday, 5 PM to 11:59 PM EST.