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"Course technology" refers to any software-based instructional materials that may be used to support your courses. This web page provides student downloads and instructions for BC3 adopted resources for educational material.


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Respondus LockDown Browser

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST!

Respondus LockDown Browser uses a standard Windows or Macintosh installer that can be downloaded by faculty or students.
This link is unique for BC3.


Browser Plug-ins You May Need for Class


Adobe Acrobat Reader
Use: Universal Document Distribution

Java Plug-in
Use: Blackboard Chat

Macromedia Shockwave Player
Use: Multimedia

Macromedia Flash Player
Use: Web Animation

Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer
Use: Viewing PowerPoint presentations online
(required if PowerPoint is not installed on resident computer; PC only)

RealPlayer
Use: Streaming/Multimedia

Apple Quicktime Player
Use: Streaming/Multimedia

Microsoft Windows Media Player
Use: Streaming/Multimedia

Blackboard Mobile Learn

Blackboard Mobile Learn is available at no cost from a partnership with Blackboard and Sprint. Only on Sprint Network Android and BlackBerry phones and on iPhone OS-powered devices over a WiFi connection.Download the app


McGraw-Hill Connect

  • If your instructor is using Connect in the class, he or she should ask you to log in and go to that Blackboard course.
  • If Connect assignments are already deployed in your Blackboard course, you may click on any of the Connect assignments in the Blackboard course.
  • Otherwise, you should go to "Tools", click on "McGraw-Hill Higher Education", and click on "Go to My Connect Section".
  • Follow the steps to log in or register.
  • You will be able to take Connect assignments directly from within the Blackboard course once the process is completed.

                                                                        Student Guide
                                                         Connect Resources for Students


Pearson MyMathLab

  • If your instructor is using MyMathLab in the class, you should have received an access code bundled with your textbook (If you bought it at the BC3 Bookstore).
  • MyMathLab provides instructors with a rich and flexible set of course materials and tools, and it offers students a personalized interactive learning environment, where they can learn at their own pace and measure their progress.
  • Click for System Requirements
  • Click this Getting Started link to:
    • Register
    • Sign-in
    • Enroll in another course (if applicable)
  • Once you are registered use the Sign-in link below to access your MyMathLab course.

                                                                        MyMathLab Sign-in


Pearson MyITLab

  • If your instructor is using MyITLab in the class, you should have received an access code bundled with your textbook (If you bought it at the BC3 Bookstore).
  • Students learn on simulation assignments that were built to match the projects or exercises found in the GO!, Exploring, and Skills for Success Series textbooks.
  • Click for System Requirements
  • Watch this video to see how to Set-up your Home Computer
  • Watch this video to see how to Register and Enroll
  • Once you are registered use the Sign-in link below to access your MyITLab course.

                                                                        MyITLab Sign-in
                                                                  Using ebooks in MyITLab
                                                          Working with Grader in MyITLab


Helpful BC3 Links


NBC Learn

BC3 has a license for NBC Learn so it is available to instructors and students through Blackboard. You will find NBC Learn in Course Tools and on you My Blackboard home page Tool Box.

Join MSNBC anchor Christina Brown for a video tour of the features and content of NBC News Archives on Demand. At any point in the tour you can fast forward or rewind to the section you want to watch. Click the transcript drawer for a listing of sections and their start times.


Wimba Classroom

An Internet-based video/audio conferencing system that will allow for real-time (synchronous) presentations/lectures to online students. Other uses may be virtual office hours for online instructors, tutoring sessions, review and so on.

Wimba Classrooms are located in each Blackboard course in the Navigation Menu under Collaboration Tools. If it is missing, then your instructor is probably not using Wimba Classroom.

The first time that you are to attend a Classroom, please run the Wimba Wizard to be sure your settings will support it.
For more information, click Wimba Web Help.


Division of Educational Technology

 

Ann McCandless
Dean of Educational Technology

 

Gloria Sabatelli
Coordinator of Educational Technology

 

Debra Brim
Educational Technology Support Specialist

 

Elaine Chuba
Division Secretary

724.284.8523 edtech@bc3.edu


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