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Tools and Resources

This section contains information about technology needed to participate in online courses at UCA. Additionally, you will also find up-to-date information regarding technical support.

D2L Brightspace (more commonly known as simply Brightspace) is a course management system used by UCA.

 

Logging In

Students can log in to Brightspace from  or at . Your username is the first part of your UCA email and (in the email jdoe1@cub.uca.edu, the username is jdoe1).

Once in Brightspace, click the Course selector, and then click the course you wish to access.

If you need information on how to navigate Brightspace or having technical problems, there are several support options. First, check  for information regarding your problem. Next, check out  and if you are still experiencing problems, contact the UCA IT Help Desk (see above).

 

Brightspace Pulse Mobile App is iOS and Android configured to enable you to access much of your Brigtspace content from your mobile devices.

 

 

Respondus LockDown Browser is a secure browser for taking exams in Brightspace. It prevents you from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during an assessment. If a Brightspace exam requires Respondus LockDown Browser, the exam will not be accessible with a standard web browser.

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Respondus Monitor

You may be required to use a webcam, in addition to LockDown Browser. (The webcam feature is sometimes referred to as “Respondus Monitor.”) Your computer must have a functioning webcam and microphone. Mac users must have Adobe Flash Player installed to use Safari, even if a different browser is normally used.

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The Online Essentials section contains information about technology needed to participate in online classes at 51��¥ Online. Additionally, you will also find up-to-date information regarding technical support and university policies and procedures. Please read this page carefully especially if this is your first online class.

Multimedia Plugins

Your computer should have a sound and video card. However, to experience multimedia online, you may also need special software programs called plugins. Plugins allow your web browser to view or play certain types of files, such as some audio, video, or chat functions.

• Adobe Reader – . Please be mindful of the optional offers that come checked on the download page, as you do not need these optional offers for Adobe Reader to function correctly.

• Adobe Flash Player – . Please be mindful of the optional offers that come checked on the download page, as you do not need these optional offers for Adobe Reader to function correctly.

Java

Java is a programming language and software platform that is required for certain features of Blackboard to function properly. Some of the important features of Blackboard which use Java include assessments, surveys, discussions, file uploading, and downloading.

JRE versions 7 and 8 are the recommended versions for features that depend on it. JRE version 6 may work but could result in unexpected behavior. Oracle has acknowledged some security issues with JRE version 6.

To verify if you have Java installed on your PC .
Java is free to download. Get the latest version at.

Software and Plugins

Multimedia or software packages and plugins will be required for your study or to access multimedia applications on the web in relation to your studies. Also, there is a list of optional software that may be of interest to you but may not be required. Please check your course syllabus for needed software and plugins.
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UCA Email

All UCA students access their email through Google Apps for Education. For more information on Google Apps for Education, please visit .