CTDLC uses three course management systems for their online courses, Blackboard, WebCT, and WebMentor.
| Technical Requirements/Support | Blackboard | WebCT | WebCT Vista | WebMentor |
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Browsers |
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| Microsoft Internet Explorer* | 5.0 or higher | 5.0-6.0 | 5.5 SP2 or higher | 5.5 or higher |
| Netscape Communicator/Navigator | 7.1, 7.2 | 4.76, 6.2, & 7.0 | 7.0, 7.1, 7.2 | 7.1, 7.2 |
| America Online** | Not Supported | 7.0 | 8.0, 9.0 | 5.0 or higher |
| Firefox | 1.0-1.5 | Not Supported | 1.0-1.5 | 1.5 |
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Browser
Settings
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| Requires JavaScript Enabled | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Requires Java Enabled | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Requires Cookies Enabled | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Operating
Systems
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| Microsoft Windows | 98 or higher | 98 or higher | 98 SE or higher | 98 or higher |
| Mac OS*** | 9.2 or higher | 9.x, 10.1, or 10.2 | 10.1.x, 10.2.x | 10.2 or higher |
| Linux O/S | Not Supported | Supported | Not Supported | Supported |
* WebCT does not support Internet Explorer 5.5 without Service Pack 2.
** Blackboard & WebCT do not officially support the AOL browser. Both suggest using Netscape or Internet Explorer after connecting to AOL.
***Users may experience problems using Macintosh & Netscape inside Blackboard & WebCT courses.
To see if your browser meets the course requirements, click here.
Students are strongly encouraged to have virus protection software installed on their computer. Any infected files that are uploaded to the CTDLC servers will be deleted automatically to prevent the spread of infection.
In addition, learners should have some general knowledge of the Internet, email, and file transfer. Some of the courses require a CD-ROM drive. In addition, students should be self-starters with strong organization and time management skills.
Tuition for the courses is listed under the course description and is payable directly to the institution offering the courses.
Check starting dates with individual institution. You are expected to comply with the policies and regulations of the institution which offers the course(s) in which you enroll.