Advanced Technical Writing University of Idaho
 
STEP 1 of 2
Step 1 - Technical Check
Step 2 - Course Introduction

 

Please try the 3 technologies below  
A) Blackboard - Secure Login

Your first task is to make sure you can log into the Blackboard portion of your course. Your username is the same as your University of Idaho computer account. For example, Joe Vandal has an account like vand1234.

Main site: http://www.blackboard.uidaho.edu/

B) Adobe Acrobat Reader

Please try out this SAMPLE PDF file.

If you weren't able to see the sample pdf you may not have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or above plugin. Please visit Adobe to download it.

Main Adobe Acrobat Reader site:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html

Alternative language/ Accessibility site: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/alternate.html
 

C) Real Player Audio

Please try out this SAMPLE AUDIO file.

If you weren't able to see the sample audio file you may not have Real Player 8.0 or above installed.

Real site: http://www.real.com/freeplayer/?rppr=edu

Note: The Real Player is distributed free. Find the free version by going to:
http://www.real.com/freeplayer/?rppr=edu

Option 1:
If you're not having any problems with the tools above move on to the last step in this course introduction.   NEXT STEP >
 
Option 2:
If any of the technologies above do not work for you there is help documentation that may assist you in downloading the right software and/or trouble shooting your problem. If you're still unsure how to fix the situation please fill out the form below which will be submitted to your instructor. REPORT PROBLEM >