Google Chrome Settings Impacting Blackboard Integrations
Update Your Browser Settings Today
Beginning in January 2024, Google will begin restricting all third-party cookies in Chrome by default. Technology tools used for instruction in Blackboard may use third-party cookies. If third-party cookies are restricted, the ability to access or view content could be impacted.
Examples of technologies that may require users to enable third-party cookies include the following:
- Blackboard
- CourseArc
- Panopto
- Poll Everywhere
- Publisher materials (ALEKS, Cengage, McGraw-Hill, Macmillan, zyBooks, etc)
- Qwickly Attendance
- VoiceThread
Take Action
Chrome users have several options to manage their Chrome settings to avoid losing access to instructional tools:
- Opt-Out:The first users who receive this new Tracking Protection feature can opt-out by clicking the settings (gear) icon in a notification.
- Manage Permissions: For users who don't opt-out, an eye icon will appear in the address bar when Chrome blocks an integrated tool because it uses a cookie. Click on the eye icon and select the option to permit cookies temporarily.
- Allow Cookies: Users can update their browser settings to allow third-party cookies in Chrome.
Did You Know?
Chrome is not the only browser that restricts third-party cookies by default. To manage settings for another browser, please see How do I enable third-party cookies for Blackboard and related integrations?
Connect with Instructional Technology
As always, if you have any questions about teaching, learning, and technology at UMBC, please consider the following options:
- Check our extensive FAQ collection
- Open a ticket via RT
- Follow the Instructional Technology & DoIT myUMBC groups
- Request a consult with instructional technology staff
- PIVOT | Academic Continuity | Keep On Teaching | Student Technology Resources
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Posted: January 4, 2024, 4:15 PM