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Open Office / Libre Office
OpenOffice - This application suite is similar to Microsoft Office and is recommended for students and/or parents as an alternative if they are unable obtain Microsoft Office.     OpenOffice can be downloaded from http://www.openoffice....
Software/Hardware requirements for accessing FLVS courses
Parents and/or students can determine what software/hardware are required to access an FLVS courses at:   http://flvs.net/areas/faqs/Pages/HardwareRequirements.aspx ...
Blackboard Elluminate/Blackboard Launcher
For instruction on how to set up and configure Java and/or the Blackboard launcher application, please contact the FLVS IT Help Desk at 800-374-1430, option #2 , or submit a help ticket at help.flvs.net . ...
I cannot re-launch a Blackboard collaborate session in Windows
Below is a list of items that you will want to check or perform if you are having issues with accessing a Blackboard Collaborate Live Lesson (For Windows Users).  The document covers, 1. Verification that Java is installed, 2. Verification...
Installing and downloading the Blackboard Launcher on a Mac
This article provides instructions on installing and downloading the Blackboard Collaborate Launcher. The launcher offers Mac OS X 10.8.4 and later users an easy way to join web conferencing sessions and play recordings by using a known and stable v...
Blackboard Sound Issues
Symptoms Sound check passes when running the Audio Wizard in Blackboard, but when in a live session is distorted. Resolution For a workaround please lower the sample rate in the volume settings as shown below. Step 1: Step 2: ...
Miami Dade Student Portal
The Miami-Dade portal is a platform that students from the Miami-Dade school district utilize to access their Florida Virtual School courses. Accessing their course(s) from the portal involves authentication between the Miami-Dade portal and VSA or...
Pasco eSchool Canvas
Some of the courses in the Pasco eSchool franchise are using a program called Canvas (a.k.a. Adobe Connect) to deliver live lessons. This program is not supported by FLVS and requires a separate login. If a student requires support of this program ...
"Cannot Connect to Speakers" error displayed when launching Blackboard Collaborate
Please follow the steps below: In the Start Menu select Control Panel Select Sounds On the Playback tab, select your output device     NOTE: This will be the same output device you select to use in your Blackboard Collaborate ...
What are the Minimum System Requirements?
Florida Virtual School courses make use of a wide variety of features and technologies, such as Java, Flash, HTML5, CSS2/3, and depending on the course, other specialized components that help you achieve a more immersive learning experience.   ...