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ANGEL https://angel.buffalostate.edu

ANGEL, Buffalo State’s new learning management system, takes its name from "A New Global Environment for Learning," was developed by Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.  ANGEL is used by many institutions, including UCLA, Penn State, SUNY Plattsburgh, and SUNY Brockport.

Please see https://angel.buffalostate.edu/help for additional support information and ANGEL tutorials.

Browser requirements and and computer recommendations

To check your browser and computer requirements go to: http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/angelhelp/Diagnos.asp

To use ANGEL successfully, the Web browser that you use should display frames, run Java 1.4.1 (or later) and JavaScript, and have cookies enabled.

A no-frames mode of ANGEL is available. When logged onto ANGEL, in the lower right and corner you will see "508". Click on the "508" and you will be in the no-frames mode.

PCs
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Mozilla 1.7 or higher, or Firefox 1.03 or higher

Macintoshes
Safari 1.1 or higher, Mozilla 1.7 or higher, or Firefox 1.03 or higher for OS 10.2 or higher
Safari 1.3 or higher for OS 10.3.9
Note: Internet Explorer for the Mac will not work with ANGEL.

America Online (AOL)
Log on to AOL, then use Internet Explorer to access ANGEL.
Macintosh AOL users should use one of the browsers recommended above.

Computer Recommendations

The ANGEL Task Force suggests that the computer you use to access ANGEL be configured with the following:

Minimum hardware and software suggested:

  • Windows:
    Pentium class II / III 400 Mhz processor, 128 MB of RAM, 10 GB hard drive, CD-ROM drive, Windows 98, 2000, or XP, antivirus software
  • Macintosh:
    PowerPC G3 or higher, 128 MB of RAM, 10 GB hard drive, CD-ROM drive, OS X (10.3 or higher), antivirus software

Screen resolution of 800x600 pixels or higher.

Internet access through a high-speed connection (ISDN, DSL, cable), or by a modem no slower than 56.6 bps.

SLN http://sln.suny.edu

If your class is online using the SUNY Learning Network, there will be a few different steps you need to take to get started. These are simple steps so do not worry!

Buffalo State has been a member of the SUNY Learning Network (SLN) since 2000 and has offered undergraduate and graduate level courses via this system. SLN classes do not use ANGEL; therefore you will access this system differently.

To access SLN, you will use a different username than you use for SABRE. Your username for SLN is simple to remember - it is your first name and your last name. For example, Joan Smith. Notice the space between the first and last name.

You will choose your own password and an e-mail address. You can use any e-mail address you like. You do not have to use your College account for SLN. Feel free to use your personal e-mail account.

To get started, you must request a SLN username and password via an online form on the SLN Web site.

  1. Go to http://sln.suny.edu
  2. Choose Students
  3. If you have never taken an SLN online class, choose Create SLN Account. If you have taken an SLN class in the past, just log in.
  4. The system will perform a check of your computer. You may then choose Yes, create account.
  5. Fill out the online form which will generate your SLN account.
  6. Select SLN
  7. Select Buffalo / University College
  8. Fill out the online form. It is long, but please fill it all out and read it carefully!!!
  9. Once you have carefully read and filled out the form, click the Create Account button at the bottom of the Web form.
  10. Print the confirmation message
  11. Wait to receive the username and password information to the e-mail account you provided form. This takes about an hour but may take up to 24 hours during peak times.
  12. Return to http://sln.suny.edu and log in.

For information on SLN's technical requirements, see http://sln.suny.edu/sln_whatissln.htm.

Please note that there is a Help Desk for SLN classes. This is called the SUNY Learning Network Help Desk and please do NOT confuse it with the Buffalo State College Computer Support Center. They are very different places. If you ever need any assistance with SLN classes, call the SUNY Learning Network Help Desk at 1-800-875-6269. They are open seven days a week.

Successful Electronic Learner

See How to be a successful electronic learner.

Turnitin http://www.turnitin.com

See Turnitin Student Instructions.