About Internet Technology The LSU Independent and Distance Learning website uses several techniques to make your visit to our site more enjoyable and efficient. Some of these features are blocked by certain web browsers, especially “pop-up windows” and “cookies.” On the LSU Independent and Distance Learning website, you will not encounter any popup ads or other unwanted information. In order to take full advantage of our site, you may need to make a few adjustments to your browser settings. Popup WINDOWS Some sections of our site can only be accessed through popup windows. This simplifies navigation of the site. If you have installed popup blocker software, you may need to temporarily disable it to access these parts of the site. If your popup blocker software allows you to specify certain trusted websites to display popups, then you can add the LSU Independent and Distance Learning site (www.is.lsu.edu) to your trusted list. To find out how to do this, refer to the documentation that came with your software. Also, Windows XP service pack 2, has a built-in popup blocker for Internet Explorer. If you are using Windows XP service pack 2, simply hold down the 'Control' key while you click on the 'Begin Quiz' button. This will by-pass the blocking feature built into Internet Explorer. In IE7 simple click 'Tools', move your mouse down to 'Pop-up Blocker' and click on 'Turn Off Pop-up Blocker'. (If the 'Menu Bar' does not appear in your IE7, right click just before the 'Home' Button and choose 'Menu Bar') (If 'Tools' does not appear in your 'Menu Bar', right click just before the 'Home' Button and choose 'Customize Command Bar' then 'Add or Remove Commands...') Cookies Your browser must be set to accept cookies in order to make use of certain functions on our site. Items such as usernames and passwords are temporarily stored in the browser in order for us to make your visit private and secure. Additionally, while browsing courses, accessing the FAQ's or Policies and Procedures sections, and viewing the Student Services pages, cookies will be used to track your interests and present you with the most relevant information. None of your personal information will be stored on our server. If you have not deactivated cookies in your browser, chances are you are accepting them. If you have disabled cookies, please check your browser settings and activate them. javascript Our website displays a large amount of information. Javascript allows us to implement a more streamlined and efficient navigation system, making your navigation options obvious and accessible. By default, your browser allows the use of Javascript, but if you cannot access the dropdown menus on the home page, check your browser settings and turn Javascript on. Questions If you have any questions about these topics or any other technical questions, please feel free to contact us here at Independent and Distance Learning. To e-mail your questions, click here. Back to Entrance Page