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Can you hear me?
Yes = Green CheckNo = Red X
Click the button to submit your response.
Audio Setup
•Testing Sound– Make sure that the power switch on your speakers or
headphones are turned on and the volume is turned up.– Is there a volume or sound control on your computer?
• You may have to switch from computer audio to headphone device.
• Audio Setup Wizard• Click the Icon
highlighted in the picture
• Or Click Tools, Audio, Audio Setup Wizard
• Audio Setup Wizard• Click the Icon
highlighted in the picture
• Or Click Tools, Audio, Audio Setup Wizard
Presented By: Briana TaylorInstructional Technologist
CETL
An Introduction to Blackboard Collaborate
Agenda
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Setting Up Setting Up a Sessiona Session
Blackboard CollaborateCommunication Tools
Parts of the Screen
Audio/Video PanelAudio/Video Panel
Participants and session interactions
Participants and session interactions
ChatChat
Participants Window
Icons are privileges for•Microphone•Web Camera•Chat•White Board•Screen Sharing•Web Tour
Highlight when in use
Buttons in this row
1.Emoticons
2.Change status to Away3.Raise and Lower Hand4.Answer Poll Question
Numbers indicate the order in which hands have been raised.
Voice over Internet
• Click the Microphone Button to talk.
• The microphone icon highlights in blue next
to your name.
– Please give us a little greeting with your
name and your department.
• Click the Talk Button to TURN OFF your
microphone
– It is a take turns or walkie-talkie fashion.
• Maximum of 6 microphones at once, but
Moderator may choose to set max to any
number between 1 and 6.
– I recommend 2 or 3 max simultaneous talkers.
Web Cameras
1. Click Preview – Option for color
2. Click Video to begin sharing
– If you would like to speak, don’t forget to also click the microphone button.
– What courses are you teaching in the summer or fall? Do you teach any courses online?
3. Click Video again to turn your web camera off
Live Chat
Teaching Tip: Prepare discussion questions before class.What are the benefits to using Live Chat during lessons when
you may also be using microphones and web cameras?
Type in the white box and push enter.
Different tabs for whole room vs. moderators
Private Chat
• To send a private chat, right click on a name in the participants window or hover over a name to get the options menu.
• Click Send a Private Chat.• Chat opens new tab.
Note: Moderators have the option to supervise all private chats.
Polling
• SynchronousA. MicrophoneB. Web CameraC. Live Chat
• AsynchronousA. Discussion BoardsB. Individual
AssignmentsC. Email
Which form of communication do you use most?Submit your answer using the polling in the participants window.
The Online Whiteboard
Whiteboard
• Pen and Highlighters
• Pointers
• Lines
• Shapes
• Select Objects
• Insert Clipart
• Text
• Take a picture
Match the Whiteboard Tool Icon to its function
Uploading a PowerPoint
1. Click Load Content2. Browse to File on your computer, Click Open - you may see a progress bar or PowerPoint open, do not close anything, just wait for it to finish loading3. Use Page Explorer to reorder slides if needed - if you need to reopen page explorer at anytime, click icon in top right that has drop down arrow
Application Sharing
1. Select Application Sharing2. Click Ok on any pop up messages or Click Start3. Select desktop or application from the list, Click
Share4. Yellow Box Shows Sharing5. Chat Box (open or minimize)6. Click Stop (top, in yellow)7. Click Whiteboard (icon at top with pen scribble)
Tips for Presenting Online
• Upload slides before class starts• Always begin with an audio/video check• If Internet is slow for some people then do one task
at a time • application sharing and webcameras require a
fast connection speed• Follow Good Screen Design
• Keep Slides Simple and Visual• Make it Interactive
• Incorporate Tools for You and the Class• Polling• Whiteboard tools (Pointer, highlighter)• Chat Box, Microphones, and Webcameras
How can you keep students engaged online?
Schedule a Session
• Edit Mode is ON• Click + in course menu• Tool Link• Type = Blackboard Collaborate
Scheduling Manager
Check Box to Make Available
Scheduling a Blackboard Collaborate Session
Scheduling a Blackboard Collaborate Session
• Click Create Session
Scheduling a Blackboard Collaborate Session
• Give a Session Title– Recommend using course name and date
Scheduling a Blackboard Collaborate Session
• Date – set the Start Date and End Date. Session can be for a specific date and time or set to run over a longer period of time for example for a full semester or term.
• Early session entry – the period of time before the start of the session during which users can join the session.
Scheduling a Blackboard Collaborate Session
More Session Options
• Restrict Participants – to restrict access to the session to a sub-set of the participants registered in the course. Participants can then be assigned the role of Moderator or Participant.
• Allow Unregistered Guest - If a session has been set to allow unregistered guests, an HTTP web address will be created. This link can be copied and pasted into emails or documents to distribute to guests you wish to invite to the session.
• Select Allow Unregistered Guests to invite by email a guest who is not registered in the course. The link will be specific to that invitee. To find this link again later, locate your session in the list. Click the chevron to the right of its name to open the options menu, then select Guest Link.
?Summary
• Blackboard Collaborate Communication Tools
• The Online Whiteboard• Scheduling a Session
