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  1. Under Course Tools in Course Management, click Blackboard Collaborate Ultra

    Blackboard Collaborate Ultra tool in course management
  2. Click on the Course Room Options circle. 
    Course room optionsImage Modified
  3. Select Edit settings from the menu. 
    Edit settings dropdownImage Modified
  4. If you want students to load or share content, select the Default Attendee Role to be Presenter. If students will also need to start a recording, select the Default Attendee Role to be Moderator. Otherwise, leave the default role as participant. For more information see /wiki/spaces/MAR/pages/14191636
    set default attendee to presenter
  5. As long as it does not violate intellectual property rights, select to Allow recording downloads for students to review material offline. 
    Allow recording downloads
  6. By default participants in a session can share their audio, share their video, post chat messages, and draw. If you prefer student to not have access to these features, uncheck the boxes. You can also adjust these permissions in the session.
    Participant permissions 
  7. Click Save
    Save button

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