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If your instructor gives you permission to add content to a Collaborate session, you can learn how to add various types of content (share files, share whiteboard) by content by reviewing the info below.

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titleShare Files

Share Files
 

  1. After you have joined the Collaborate room, click share content icon (third from the left) on the bottom Blackboard Collaborate Ultra menu. Click Share Files.
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  2. Click the + Add Files Button to select files from your computer.*
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    *Optionally, drag and drop files directly into the Add Files Here box.
  3. Click the file you wish to share and then click Open. 
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  4. Click on the file you would like to share and then click Share Now. 
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  5. Click on a particular slide to begin sharing content at the slide. 
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  6. To scroll through the slides, use the arrows at the top of the page. Optionally, use the tools on the top left of the Collaborate page to annotate your images.
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  7. When you are ready to stop sharing your presentation, click Stop Sharing in the top right corner of the Collaborate window.
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Share Applications

  1. After you have joined the Collaborate room, click share content icon (third from the left) on the bottom Blackboard Collaborate Ultra menu. Click Share Application/Screen.

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2. Click on the application/screen that you would like to share.

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3. Select your screen you want to share and click Allow.

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4. The application will then appear in the Collaborate Ultra window. Whatever is on the selected screen will be shown on the collaborate window.

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5.  When you are ready to end application sharing, click stop sharing

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titleShare Blank Whiteboard

Share Blank Whiteboard

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Applications

  1. After you have joined the Collaborate room, click share content icon (third from the left) on the bottom Blackboard Collaborate Ultra menu. Click Share Blank Whiteboard.
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  2. Click Share Whiteboard in the Share Content window. 
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  3. You can edit your screen using the tools located on the left top corner.
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