This guide will provide steps for creating recorded presentations in Blackboard Collaborate as part of an assignment or mid-term/final exam.
Accessing Blackboard Collaborate
To access Blackboard Collaborate within your online course:
From the course menu, click “Blackboard Collaborate”. The screen for Blackboard Collaborate will appear.
Click on “Join Room” (The room name various by course)
Attention First Time Users: You will be asked to complete a few steps to set up your audio and video settings. Additionally you may be asked to download some software, if needed. After the first time, you will not be asked to complete this again. To complete these steps, visit this page: To edit audio & video settings in Blackboard Collaborate. When done, return to this page.
3. After the first time setting up your audio and video you will be asked to enter your to join the session.
- Enter Your Name
- Click "Join Session"
- You will see a screen joining you into the session. Don't worry if it take a minute or two.
Steps to Recording
Once you have completed the audio and video settings, you are ready to record your presentation. The following instructions will walk you through the presentation and recording process.