Share Content

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

 Share 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.
    Share Files Link on Settings Menu
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  2. Click the + Add Files Button to select files from your computer.*
    Share Files Panel with loading symbol
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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
    add power point presentation
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  4. Click on the file you would like to share and then click Share Now
    Select and share Powerpoint presentation
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  5. Click on a particular slide to begin sharing content at the slide. 
    Powerpoint slides to share in right panel
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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.
    Powerpoint slides being shared
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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.
    Stop sharing file hand over circle
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 Share Applications

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.

Share Application Screen

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

Select Application to share

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

allow share screen 2 with warning messageSelect screen to share

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

Screen being shared in Bb Collaborate Ultra session

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

stop sharing application

 Share Blank Whiteboard

Share Blank Whiteboard

  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.
    Select Bb Collaborate Ultra Whiteboard
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  2. Click Share Whiteboard in the Share Content window. 
    share blank whiteboard
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  3. You can edit your screen using the tools located on the left top corner.
    Edit Tools for Whiteboard
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