The following images and instructions will guide you through the process of joining a Collaborate meeting.
Blackboard Collaborate is a video conferencing tool used by students and instructors. Depending on your Collaborate session's settings, you may be able to participate with your instructor and other students using chat, video, and/or audio tools. Click on the arrows below to learn more about Collaborate's various tools and settings.
- To join a Blackboard Collaborate session, click the teal Join Room or click the title of the room located to the right of the purple circle icon.*
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*In some cases, your instructor may add a Blackboard Collaborate link to your course menu. Click the Blackboard Collaborate link to be directed to the Blackboard Collaborate page.
(Click on the image to enlarge) - Blackboard suggests that students use the Google Chrome browser in order to have the best experience in Collaborate Ultra. If users attempt to enter the room using a different browser (Safari, Firefox, etc.), the following message will appear. Users can choose to continue using a non-Chrome browser by simply clicking the "x" in the upper right area of the message or attempt to enter the room using Google Chrome.
(Click on the image to enlarge) - Non-Chrome users will be prompted to test their microphone and camera. Click Yes to start testing.
(Click on the image to enlarge) - Click the radio button next to Allow to give Collaborate permission to access your microphone and camera.
(Click on the image to enlarge) - Click Close after you have selected the allow option.
(Click on the image to enlarge) - On the Audio Test page, select a particular microphone by clicking on the drop-down menu.
(Click on the image to enlarge) - Select the appropriate microphone option.
(Click on the image to enlarge) - Begin speaking into the microphone. Note if the audio bar moves when you speak.
(Click on the image to enlarge) - Click Yes-It's working if the audio bar moves.
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*Please note: If the audio bar does not move, click No-I need help to be directed to a Blackboard support page or adjust your computer's microphone in your system sound preference settings. - Click on the camera option bar to select the appropriate camera.
(Click on the image to enlarge) - After selecting the appropriate camera, click Yes-It's working if your image appears.
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*Please note: If you cannot get your camera to work properly, click No-I need help to be directed to a Blackboard support page.