{"id":2543,"date":"2014-01-06T14:16:31","date_gmt":"2014-01-06T19:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/?page_id=2543"},"modified":"2023-09-25T13:48:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T18:48:20","slug":"collaborate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/blackboard-documents\/collaborate\/","title":{"rendered":"Collaborate"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nBlackboard Collaborate is a web conferencing tool. Collaborate offers a live, virtual classroom environment with features that include audio, video, chat, application sharing and content sharing. Collaborate provides the functionality needed to support the 21st century teaching environment. It facilitates a way for faculty and students to interact as if they were meeting face-to-face.<\/p>\n

While Collaborate is not complicated to use, it requires some preparation on the part of the instructor (moderator) to be able to use it effectively. The following how-to guides will help you as the moderator to use Collaborate effectively. <\/p>\n

Prepare<\/h3>\n

Information for first-time users<\/a>
\nSystem Requirements<\/a>
\nGetting Started for Moderators<\/a>
\nBlackboard Collaborate Launcher Utility<\/a>
\nUse the V12.6 Configuration Room<\/a> to test your computer configuration
\nClear Java Cache (required)<\/a><\/p>\n

Orientation<\/h3>\n

Moderator Orientation Video [9:53]<\/a>
\nGetting Started for Moderators Quick Guide<\/a>
\nParticipant Orientation Video [7:20]<\/a>
\nGetting Started for Participants Quick Guide<\/a>
\nMobile Web Conferencing Orientation Video [2:50]<\/a><\/p>\n

Setup<\/h3>\n

Create Session<\/a>
\nEdit Session<\/a>
\nLoad PowerPoint Slides<\/a>
\nParticipant Setup\/Orientation Sample PowerPoint Slides<\/a><\/p>\n

Moderate<\/h3>\n

Essentials for Moderators<\/a>
\nModerator's Guide<\/a>
\nAccessibility Guide for Moderators<\/a>
\nJoin a Collaborate Session<\/a>
\nAudio\/Video Panel<\/a>
\nParticipants Panel<\/a>
\nChat Panel<\/a>
\nWhiteboard<\/a>
\nApplication Sharing<\/a>
\nWeb Tour<\/a>
\nPolling<\/a>
\nFile Transfer (Deliver Files)<\/a>
\nBreakout Rooms<\/a>
\nSession Attendance<\/a><\/p>\n

Recordings<\/h3>\n

Record Session<\/a>
\nView Recording<\/a>
\nLink to Recording<\/a>
\nShare Recording with Another Course\/Organization<\/a><\/p>\n

Guests<\/h3>\n

Invite Guests to Join Session<\/a>
\nIn-Session Invitations<\/a>
\nSend Recorded Session to a Guest<\/a><\/p>\n

Collaborate Plan (formerly Elluminate Plan)<\/h3>\n

General Information<\/a>
\nUsers Guide<\/a>
\nDownload Plan<\/a><\/p>\n

Better Practices<\/h3>\n

Collaborate Live-Event Better Practices (PDF)<\/a>
\nManaging Bandwidth in Web Conferencing Sessions<\/a>
\nManaging Bandwidth when Application Sharing<\/a>
\nManaging Session Video<\/a>
\nManaging Session Audio<\/a>
\nPrevent Echoing in Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Troubleshoot Problems<\/h3>\n

Common Issues encountered by web conferencing users<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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