Blackboard Collaborate

Orientation and Training for Blackboard Collaborate

Blackboard Collaborate can be used to create an online classroom in real time with voice, talking head, application sharing, PowerPoint, video, web tours, closed captioning, and more. Blackboard Collaborate sessions can be archived to create tutorials that students can access on demand. Please follow the steps below to get you and your computer ready to use Blackboard Collaborate !

Phase 1 - Setting Up!
Print the Blackboard Collaborate Quick Reference Guide	5 min
Verify your computer hardware is ready to use Blackboard Collaborate Computer operating system of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or MAC OS X version 10.5 or higher 1GB RAM (min 256MB Free/Available) 200MB of free hard disk space Microphone and speakers, preferably a headset Web cam (optional)	15 min
Add the Blackboard Collaborate training page to your FAVORITES	1 min

Phase 2 - The Overview
Getting Started with Blackboard Collaborate	22 min
Connection Speed	15 min

Phase 3 - Moderator Tools
After choosing link below, choose the corresponding link under the "Recordings" header. In addition, please print the "Quick Reference Guide" for the particular topic before you listen to the recording.
Introduction to the Participants Panel	4 min
Using the Audio & Video Panel	5 min
Using Chat	3 min
Audio Setup Wizard	5 min
Loading a PowerPoint File	3 min
Using the Whiteboard	6 min
Introduction to the Whiteboard	6 min
Using the Polling Feature Wizard	5 min
Using Applicaiton Sharing	7 min
Introduction to Application Sharing	4 min
Using Web Tour	3 min
Indroduction to Web Tour	3 min
Using Telephony	15 min
Getting Started with Recording	4 min

Phase 4 - Skills Assessment
Call 660-248-6197 to arrange a test date and time for your skills assessment. Please provide two business days advance notice.	30 min

Phase 5 - Room Setup
Technology services will setup your Blackboard Collaborate room	30 min