Best practices for best experience Close all programs on your computer except for the browser you are using for your Collaborate session. Use a hard-wired (Ethernet) connection, if available. If not available, use a Wifi connection. Only use up-to-date Internet browsers that are supported by Blackboard Collaborate.
To change your output device, click the switch icon in the Select Audio Output Device pop-up window. Make your changes in the Sound Output window. Close the window and continue with the wizard.
If you are using a Chrome browser, you can share video from sites like YouTube or open video and audio files you have on your desktop. Within your Blackboard Collaborate session, open the Collaborate panel and select the Share Content tab. Select Share Application/Screen.Sep 28, 2020
To increase or decrease the microphone or speaker volume during a session, press the slider and drag it right or left.
Disable AdBlockers and extensions, refresh your Collaborate session. If necessary try Chrome in an Incognito window or Firefox in a Private window. Try a different supported web browser. Try clearing web browser cache and restarting the session.Mar 31, 2020
Ensure that sound volume on the computer is not muted or set really low. Ensure that sound volume on the desired audio output device (e.g., speakers or headset) is not muted or set really low. Some headsets have a mute or volume knob on them. Ensure that cables going to speakers or headset are all firmly plugged in.Oct 25, 2021
Can Blackboard Access Your Microphone. Yes. Blackboard can only access your microphone after you've granted permission to the LockDown Browser when starting a test. This is a requirement in most proctored Blackboard test that uses Respondus Monitor or LockDown Browser alone.Mar 30, 2022
Can Blackboard see if you opened other tabs? Blackboard cannot see if you have opened other tabs on your computer if a secure proctoring or lockdown browser is not installed on your computer. Blackboard alone cannot detect anything in your computer since the browsing ability is limited to that open tab only.Feb 4, 2022
Summary. The Collaborate web camera video preview window in the lower left hand corner shows as being mirrored or reversed, which can make it difficult to monitor writing being shown via a camera feed. This article will show users how to use the Share Content > Share Camera feature to see the writing correctly.Jul 23, 2020
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Collaborate Ultra is an interactive and effective teaching tool that is browser-based and does not require users to download a separate launcher which allows users to schedule and record a session right within Blackboard itself! (We recommend using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for the best user experience.)Dec 15, 2020
Check that the browser has permission to access your microphone and camera. Visit the troubleshooting page for your browser to learn more. Close all programs on your computer except for the browser you are using for your Collaborate session. Use a hard-wired (Ethernet) connection, if available.