blackboard collaborate classic faq

by Rollin Thiel Sr. 9 min read

Can students write on the whiteboard in Blackboard Collaborate?

The Whiteboard is the most commonly used (and default) mode of the Blackboard Collaborate web conferencing Content area. It is used for giving presentations (e.g., PowerPoint slides) and for collaboration between session attendees, who can interact by displaying images, writing, or drawing.Jan 6, 2021

Can you see all participants in Blackboard Collaborate?

Select the “Attendees” Icon from the Collaborate Panel to view the all of the participants in the session. Attendees have microphone and camera settings in the same location as your own (at the bottom of the screen).

Can students share screen on Blackboard Collaborate?

The Ultra experience of Blackboard Collaborate makes it easy to share your knowledge. You can upload content, including PowerPoint® presentations, or share your desktop screen to show more details. Open the Collaborate panel and select Share Content to start sharing and collaborating with your attendees.

How many students can Blackboard Collaborate?

250 attendeesCollaborate sessions support 250 attendees at a time. Administrators can turn on webinar mode to support large scale sessions of up to 500 attendees. If you invite more attendees than the session supports, not everybody invited will be able to join.

How do you show more people on Blackboard Collaborate?

Promote all attendees Select Session options and Edit settings. Select Presenter or Moderator in the Guest Role menu. This is only available to users with moderator access to the Scheduler, use Collaborate in an LTI compatible LMS, or use Blackboard Collaborate Ultra in their Blackboard Learn course at this time.

Can Blackboard Collaborate see when you leave the tab?

FAQ. No, Blackboard cannot tell when a student switches tabs on an unproctored test but the LockDown Browser disables switching tabs in a proctored test. The LockDown Browser restricts various actions and activities during tests.

How do I stop Blackboard Collaborate screen sharing?

To stop sharing the whiteboard, application/screen, or files, go to the Stop Sharing button. Spacebar or select Stop Sharing button. Whiteboard: Notification text “Sharing whiteboard” disappears below the Share Blank Whiteboard button text and is rendered to screen reader users as “Sharing whiteboard.

Why can't I share my screen on Blackboard Collaborate?

Check that your browser is fully up-to-date. If you see the message that Application sharing is starting but the screen does not start sharing, stop and restart the application sharing. If you are using Chrome, make sure that the Desktop Sharing extension has been installed.Jan 29, 2021

How do I present a Powerpoint on Blackboard Collaborate?

1:202:18Sharing PowerPoint Files in Blackboard Collaborate with the ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWindow open the slideshow menu. And select setup slideshow select browse by individual window andMoreWindow open the slideshow menu. And select setup slideshow select browse by individual window and select ok start your presentation. You're now ready to share your slides and collaborate.

What does the eye mean on Blackboard Collaborate?

When a session has more than five participants, Collaborate Ultra switches automatically to. Follow the Speaker Mode. In either mode, Participants using video may see their own image on screen, with an eye icon indicating that others can see them as well.

How do you mute on collaborate?

Mute individual attendees: Point to an attendee with their audio on. Select Attendee Controls and select Mute. Mute all attendees: Select More options at the top of the Attendees panel. Select Mute All.

Can you fast forward on Blackboard Collaborate?

When you are watching a lecture recording in Blackboard click the bookmark you've just created. A prompt will ask you to enter the playback speed, 1.5 is entered as the default, but you can enter any decimal number. Press enter or click OK and the playback speed will be immediately applied.Sep 30, 2020