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.
Try clearing your browser cache, and reloading the session. Restart your computer. Try using Firefox instead of Chrome. Try dialling into the session using your phone.
General Collaborate Ultra Troubleshooting Check that your browser is fully up-to-date. Check the browser's microphone and webcam settings to make sure the correct input is selected and that Collaborate Ultra has not been blocked. Clear your browser's cache. Make sure your browser allows third-party cookies.Jan 29, 2021
If you do have the most recent version of Java installed, and Blackboard Collaborate is still not cooperating, the most likely fix is to clear your Java cache. These instructions are for Mac OS X 10.7. 3 and above. Step 1: Find the Java Control Panel.
Ensure that the correct audio device (speakers) is selected. 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.Oct 25, 2021
Set up your audio and videoOpen My Settings. Select your profile pictures and select your name. ... Select Set Up your Camera and Microphone.Choose the microphone you want to use. Collaborate tells you that you sound great when it is receiving your audio. ... Choose the camera you want to use.
Select a Camera If only one video camera is installed on your computer, Blackboard Collaborate automatically uses it when you preview and transmit video. However, if you have more than one video input device on your computer, you can choose which device to use.
Failure Code J10. Failure Code J11. The J10 and J11 error messages indicate that a network connection is blocking HTML 5 web socket connections. These error messages are usually the direct result of a network firewall configuration issue on campus or at your workplace.Oct 8, 2020
Make sure your browser is a selected app for both the Camera and Microphone. Open Chrome Preferences, select Advanced and Site Settings. Select Camera or Microphone. Make sure the session is in the Allow list.
Recommended Browser We strongly recommend Blackboard students use the latest version of Mozilla Firefox for Windows or Mac because it is the most compatible with our current Blackboard systems.
Make sure that cookies from third parties are allowed. Third party cookies are allowed by default on all supported browsers. If you experience problems staying logged in to Blackboard, please check your browser settings to make sure you allow third party cookies.
Install the Mac Launcher. Use the following steps to download and install the Blackboard Collaborate Launcher: On the Room Details page, click Join Room or, in the Recordings table, click a recording link.