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How do you use Blackboard Collaborate?

0:002:13Blackboard Collaborate User Interface Tour - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOpen the My Settings panel to add your profile picture complete your audio and video setup andMoreOpen the My Settings panel to add your profile picture complete your audio and video setup and adjust your notification settings.

What is Blackboard Ultra?

Blackboard Collaborate Ultra is a web conferencing tool that allows faculty to synchronously communicate online with students anywhere in the world. Collaborate Ultra is browser-based and does not require a separate launcher application as Collaborate Classic did.Apr 5, 2020

Why is my Blackboard not working?

Internet History and Cache Sometimes, this stored data can create problems for Blackboard users trying to login to the system. If you are experiencing “Session Already Running” errors or are unable to view certain web content, try clearing your Internet history and/or cache.

What is Blackboard Collaborate and how does it work?

Blackboard Collaborate is a real-time video conferencing tool that lets you add files, share applications, and use a virtual whiteboard to interact with students. Collaborate with the Ultra experience opens right in your browser, so you don't have to install any additional software to join a session.

What is the difference between Blackboard original and Blackboard Ultra?

The Ultra Course View is cleaner with a more modern design and easy-to-use workflows. It also has powerful new tools that are not available in the Original Course View, like Discussion Analytics. There are some features of the Original Course View that are not available in the Ultra Course View, however.

Is blackboard learn the same as Blackboard Ultra?

"Ultra" describes the transformation of the user interface and workflows in Blackboard Learn. Check it out! The intuitive, fluid interactions in our modern design are simple and fun to use. Use any device!

Does Blackboard work on Chrome?

Blackboard Collaborate is regularly certified against the following combinations of browsers and operating systems....Certified browsers and operating systems.BrowserDesktopMobileGoogle ChromeWindows 10 & 11, macOS 10.14+Android 9+3 more rows

Why can't I log into my Blackboard?

Important: If you are unable to log in to Blackboard this could be for one of the following reasons: The username or password has been typed incorrectly. [Please check you are typing the correct username and password. Check whether Caps Lock is on or off ].Aug 29, 2018

Is Blackboard shutting down?

On 31 October 2021, Blackboard will shut down for good, and the deadline for downloading any content you want to save is coming up soon. Read on for important information about how to download your content before Blackboard is shut down.Oct 8, 2021

Is Blackboard Collaborate like zoom?

Blackboard Collaborate Ultra is an alternative to Zoom. It allows instructors to meet synchronously with students at a set time and place. Like Zoom, BB Collaborate also allows hosts to share content or a whiteboard, record meeting sessions, create breakout rooms, and poll participants.May 23, 2020

Is Blackboard Collaborate free?

Blackboard Collaborate is free for all staff to use, and there is no restriction on the maximum number of sessions that can be run at any one time.

How do I join a lecture on blackboard?

Go to Collaborate in your course. Select the session name and select the join option. If offered by your institution, you can use the phone number to join the session anonymously. To learn more, see Join sessions from your phone.

What is a knowledge base?

A Knowledge Base (commonly referred to as KB) is a centralized repository used to store information such as: 1 Procedural Documentation 2 Objectives 3 Requirements & Rules 4 Specifications & Standards that apply to a specific organization

What is a parent folder?

This hierarchical structure consists of main categories, or parent folders, which can be private (housing only internal information) or published. Parent folders will many times be sub-divided into more categories, or sub-folders. Articles are categorized and stored in the appropriate parent folders or sub-folders.

What is a collaborative storage management webinar?

—The Collaborate Storage Management Webinar will provide guidance and best practices on effectively managing storage for Blackboard Collaborate. During this webinar we will review how storage works in Collaborate including storage organization, what’s included in storage, and recommendations to preserve recordings while leveraging storage management best practices.

Is Collaborate Original still available?

As of August 1, 2020, Collaborate Original will no longer be available to clients hosted in Calgary, which primarily serves clients in Canada, and some clients in Latin America, Europe, AMEA, and North America regions.

Access to course after the semester ends

Semester-based courses will be unavailable to students approximately one week after grades are due. For instructors, courses will continue to be visible in Blackboard for one year plus a term before the course is archived and removed.

Add Files, Images, Audio, and Video

You can add files, images, audio, and video when you create content in your course. For example, in discussions, you can browse for a media clip from your computer or your course's file repository: Course Files or the Content Collection.

Blackboard - Known Issue & Solution

Using old/unsupported browsers may cause problems with Blackboard's text editor. Use the included links to check your browser version and update/install, if needed.

Blackboard Ally for Students

Ally creates alternative files that are easier to use by all students. Ally works within your online course so it's available right where you need it.

Blackboard Calendar

You can access the calendar from your course, from the Tools panel on the My Institution tab, or from the My Blackboard menu

Blackboard Discussions

The main discussion board page displays a list of forums. A forum is where participants discuss a topic or a group of related topics. Within each forum, users can create multiple threads. A thread includes the initial post and all replies to it. You can create forums and threads to organize discussions into units or topics relevant to your course.

Blackboard Error - "The specified resource was not found, or you do not have permission to access it."

This error may also occur after Blackboard course copies. This is usually because the links are referencing the previous course, rather than updating to the new course. The recommended action is to contact UND Tech Support and allow them to investigate.

Blackboard Student Training Videos

Student training videos for getting familiar with the Blackboard interface.

Blackboard Testing Tips for Students

Tips to ensure students have an optimal test taking experience in Blackboard.

Customizing Blackboard

Guide to customizing the Blackboard landing page to show current courses and add a Report Card module.

End of Semester Blackboard Checklist for Students

Student guide for downloading grading assignments and printing/saving a copy of your My Grades.

How to Remove Old Courses from Your My Courses Module

Step-by-step guide to removing old courses from your my courses module.

How to Submit an Assignment File from OneDrive for Business

Guide for students on how to submit a file saved in their MSU OneDrive account for a Blackboard Assignment.

How to Submit and Download an Assignment

Student guide for submitting individual assignments, group assignments, and downloading your graded submission.

What is Kaltura Blackboard?

Kaltura is an audio/video recording platform that lets you create and share video and audio files and is integrated into Blackboard. To get started with Kaltura, please visit the main DU website URL below to view the tutorials.

Why do I miss online classes on Blackboard?

If you are missing online classes within Blackboard it is often because you have 2 sessions of classes for one semester. For example if you take 4 online classes they are often condensed classes that run 7 weeks instead of 15. This way you can take 2 of...