how do i stop blackboard collaborate from opening in notepad?

by Nina Bahringer 3 min read

How do I get Started with Blackboard Collaborate?

Go to the Control Panel in your Blackboard course, click Course Tools and select Blackboard Collaborate. Click Create Session or hover your mouse over the Title of an existing session, click the arrow pointing downward, and select Edit Session .

How do I enable recording in a Blackboard Collaborate Ultra session?

I have a new computer did the transfer of my settings and documents to new computer which did not have microsoft office installed. I then installed microsoft office 2007. but the documents have .doc after them. Even the documents from school open in notepad, but should open in microsoft word. I do not know how to fix this problem.

How do I invite people to my blackboard course?

Open the Blackboard Collaborate setup wizard. Different browsers handle this scenario differently and the behavior of each browser may vary depending on how you configured your browser settings. If your browser also prompts you to open the .collab file, do not do so until you have installed the launcher.

Where is the launcher in Blackboard Collaborate?

Not sure which product? Blackboard has many products. Let us help you find what you need. Find My Product

How do I change settings on Blackboard Collaborate?

Settings you can change during a session If you want to change settings during a session, open the Collaborate panel, select My Settings, and open Session Settings.

How do I use Blackboard Collaborate in Chrome?

First time users of Blackboard Collaborate Ultra will be prompted by the Google Chrome browser to download the extension needed to run Blackboard Collaborate Ultra. You can also search for the Desktop Sharing extension via the Google Chrome Extension Store. Search for Desktop Sharing and click the Add to Chrome button.Jan 2, 2019

How do I open Blackboard Collaborate on my laptop?

Use the following steps to join a Collaborate session on a computer using Microsoft Windows:Point to Tools and click Blackboard Collaborate to access the Blackboard Collaborate Scheduler Page.Access the Room Details page and click Join Room.

Why won't Blackboard Collaborate work on my laptop?

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.

Can Blackboard access your microphone?

Yes. When taking a proctored exam, the Blackboard can record you using both the webcam and the microphone of your computer. It achieves this through the Respondus Monitor proctoring software that is capable of accessing your webcam and the microphone.Feb 4, 2022

How do I turn off my microphone on Chrome?

Change a site's camera & microphone permissionsOn your Android device, open the Chrome app .To the right of the address bar, tap More. Settings.Tap Site Settings.Tap Microphone or Camera.Tap to turn the microphone or camera on or off.

How do I mute myself on Blackboard Collaborate?

Use the microphone and camera icons along the bottom of the main stage or content presentation area. With your keyboard, press Alt + M to turn your microphone on and off.

Do you have to download Blackboard Collaborate?

The Blackboard Collaborate Launcher is a utility for Windows and Mac. ... When you click Join Room on the Room Details page or a recording link in the Recordings table, Blackboard Collaborate checks to see if you have the launcher installed. If you do not, Blackboard Collaborate prompts you to download it.

Is there a desktop version of Blackboard?

The Windows version of the Blackboard app is no longer supported and was removed from the Microsoft Store on December 31, 2019. The iOS and Android versions of the app are supported and get regular updates.

How do I uninstall Blackboard Collaborate?

Uninstall the launcherOn Windows, open Programs and Features in your Control Panel and uninstall Blackboard Collaborate Launcher.On Mac, open your Downloads folder, or Applications folder if you put the launcher application there, and drag Blackboard Collaborate Launcher to your Trash.

How do I enable microphone on Blackboard Collaborate?

Select your profile pictures and select your name. Or open the Collaborate panel and select My Settings. Select Set Up your Camera and Microphone. Choose the microphone you want to use.

How do I fix Blackboard Collaborate?

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

Getting Started

How do I create a Blackboard Collaborate session?#N#I have never used Collaborate before. What do I need to do?#N#What equipment do I need to present a session?#N#Where can I get help?

Managing Your Session and Students

How do students join a session?#N#What is the Blackboard Collaborate Launcher?#N#Why did I get an error when clicking on a scheduled session?#N#I downloaded the .collab file, but the session will not open.#N#Is Blackboard Collaborate compatible with mobile devices?#N#How do you join a session from a mobile device?#N#Can students from my other course attend the same session?#N#Can I invite someone from outside GW to join the session?#N#How do I end a session?.

Preferences and Permissions

Are there any “preferences” I should set?#N#How do I remove or add a student's microphone or whiteboard permissions?#N#Why is the audio not working?

Recording

How do I record a Blackboard Collaborate session?#N#Can I start and stop recording during a session?#N#Where can I find recorded sessions in Blackboard?#N#Can I download the session recordings to my computer to view offline?

What is a Java cache?

This is what the support site on Blackboard explains about java cache: Your Java cache is a temporary storage area where frequently accessed data can be stored for rapid access. Once the data is stored in the cache, future use can be made by accessing the cached copy rather than having to download the Blackboard Collaborate content every time you enter a session, therefore lowering your connection time. Sometimes cached data can become corrupt or outdated. In such cases we recommend that you delete cached content so that storage is complete and current. (From Peggy George)

Can bandwidth issues cause problems?

Bandwidth issues can definitely cause problems but there's not usually much they can do about that except to close down anything else that may be consuming bandwidth like Skype or Twitter/Tweetdeck. (Peggy George)

How to use Collaborate Ultra?

There are two ways you can use Collaborate Ultra in a Blackboard course. You can use the Course Room, which is an open Collaborate session dedicated to your course. Learn more about the Collaborate Ultra Course Room. You can schedule sessions for a specific date: Go to the Control Panel of your Blackboard course.

How to call into a collaborative session?

There is more than one way to call into a Collaborate session: Attendees can call into the session using their personal dial-in information. From in the Collaborate Ultra session: If you have joined a session on a browser and want to use your phone for audio, open the Session menu, and select Use your phone for audio.

Can you share your desktop screen?

Desktop & Applications. You can also share an application or your desktop screen to show more details. When sharing applications, use the most up to date Chrome or Firefox browser. In Chrome, you will need to add the browser desktop sharing extension to share applications in Collaborate sessions.

Recording The Session

  • Click on the upper left Session Menu (three white lines) and click on Start Recording. Be sure to Stop Recording before you leave the session.
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Sharing Content

  • Share Application/Screen: Share screen if you will be showing more than one application at a time. Share Application if you're only sharing one application (that application must be running for you to select it). Share Whiteboard: You can use a tablet to write on the Whiteboard, but you can't use an iPad. If that's what you have, you need to use WebEx. Share Files: You can share a Power…
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Creating A Private Collaborate Session

  • All the Collaborate Sessions in the Blackboard Collaborate Tool link are accessible by everyone in the course. If you need to meet with someone privately, a workaround can be: 1. Create a Group in HuskyCT called Private Group and only add the Collaborate Tool to that group. Do not add any students to the group, yet. 2. Add the Group Tool link to the menu on the left (if you haven’t don…
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Changing Student's Role in Collaborate Session

  • By default the students are Participants in the Course Room, unless you edit it. If a student needs to make a presentation, you can change their role by clicking on the Attendee Panel, click on the circle with three dots to the right of their name, and change their role to Presenter. If you have someone helping you manage the session, you can make them the Moderator, if needed. Moder…
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Sharing Recordings with Students

  • You can direct your students to the Blackboard Collaborate Tool in your course. Ask them to click on the Menu (three white lines) and click Recordings. If you anticipate having multiple recordings, it might help students if you can link to each recording from a Content Area in your course. To get the link, click on the circle with three dots to the right of the recording. Copy that link. Then you c…
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Related Articles

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  2. Page: Using Blackboard Collaborate Ultra - A User Guide
  3. Page: Students Using Blackboard Collaborate Ultra - A User Guide
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