how to join blackboard collaborate ultra

How do I access Blackboard Collaborate Ultra?

You can find Blackboard Collaborate under your course Details & Actions. Next to Blackboard Collaborate, open the More options for Collaborate menu.

How do I join a collaborate ultra session?

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.

How do I connect to Blackboard Collaborate?

Join a SessionPoint to Tools and click Blackboard Collaborate to access the Blackboard Collaborate Scheduler Page.Access the Room Details page and click Join Room.

How do you use Blackboard Collaborate Ultra for students?

0:002:57Student Blackboard Tutorial: Using Blackboard Collaborate UltraYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipArea. Once your students click on that link they will get to this window. They will go over to theMoreArea. Once your students click on that link they will get to this window. They will go over to the triple dot and they will click on join course.

How do I access my online lectures on Blackboard?

0:011:01Student Blackboard Tutorial: Finding Recordings in Collaborate UltraYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThey have to click on Tools communication. And click on the Blackboard Collaborate link here if it'sMoreThey have to click on Tools communication. And click on the Blackboard Collaborate link here if it's not in the menu you will find it under tools communication.

How do I see everyone on 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).

Where do I find Blackboard Collaborate?

Doesn't seem familiar? Jump to the "Ultra" help about accessing Blackboard Collaborate from your course.

Filter and search for sessions

You can filter the list of sessions that appear by all upcoming sessions, all previous sessions, and sessions in a date range. Use the filter to help you find the session you are looking for.

What is the course room?

Doesn't seem familiar? Jump to the "Ultra" help about the course room.

View session recordings

Recorded sessions are saved as MP4s. Recordings include audio, any content shared or active speaker video, and the captions entered during the live session.

Can I host a session?

If your instructor has given you moderator access to the room, coordinate with your class to host sessions of your own.

ULTRA: Access Blackboard Collaborate from your course

Doesn't seem familiar? Jump to the "Original" help about accessing Blackboard Collaborate.

ULTRA: View session recordings

Recorded sessions are saved as MP4s. Recordings include audio, any content shared or active speaker video, and the captions entered during the live session.

From a link

An administrator may give you a link to join a session or sign into the Scheduler. This link gives you moderator privileges.

From your course

If you have Collaborate in your course, you can join the course room or create new sessions from directly in your course. It's up to you what the sessions are for. It could be one-on-one sessions, class lectures, or a place for students to host group study sessions.

From your phone

If offered by your institution, you can use the telephony feature to communicate with other users.

From the Blackboard Instructor app

Blackboard Instructor is a mobile app that enables you to view course content, grade assignments, connect with students in discussions, and launch Blackboard Collaborate sessions. The app is available for iOS and Android mobile devices.

Join a Session on Windows

Use the following steps to join a Collaborate session on a computer using Microsoft Windows:

Join a Session from a Mac

If this is your first time using the Blackboard Collaborate Launcher: Blackboard Collaborate prompts you to download and install the launcher. Install it before proceeding.

How to view collaborative sessions?

Collaborate sessions open in a new window or tab depending on your browser settings. Go to the course tab or window, if you want to view the course content during a session.

How long does a session link last?

You are not able to use the link to join session again or share your link with another user. Session links expire after 5 minutes. If offered by your institution, you can use the telephony feature to communicate with other users. To learn more, see Join by Collaborate Teleconference.

What are the details of an event?

Event details include the name, date, and time of a session. Decide if the session is open ended or recurring. Make the name something meaningful for your attendees so they know what the session is for.

Can you have multiple sessions at the same time?

If you want to run multiple sessions at the same time for students to use as virtual study room, for example, you can create multiple sessions for the different groups to join. Course group tool: If it's for long term group work, create groups in your course and give access to a Collaborate session.