BCEL Learning Spaces: Your cloud classroom using Bb Collaborate Ultra FOR REGULAR USERS

This session is targeted to regular users of Bb Collaborate Classic and is focused on getting staff up to speed with the new features and key differences of Bb Collaborate Ultra.

By completing this session, staff should be able to:

• Manage the Bb Collaborate Ultra interface
• Use the basic features of Bb Collaborate Ultra such as audio, chat, whiteboard, polling and application share
• Mange participate profile
• Record a Bb Collaborate Ultra session and access recording
• Use breakout rooms to manage groups
• Setup and communicate a Bb Collaborate Ultra session
• Incorporate breakout rooms to manage small groups
• Setup physical space, computer, mics and Internet conducive to delivering a cloud session
• Troubleshoot common issues, know where to get help and support.

>>>This session will be conducted online. Please join us here: https://au.bbcollab.com/guest/4E5D49C7C1B1AE4FDAA3B5603475FDD7

Facilitators will be in the session 15mins prior to the start of the session.

BEFORE the session

***Staff participants must set up their computer with Internet connection, obtain a microphone headset, and go through Bb Collaborate audio setup test to participate online. ***

Preparation:

• You will require a web enabled computer, latest browsers, webcam and microphone USB headset to talk and listen.
• Install the latest browsers Chrome v52+ with appropriate Chrome desktop sharing plugin or Firefox v49+ to fully participate.
• If you are presenting/facilitating a session, your computer should NOT be using Wifi but instead using cabled Internet for better experience. You should turn-off Wifi on your computer so it is defaulted to cable Internet.
• In order to participate in a Bb Collaborate Ultra session, you will need to ensure your computer and other hardware are set up correctly. It is highly recommended you follow these instructions - Blackboard Collaborate Ultra Setup Guidelines - Setup info for first time users (half way down the page) before the start of your session to ensure any issues are resolved.
• It will take a few minutes to load the first time you log in. Accept any pop-up warnings/prompts that appear.