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Introduction Why should you meet Blackboard Collaborate? You’ll be all ready to go for your LEEP live sessions this semester AND for future classes! You’ll be aware of the main features that Blackboard Collaborate has to offer before classes start. You’ll know who to contact for help!

Today’s Discussion Moodle The learning platform used by GSLIS and the starting point for logging into live class sessions. Blackboard Collaborate (BBC) The platform used for online class sessions at GSLIS.

Moodle – “Your New Best Friend” Course content, GSLIS profiles, GSLIS info, and forums Make sure to add your preferred to your profile Also contains access to Drop-In Rooms, BBC Meeting Room, and BBC tutorials Tech Chat

Moodle – Logging into Class Live session links from course Moodle space Classes go “live” at least 30 minutes before session begins

Moodle – Logging into Class Click “Log in” Click “Join” on BBC website

Blackboard Collaborate (BBC) Student

BBC – Audio Setup Wizard Calibrate headset Tools  audio  audio set-up wizard Adjustable microphone and speaker settings: tools  audio  microphone and/or speakers settings ***Run it every time*** Shortcut to Audio Setup Wizard

BBC – Headsets Various Types but we suggest wired, USB headsets with attached mic Blackboard says Bluetooth is accepted but we have not had great luck with it

BBC – Participation Status updates: emoticons, go “away”, raise hand, voting tools ( ✔, ✖,A,B,C) Chat window auto-scrolls Double-click for private chat in separate tabs Tip: Set up audible notifications for private chats in the “Preferences” menu

BBC – The Whiteboard Moderators upload slides from PowerPoint using the “load content” button Whiteboard toolbox Select Pointer Drawing Text boxes Shapes & Lines Screen captures Photos

BBC – Whiteboard FUN!

BBC – Application Sharing & Web Tour Share applications and websites with the class App Share – basic program sharing Web Tour – for media-rich websites Tip: Practice using these tools before class presentations in the 24/7 Drop-in Room or contact the Help Desk.

BBC – Video Not used by all instructors Activates in one click

BBC – Breakout Rooms Used for group discussions Moderator might randomly distribute you Can drag yourself into a room Chat and audio is not archived Private whiteboard can be shared with the class

BBC – Layout Customization Pull out and resize windows Adjust magnification “Restore Default Layout”

BBC – Other Business Timer at the top during breaks Play in the preferences to customize your experience Send your slides into the Help Desk ( ) no later than 4 hours before class Powerpoint (ppt, pptx) or Open Office (odp) files ONLY No PDFs, Prezis, or Word Docs For ease of use, regularly clear your Java and browser caches

BBC – Drop-in Room Presentation practice & group meetings Access it from Moodle Open 24/7 Moderator privilege

Conclusion What did you just learn? We discussed Moodle and Blackboard Collaborate. The basics of logging into class via Moodle and using Blackboard Collaborate’s features to participate in class.

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