1. Blackboard Collaborate Web conferencing: you can share meetings, lectures, presentations, seminars, training sessions or other events in real time with other computer users connected to through the Web or mobile devices.

2. Uses & Possibilities Live conferencing | collaboration | demonstrations Pre-recorded lectures – students can access your lectures on- demand as often as they like Live lecture delivery – hold class session even if you are away on travel Student/group presentations – students can experience business type applications and review their recorded sessions Virtual office hours

3. Before we begin today… How familiar are you with Blackboard Collaborate? A. Very familiar B. Somewhat familiar C. Not familiar at all

4. Two Ways to Access … Blackboard Collaborate is an integrated part of every Blackboard course that is activated You can also allow guest access to Blackboard Collaborate virtual conferencing environment created for you – simply distribute a link to your invited guests

5. Live Classroom Interface Audio/Video Panel Participant Panel Text Chat Panel Screen/Application/URL Sharing Presenter’s Controls Whiteboard

6. Presenter vs. Participant Role Type 1: (most common) Instructor led: Moderator who delegate permissions Type 2: Groups All users have the equal permissions

7. Equipment Necessary Minimum – laptop with functional speakers – guests without microphones can use text chat to communicate Maximum – USB headset with microphone and a webcam allows each participant to fully participate with audio and video

8. Ground rules for live sessions Use Chat feature to type questions at any time At the end we will open the audio lines up for questions Technology problems? Send Moderator a private message by double clicking on the Moderator name