INTRO TO BLACKBOARD COLLABORATE FOR PARTICIPANTS

GRANVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS

AUDIO SETUP WIZARD

1. Please configure your audio wizard using the following icon:

2. Update your profile. Right click on your

name and click “Edit Profile”

3. Send a message in the chat area. Click on the entry box

in the chat, type a message, then hit enter/return on your keyboard.

KEYS TO SPEAKING

Click and Release the “Talk” button to activate the microphone.

Click and Release again when you are done.

ADDITIONAL TIPS TO SPEAKING

Cannot hear or speak? Run the Audio Setup Wizard

Make sure the meters are moving when you speak

Check computer audio levels Is there a mute on your headset? Cannot fix your issue? Contact Blackboard

Collaborate Support at: http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com

KEYS TO LIVE VIDEO

Click the preview button BEFORE transmitting

Video Tips Solid background Make sure items you do

not want to be seen are not in the camera view

The following icon indicates the user is transmitting video. Video Preview

SOUND CHECK

Can you hear the moderator?

Respond with a “Yes” or “No” using the feedback icons.

These are your Feedback Icons

AUDIO ICONS/SYMBOLS

Orange: slight delay (3-8 seconds) Red: longer delay (8+ seconds)

ASKING QUESTIONS

1. Raise your hand if you have a question.

2. Then use your audio by pressing “Talk” or type in the chat box.

EMOTICONS AND AWAY STATUS

By clicking on the smiley face button, you can select a variety of emoticons such as thumbs up or applauding.

By clicking on the second icon, you can indicate that you need to temporarily step away from your computer.

ZOOMING

Having trouble seeing the whiteboard clearly? Adjust the zoom settings.

You can also click “Scale to Fit” if an application is being shared with you.

Audio/Video Panel

Collaborate Bar

Menu Bar

Chat Panel

Content Area

Participants Panel

Side Bar

VOCABULARY

CUSTOMIZE YOUR VIEW: MINIMIZING, MAXIMIZING AND MOVING PANELS

Click Options Menu and then “Detach Panel” OR Drag and Drop To Reattach: Drag and Drop OR click the “x”.

Options Menu