Blackboard CollaborateDIGITAL LITERACY & PROFESSIONALISM

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Web Conferencing

What is web conferencing? How is it used for meetings and professional

development?How is web conferencing used in eLearningHow to access Blackboard Collaborate at BTCHow to be a participantParticipate in a web conference

What is Web Conferencing?Also called webinar softwareOther types: WebEX

Live video connection between two or more locations for communication or interactionNeeds a computer, headset or speakers, microphone, and plug-insCan be used for small or large groups, meetings, or classes

What does Collaborate include? Web conferencing

Whiteboard

Chat

Application sharing

Web tour

File sharing

Live Video

File sharing

Mobile access

Telephony (Coming soon)

Meetings and Professional Development UseSmall or large meetings or seminarsView material (usually PowerPoint) or collaborate on documentsEasy to record and send links to the recordingCan use chat or the microphone for commentsIf a large meeting or class, it helps the leader to have a moderator

How is it used in eLearning at BTC Radiologic Technology used it with videoconferencing.

(Transitioned to Blackboard Collaborate only)

• Group projects and presentations• Online office hours

How to access Blackboard Collaborate at BTC

Before the meeting time, a meeting link is sent via emailTest your computer and update software or plug-ins before the meetingClick on link at least 15 minutes before the conference starts

On Canvas, sign in to your course, then look for the Blackboard Collaborate Link on the left (or directions from your instructor).

https://btc.instructure.com/

Blackboard Collaborate Invitation

How to be a Participant

When logging in give both name and schoolRun the Audio Set-up WizardBest to use a headset with a microphone instead of speakers and a separate microphoneOften there is feedback with a speaker/microphone set-up

Mute your microphone when not speakingRaise your hand when you want to speak

How to be a Participant (continued)There can be a delay between speaking and hearing because of network trafficWhen there is a network delay resulting in a long pause, the voice will speed up and sound like Donald DuckParticipate when asked to answer a poll or voteLarge conferences sometimes only allow written questions in the chat boxSmaller meetings are more likely to use the microphone

University of Southern Maine, & Center for Technology Enhanced Learning. (2014). Joining a web conference. Retrieved June 12, 2014, from http://usm.maine.edu/ctel/joining-elluminate-live-session

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