1. Connecting Ideas Blackboard Collaborate

2. Audio Setup Click on the Audio Setup Wizard button in the Audio & Video Panel. Click to talk. A icon by your name means your mic is on. 1 2 3 Click on the blue telephone icon in the Audio & Video Panel. 1 Dial the telephone number and PIN provided. 2 Computer (VoIP) AudioPhone Audio

3. Webcam VoIP and Video Audio Setup Wizard VoIP Audio & Video Panel

4. Feedback Tools

5. Participant Polling Polling lets participants answer questions asked verbally or included on the moderator slides.

6. Managing Permissions Hover next to a participants name and click the icon to open the permissions menu. Give moderator privileges/take away moderator privileges using options near the bottom.

7. Chat

8. Whiteboard

9. The Whiteboard is where PowerPoint slides are shared in Blackboard Collaborate. Click on Load Content in the upper left corner to load your slides. To share other types of files, use Application Sharing. Whiteboard

10. Loading Powerpoint Slides 1 2

11. Use large text! Text on slides appears smaller in Blackboard. No animations or slide transitions No embedded links, sounds or videos Avoid background graphics Compress large image files PowerPoint Design Tips

12. Whiteboard Drawing Tools Where are you? Select tool Pointers Pen/Highlight Text Box Shapes

13. Application Sharing

14. Application sharing can be used to share your desktop or any program/file on the moderator/presenter computer. This is a good way to share a website or other content with your audience. Application Sharing

15. There are two Application Sharing modes: Desktop: This mode shares everything on your screen. This mode is recommended. Application: This mode only shares the selected application. All other applications will be greyed out. Share desktop Share particular applications

16. Web Tour

17. Web tour loads up a live website on participants computers Participants can click on links, navigate freely and cannot see your mouse. Web Tour is often used to load a training evaluation form. If you want to demonstrate a website, use Application Sharing instead. Enter a URL to use Web Tour

18. The web tour is used to load a live website on participants computer, such as an evaluation form. If you want to demonstrate a website, Application Sharing should be used instead. Web Tour

19. Include an introductory slide that shows BBC tools and audio setup instructions Arrive early ~30 minutes to allow time to test audio and upload slides. Know the contact information of the event facilitator. Contact the ICS Help Desk for technical assistance (1- 800-442-4614/1-608-262-3399) Tips for Presenters

20. Introduce the speaker at the beginning of the session. Remind participants how to: Connect audio – if they are using phone audio, remind them to click the blue telephone icon to mute their speakers. Ask questions – will you take questions at the end, or throughout? Will they ask questions by audio or using chat? Access the recording Moderate the chat for questions. Tips for Moderators

21. Can I share a YouTube video or other video content with my participants? Sharing video is not recommended due to audio complications. Can I mix and match phone audio and computer audio during my session? Yes. You will be charged at the actual rate depending on what audio method participants use to connect. Where can I find additional resources? On our website at: ics.uwex.edu FAQs