How do you call on Blackboard Collaborate?

From the list of sessions: Select the name of the session you want to call into. Select the Anonymous dial-in information from the menu. Your device calls into the session. You appear as an anonymous caller to other attendees in the session.

How do I host a Blackboard Collaborate session?

Create a Blackboard Collaborate Session

  1. Click Create Session.
  2. Type a name for your session.
  3. Decide whether you want to enable Guest access by selecting the checkbox.
  4. Enter the session Start and End in the Event Details area (open-ended sessions can be created by ticking the ‘No end’ checkbox)

How do I set up a blackboard collaborate meeting?

Login to Blackboard and enter into any section of the course you want to build your Blackboard Collaborate session in. Click on the Tools button on the left hand main navigation menu. Locate and click on Blackboard Collaborate. Click Create Session.

Is Blackboard Collaborate A video conferencing?

Blackboard Collaborate is a real-time video conferencing tool that lets you add files, share applications, and use a virtual whiteboard to interact.

How do I join Blackboard Collaborate on my Iphone?

Install app and log in

  1. From your device, access the appropriate online store.
  2. If necessary, search for Blackboard Collaborate Mobile.
  3. Install the Blackboard Collaborate Mobile app on your mobile device.
  4. Open the app.
  5. Paste the session link web address in the Blackboard Collaborate Session URL field.
  6. Type your name.

Is Blackboard Collaborate free?

Blackboard Collaborate is free for all staff to use, and there is no restriction on the maximum number of sessions that can be run at any one time.

How does Blackboard Collaborate work?

You can participate in a Blackboard Collaborate session directly from your mobile device directly in your browser (Safari on an iPhone or Chrome on an Android phone). On your mobile device, you are able to fully interact during the session: Join live classes or meetings. Share audio and video.

Do you have to show your face on Blackboard Collaborate?

A built-in or external microphone is required in order to participate in discussions in Blackboard Collaborate. A webcam is required for CIRTL activities in Blackboard Collaborate. If your computer does not have a built-in webcam, you will need to purchase an external webcam.

Can you do Blackboard Collaborate on phone?

Collaborate is supported on these devices and browsers: Android: Chrome browser. iOS 11+: Safari browser.

Can I use my phone for Blackboard Collaborate?

With the free Blackboard Collaborate Mobile app, you can join web conferencing sessions right from your iPhone, iPad, Android, or Kindle device [Download Here]. Now engaging and convenient access to your web conferencing sessions can be as mobile as you are.

Is collaborate free?

Blackboard Collaborate Launcher is free to download. NOTE: Captioning is not available via the Mobile App. There is limited access to the content of the Whiteboard (presentation) materials for individual using Voiceover or other accessibility features on your mobile device.

How do I call into a collaborate session?

There is more than one way to call into a Collaborate session with dial-in available. From in the session: If you have joined a session on a browser and want to use your phone for audio, open the Session menu and select Use your phone for audio. Select the number listed and enter the temporary personal identification number (PIN).

Is there a phone number for Blackboard Collaborate?

The teleconference service is provided by Blackboard Collaborate. Teleconference phone numbers and PINs are automatically generated during session creation. Anyone can dial into the session and initiate the connection between the session and the teleconference bridge.

Can a student call into a blackboard session?

Mobile device users, who are using the Blackboard Student or Blackboard Instructor app to connect to a session, can’t use the teleconference dial-in simultaneously with the app audio for communication during the session. Up to 25 attendees can call into a session from the phone.

How can I use my iPhone for collaborate?

If you have joined a Collaborate session on a browser, you can choose to use your phone for audio. Open the Session menu and select Use your phone for audio. Call the number listed and enter the temporary personal identification number (PIN). iPhone users don’t need to copy the PIN as it’s inputted for you.