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1. Instructional Technology & Design Office itd@support.lis.illinois.edu 217-244-4903 or 800-377-1892 Meet Blackboard Collaborate Presented by

2. Introduction • Why should you meet Blackboard Collaborate? • You’ll be all ready to go for your LEEP live sessions this semester AND for future classes! • You’ll be aware of the main features that Blackboard Collaborate has to offer before classes start. • You’ll know who to contact for help! 

3. Today’s Discussion • Moodle • The learning platform used by GSLIS and the starting point for logging into live class sessions. • Blackboard Collaborate (BBC) • The platform used for online class sessions at GSLIS.

4. Moodle – “Your New Best Friend” • Course content, GSLIS profiles, GSLIS info, and forums • Make sure to add your preferred email to your profile • Also contains access to Drop-In Rooms, BBC Meeting Room, and BBC tutorials • Tech Chat

5. Moodle – Logging into Class • Live session links from course Moodle space • Classes go “live” at least 30 minutes before session begins

6. Moodle – Logging into Class • Click “Log in” • Click “Join” on BBC website

7. Blackboard Collaborate (BBC) Student

8. BBC – Audio Setup Wizard • Calibrate headset • Toolsaudioaudio set-up wizard • Adjustable microphone and speaker settings: toolsaudiomicrophone and/or speakers settings ***Run it every time*** Shortcut to Audio Setup Wizard

9. BBC – Headsets • Various Types but we suggest wired, USB headsets with attached mic • Blackboard says Bluetooth is accepted but we have not had great luck with it

10. BBC – Participation • Status updates: emoticons, go “away”, raise hand, voting tools (✔,✖,A,B,C) • Chat window auto-scrolls • Double-click for private chat in separate tabs • Tip: Set up audible notifications for private chats in the “Preferences” menu

11. BBC – The Whiteboard • Moderators upload slides from PowerPoint using the “load content” button • Whiteboard toolbox • Select • Pointer • Drawing • Text boxes • Shapes & Lines • Screen captures • Photos

12. BBC – Whiteboard FUN!

13. BBC – Application Sharing & Web Tour • Share applications and websites with the class • App Share – basic program sharing • Web Tour – for media-rich websites • Tip: Practice using these tools before class presentations in the 24/7 Drop-in Room or contact the Help Desk.

14. BBC – Video • Not used by all instructors • Activates in one click

15. BBC – Breakout Rooms • Used for group discussions • Moderator might randomly distribute you • Can drag yourself into a room • Chat and audio is not archived • Private whiteboard can be shared with the class

16. BBC – Layout Customization • Pull out and resize windows • Adjust magnification • “Restore Default Layout”

17. BBC – Other Business • Timer at the top during breaks • Play in the preferences to customize your experience • Send your slides into the Help Desk (help@support.lis.illinois.edu) no later than 4 hours before class • Powerpoint (ppt, pptx) or Open Office (odp) files ONLY • No PDFs, Prezis, or Word Docs • For ease of use, regularly clear your Java and browser caches http://groups.lis.illinois.edu/itdweb/cache/cache.php

18. BBC – Drop-in Room • Presentation practice & group meetings • Access it from Moodle • Open 24/7 • Moderator privilege

19. Conclusion • What did you just learn? • We discussed Moodle and Blackboard Collaborate. • The basics of logging into class via Moodle and using Blackboard Collaborate’s features to participate in class.

20. Thanks for watching! Please give us feedback: http://go.illinois.edu/itdfeedback Instructional Technology & Design Office itd@support.lis.illinois.edu 217-244-4903 or 800-377-1892