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Connecting Ideas. Blackboard Collaborate. Audio Setup. Computer (VoIP) Audio. Phone Audio. 1. 1. Click on the Audio Setup Wizard button in the Audio & Video Panel. Click on the blue telephone icon in the Audio & Video Panel. 2. 2. Dial the telephone number and PIN provided.
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Connecting Ideas Blackboard Collaborate
Audio Setup Computer (VoIP) Audio Phone Audio 1 1 Click on the Audio Setup Wizard button in the Audio & Video Panel. Click on the blue telephone icon in the Audio & Video Panel. 2 2 Dial the telephone number and PIN provided. Click to talk. 3 A icon by your name means your mic is on.
VoIP and Video Audio Setup Wizard Audio & Video Panel VoIP Webcam
Participant Polling Polling lets participants answer questions asked verbally or included on the moderator slides.
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.
Whiteboard 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.
PowerPoint Design Tips 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
Whiteboard Drawing Tools Select tool Pointers Pen/Highlight Text Box Shapes Where are you?
Application Sharing 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.
Share desktop Share particular applications • 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.
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
Web Tour 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.
Tips for Presenters 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 Moderators • 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.
FAQs • 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