This area will be used to store information for Western faculty about using Blackboard Collaborate in the classroom. You can post questions here and I will continue to add information, documents and updates.
Training Document
The Blackboard Collaborate Instructor Training document is a PDF you can download. It includes:
- Tips for getting started
- How to use your Student Account
- Tips for using Collaborate
- Learning Strategies and Suggestions for Collaborate
This is a great resource I used for the learning strategy section: http://teaching.uncc.edu/instructional-methods/best-practices-summary - Links to the Blackboard Collaborate “How to”/Help sections on each tool. Many of these tools include videos.
Intro Videos for Students
The following videos were created to introduce students to the Collaborate platform.
- Blackboard Collaborate Intro for Students https://youtu.be/S96sQBhTvRQ
- Blackboard Collaborate – Communicating With Your Classmates https://youtu.be/APtgxX1cRHs
- Blackboard Collaborate – Participating in Classroom Learning Activities https://youtu.be/qzi3ImdHbeU
These videos are pretty rough so please provide me with suggestions on what else to include or if you have a better idea on how to create them!
Suggested Equipment List for Collaborate
Instructor Microphone
Radio Shack Wireless Lapel Microphone System Model # 3201257
Cable to connect microphone system to computer
3.5mm Mono Male to 1/4 IN Mono Male – 6 FT
http://www.showmecables.com/Search.aspx?q=%223.5mm+Mono+Male+to+1%2f4+IN+Mono+Male+-+6+FT%22
www.showmecables.com
Classroom Microphone for class discussions
MXL AC404 USB Conference Microphone
Camera
Logitech c920 HD Pro Webcam
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Widescreen-Calling-Recording-Desktop/dp/B006JH8T3S/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1487712521&sr=1-1&keywords=Logitech+c920+HD+Pro+Webcam
Amazon Basics 60” Tripod with case
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-WT0352G-Lightweight-Mini-Tripod/dp/B00M78G2VO/ref=pd_bxgy_147_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00M78G2VO&pd_rd_r=TYGECMR7FX1YY98QV47M&pd_rd_w=ng7mX&pd_rd_wg=Pv3J6&psc=1&refRID=TYGECMR7FX1YY98QV47M
Recording of 8/29/17 Session
https://us-lti.bbcollab.com/recording/766c9cac9e2f4886805d2f2e32747439