Collaborate is an online virtual classroom/meeting space which allows users to connect via audio, see each other via webcams, use a chat tool, collaborate on documents and view presentations, and access other features.
To access Collaborate, you will need to select the module in Blackboard that relates to the group you wish to collaborate with. Once in the module, select 'Communication & Tools' link from the left hand navigation and then 'Blackboard Collaborate Ultra'.
To find out more about how Collaborate can be used to enhance your students' learning experience, view the video below.
The following guides and many more are available from the Blackboard Collaborate Help site:
Further guidance on good practice for getting a better experience with Blackboard Collaborate is available and can be downloaded below:
Recordings can be restored for up to 30 days after being deleted by a user. After 30 days, deleted recordings will get fully wiped (“hard delete”) from Blackboard’s servers (including chat, captions, etc.) and can no longer be restored.
For accessibility purposes you should upload all Collaborate recordings to Panopto for auto-captioning. There is no need to delete Collaborate recordings that have been uploaded to Panopto.
