Need to record a Blackboard Collaborate session as part of a student project? This video covers all the steps involved in recording a session, from launching Blackboard Collaborate to selecting a microphone to uploading your PowerPoint file to the recording process itself....
There have been a few folks reporting issues with Collaborate not loading the join.jnlp Java file. This might be the anti-virus software installed on the computer that’s stopping Collaborate from loading. Programs such as Kaspersky, AVG, Norton, McAfee etc. to name a few can help protect your computer, but may be protecting a little too much by blocking sites that you want to visit. Unfortunately, they all have different menu items/options making it difficult to instruct how to navigate their...
Your Java cache is a temporary storage area where frequently accessed data can be stored for rapid access. Sometimes it’s necessary to remove this content so that we can confirm that what you have in storage is complete and current. Since the steps from version to version change, you will have to select the version of Java currently installed. By clicking on the following link, you will be sent to Java’s site to verify what version of Java you have....
Java is a critical part of your online classroom experience. However, recent security concerns surrounding Java mean you may run into problems with the Java plug-in. We have found this is particularly an issue in Firefox. To get Java working correctly, first open up Internet Explorer. Go to: http://java.com, then click on the “free Java Download” button. If you do not have the newest version of Java installed, you will be prompted to download and install the latest version. More...
Voice chat is one of the most useful features of Blackboard Collaborate. It can also be the most frustrating if your microphone and speakers aren’t set up right. Fortunately, getting your audio set up is easily done. But before we look at audio setup wizard, let’s look at the AUDIO & VIDEO module. The AUDIO & VIDEO module appears in the upper left corner of the Collaborate window. At the bottom of the AUDIO & VIDEO module you’ll see a...
