Prepare for Synchronous Class Session
Setup / Installation
Scheduling & Preparing for your Session
- Accessing Blackboard Ultra in Canvas
- Schedule a Session
- Scheduling a Session from your Canvas Course
- Setup Breakout Groups
- Groups can be made ahead of time, but students can not be added until they have joined session (via instructor, self-select or randomized)
- Session Navigation
Running Blackboard Ultra Sessions
Logging In & Starting the Session
- Joining a Session via Canvas
- Joining a Session via Mobile Device
- Connect to Audio and Video
- Recording Session *does not record breakout groups
Running a Session
- Manage Attendees
- Record Session
- Share Content
- Sharing PPT Options Video
- Option #1: Share Files- annotate over slides, does not bring in video or animations
- Option #2: Share Application- video and animations work properly
- Chat Feature
- Monitor Breakouts
TroubleShooting During Live Session
- Technical Issues: 3 most common technical issues with any web conferencing software:
- Blackboard Troubleshooting Page