Blackboard Collaborate Ultra - Entering a Session as a Participant
This articleexplains how to enter a Blackboard Collaborate Ultra session as a participant.
Chrome is the preferred browser for use with Blackboard Collaborate Ultra as it provides the fullest functionality with the tools. To get started, launch your Chrome browser. If you do not have Chrome installed on your computer, you can get if from Software Center.
| When you want to enter the session, open Google Chrome and go to your Learn@UW-Stout (D2L) course. Once inside, go to the Other Tools menu and choose Collaborate: Ultra. |  |
After you click on Collaborate: Ultra, a page listing all of your sessions should appear. Click on the name of the session to enter that session. If you see a "Join room" button, do not click on it unless your instructor has told you to meet in the "Course Room." |
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You may get a message about setting up your microphone and camera. If you get this message, you should click on the Yes button to set up your camera and microphone. If you miss this message or it does not appear, you can still set up your microphone and camera. |
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You may also get messages about sharing or giving access to your camera and microphone. In order to use your camera and microphone in a session, you must allow Collaborate Ultra to use your camera and microphone.
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If you are the first person to enter the session, you will see a message that you are the only one in the room. |
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If
you would like training or assistance with Blackboard Collaborate Ultra, please
contact the instructional technology consultant for your college.