Instant messaging software from Blackboard for class communication online

1. Blackboard Instant Messenger
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Blackboard IM is an instant messaging tool designed to promote collaboration. Blackboard IM
synchronizes with our Blackboard Learn records which means that students and isntructors are
automatically connected with other Blackboard IM users enrolled in the same courses.
Blackboard IM also includes advanced features such as video chat, screen sharing, and a robust
whiteboard, which allows everyone at UIC to collaborate and communicate quickly and easily.
To start using IM, login to Blackboard Learn at uic.blackboard.edu and go into your course.
Select the Tools option from the right hand
panel in your course site.
Select Blackboard IM.
Select Blackboard IM again on the next page
when prompted to do so.
Fill in your credentials in the fields provided.
Use your UIC NetID will be used as your
Blackboard IM ID.
Your password is independent from your UIC
LogIn password.
Click Submit at the bottom of the screen.
Select the PC or Mac Download option at the top of
the screen, depending on your operating system.
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netid@uic.edu

2. Blackboard Instant Messenger
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The Blackboard Collaborate Launcher Wizard
will open. Click Next.
Accept the Licensing Agreement on the next
screen.
Choose which features you would like to
install. Select Next.
Choose a location on your computer to install
Blackboard IM. Select Install.
7 Click Finish to complete the Blackboard IM
installation.
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3. Blackboard Instant Messenger
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Enter your Blackboard IM ID and password
and select Sign In.
Students in your course will automatically
be added to the Classmates tab. You can
search for other IM users in the search bar.
Select any individual from your list to open
a personal chat window.
Type your message in the bar at the bottom
of the window and press enter to send your
message.
11 If you select the Phone icon at the top of the
screen you can call a contact. Select Talk
or Video at the bottom of the pop-up to
turn on your microphone or video.
The person you are trying to contact will need
to accept your invitation in order to access this
feature and interact with you.
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4. Blackboard Instant Messenger
12 If you select the White Board icon at the top
of the screen you can open the white board
and use your cursor to draw on the screen.
The person you are trying to contact will
need to accept your invitation in order to
access this feature and interact with you.
For additional help with Blackboard IM:
Email: itl@uic.edu
Call: (312) 996-9824
http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com/
13 Select Blackboard IM at the top right of the
screen and select Log Out to end your
IM session.
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