This document provides an overview of Blackboard IM, an instant messaging and collaboration tool available within the Blackboard learning management system. It describes how Blackboard IM allows students and instructors to create an account, see who is online and available, and communicate via chat, video conferencing, screen sharing, and a digital whiteboard. The document also includes screenshots of the Blackboard IM interface and provides a link to an online tutorial on how to use Blackboard IM's features and functions.

1. Like to IM…
how about
Blackboard
Collaborate IM

2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• The learner will be able to create a
Blackboard IM account
• Be aware of the features and functions of
Blackboard IM
• Be able to interact with other learners via
chat/video

3. WHAT IS BLACKBOARD IM?
• Allows your academic institution to create a learning
network to support :
 office hours,
 school services,
 meetings and desktop video conferencing
• Students and instructors also:
 see who’s online and available so they can instantly
communicate with peers, colleagues, and experts.

4. BLACKBOARD IM ACCOUNT SETUP

5. INTERFACE OVERVIEW

6. STATUS BAR

7. CONTACTS

8. CHAT INTERFACE

9. COLLABORATION WINDOW

10. WHITEBOARD

11. SCREEN SHARING

12. WEB TOUR

13. BLACKBOARD IM RESOURCE TUTORIAL
http://www.brainshark.com/blackboardinc/vu?pi=977377618