This document provides instructions for participants using Blackboard Collaborate in Granville County Schools, including steps for audio setup, sending messages in the chat, and utilizing video features. It outlines operational tips for speaking, video transmission, and engaging with the moderator. Additionally, it explains how to customize the user interface and offers troubleshooting advice for audio and video issues.

1. INTRO TO
BLACKBOARD
COLLABORATE
FOR PARTICIPANTS
GRANVILLE COUNTY
SCHOOLS

2. AUDIO SETUP WIZARD
1.
Please configure your
audio wizard using
the following icon:
2.
Update your profile.
 Right click on your name
and click “Edit Profile”
3.
Send a message in the
chat area.
 Click on the entry box in
the chat, type a message,
then hit enter/return on
your keyboard.

3. KEYS TO SPEAKING
Click and Release
the “Talk” button to
activate the
microphone.
Click and Release
again when you are
done.

4. ADDITIONAL TIPS TO SPEAKING
 Cannot hear or speak? Run the Audio Setup
Wizard
 Make sure the meters are moving when you speak
 Check computer audio levels
 Is there a mute on your headset?
 Cannot fix your issue? Contact Blackboard
Collaborate Support at:
http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com

5. KEYS TO LIVE VIDEO
 Click the preview button
BEFORE transmitting
 Video Tips
 Solid background
 Make sure items you do not
want to be seen are not in
the camera view
 The following icon indicates
the user is transmitting
video.
Video Preview

6. SOUND CHECK
Can you hear the
moderator?
Respond with a “Yes” or
“No” using the feedback
icons.
These are your Feedback
Icons

7. AUDIO ICONS/SYMBOLS
 Orange: slight delay (3-8 seconds)
 Red: longer delay (8+ seconds)

8. ASKING QUESTIONS
1. Raise your hand if you
have a question.
2. Then use your audio by
pressing “Talk” or type
in the chat box.

9. EMOTICONS AND AWAY STATUS
 By clicking on the smiley
face button, you can
select a variety of
emoticons such as
thumbs up or applauding.
 By clicking on the second
icon, you can indicate that
you need to temporarily
step away from your
computer.

10. ZOOMING
Having trouble
seeing the
whiteboard
clearly? Adjust
the zoom settings.
You can also click
“Scale to Fit” if an
application is
being shared with
you.

11. Menu Bar
Collaborate Bar
Audio/Video
Panel
Content Area
Participants
Panel
Chat Panel
Side Bar
VOCABULARY

12. CUSTOMIZE YOUR VIEW:
MINIMIZING, MAXIMIZING AND MOVING
PANELS
 Click Options Menu and then “Detach Panel” OR Drag and Drop
 To Reattach: Drag and Drop OR click the “x”.
Options Menu