Dear Blackboard users,
As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, having a plan in place to ensure continuity in delivering teaching and learning is essential. Being prepared to scale your connectivity to your students is a multi-faceted endeavor. The University of Miami provides free access to Blackboard Collaborate Ultra to all faculty members who teach a class.
Blackboard Collaborate is a real-time video conferencing tool that lets you add files, share applications, and use a virtual whiteboard to interact. Collaborate with the Ultra experience opens right in your browser, so you don't have to install any software to join a session.
This video will show you how to make Blackboard Collaborate Ultra accessible to your students in Blackboard:
· Add Blackboard Collaborate Ultra to the Course Menu
To learn how to use it, here are a series of videos that can help you get started right away:
· Blackboard Collaborate with the Ultra Experience User Interface Tour
· Breakout Groups in Blackboard Collaborate with the Ultra Experience
· Sharing PowerPoint Files in Blackboard Collaborate with the Ultra Experience
· Session Settings in Blackboard Collaborate with the Ultra Experience
· Private Chat in Blackboard Collaborate with the Ultra Experience
· Polling in Blackboard Collaborate with the Ultra Experience
· Share Files to Breakout Groups in Blackboard Collaborate with the Ultra Experience
The Learning Platforms Team can also provide individual or group trainings at your location or remote. You can book a session with our staff at the link below:
· Book a training with the Learning Platforms Team (Sign in using your UM email alias to book a meeting, you will be sent to the CaneID login page.)
We, at the learning Platforms Team always strive to exceed expectations. Please feel free to communicate with us should you have any question about this email.
Our phone number is 305-284-3949 or you can email us at learningplatforms@miami.edu.
HOURS:
Monday - Thursday (Excluding University Holidays)
9 AM – 9 PM
Friday
9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday - Sunday
9 AM – 2 PM
Learning Platforms Team
(P): 305-284-3949
Rick Ramos
Help Desk Supervisor
Phone: 305-284-3949
Email: Learningplatforms@miami.edu
