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Student: Accessing Collaborate - rev. 08/2016
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Student: Accessing Collaborate Moodle ISU


Introduction

This guide will show you how to access a Collaborate session through your Moodle course. You will also get a few tips for participating in a Collaborate session.

This guide will help you:

Access a Collaborate Session

  1. Login to Moodle ISU. For more information, see Student: Accessing Moodle ISU
  2. Select the course you wish to access.
  3. Locate the correct topic/week of your course.
  4. Click the session link.

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Note: This will bring you to the session information page.

  1. At the top of the page, Click Join Session.

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  1. If you have never joined a Collaborate session, you will need to download the Collaborate launcher.
  1. Start by clicking Download.
  2. For more information, see Collaborate: Blackboard Collaborate Launcher
  1. If you have already downloaded the Launcher, Click Launch Blackboard Collaborate now.

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  1. In the pop-up window, Select Open with to open the session.

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  1. A Security Warning pop-up may appear asking if you want to run the application.
  1. Click Run.

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Participate in a Collaborate Session

The following items are to help you participate in the Collaborate session.

  1. Talk - If you would like to talk, Click on the talk button located in the AUDIO & VIDEO box.  

Note: Clicking the Talk or Video buttons will turn on/off the camera and mic.

  1. Chat - If you would like to send a message, Type it in the chat text box.

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  1. Other Actions - There are several other actions you can make using the Participant block.
  1. Show an Emotion - Click on the face symbol and Select the emotion you want using the dropdown menu. The selected emotion will be shown next to your name in the Participants list.

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  1. Step Away from the Session - If you would like to show your status as Away, Click on the head with the clock symbol.

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  1. Raise your Hand - To raise your hand, Click on the hand icon.

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  1. Respond to a Poll - To respond to a poll, Click the checkmark and Select your response from the dropdown menu.

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For questions about your course in Moodle, contact your instructor.

If you have any additional technology questions, contact the IT Help Desk - (208) 282-HELP (4357) or email help@isu.edu


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