Collaborate is a web conferencing software built directly into Blackboard. You can use this software to meet online with your instructor, meet online with other students, or attend online class activities. Your instructor will have links and directions on joining any required class activities, which will vary from class to class.
From the course menu on the left side of the screen, find Blackboard Collaborate, click the Join Session link, click on the session you want to join. All courses will have a default Course Room session. If there are more available sessions, they are listed under the Course Room.
Allow your browser to use your microphone and camera. Also, you may change your settings, turn your camera and microphone on or off and raise your hand.
Open the Collaborate panel in the bottom right corner of the screen for more options. 
Open the session menu in the top left corner of the screen to leave the session. 
You can view class recordings in courses you are enrolled in if the instructor recorded them. There are two options to find class recordings.
Option 1: Once in a Collaborate session, open the session menu and select Recordings.
Option 2: Go to the Course Content page, and choose more options to the right of the Blackboard Collaborate icon. Choose a recording to view.
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