In the lead up to Trimester 2, HADU is offering a series of Bb Collaborate Ultra workshops.
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra is a live online classroom environment, integrated within CloudDeakin. This session is targeted to users who wish to explore the use of Breakout groups. This 1-hour hands-on session is facilitated by an instructor in real-time, using the Bb Collaborate Ultra environment.
By completing this session, staff should be able to:
- Use Bb Collaborate Ultra to support teaching and learning
- Apply basic tools of Bb Collaborate Ultra including audio/video faciliation, instant messaging, annotating the whiteboard, and application and file sharing.
- Create breakout groups.
- Explore groupwork in breakout groups.
- Participate in breakout groups.
A facilitator will be in the session 15 mins prior to the start of the session.
Before the session
- You will require a computer with an internet connection, a microphone USB headset to speak and listen. A webcam is not essential but is highly recommended.
- In order to participate in a Bb Collaborate Ultra session, you will need to ensure your computer and other hardware are set up correctly. It is higher recommended you follow the instructions for first-time users.
- Google Chrome is the preferred browser and provides the best experience using Blackboard Collaborate. Please ensure you have the latest version of Chrome installed.
- Blackboard Collaborate Ultra is entirely web-based – there is no software to install.
To access a session, please enter the Blackboard Collaborate ULTRA Rooms for Training (Training Room 1) in the Faculty of Health staff CloudDeakin site at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the session. (This is located in the Resources section.)
