You can share PowerPoint and image files in Collaborate Ultra. If you would like to show the people in your room a Word document, we recommend doing a screen share. To do … [Read more...]
Design Considerations for Large Group Virtual Meetings
How can we do a whole class meeting or a department meeting online? The default strategy is for everyone to meet at the same time using synchronous tools like … [Read more...]
Design Considerations for Small Group Virtual Meetings
Choose your Strategy How can students do a group project online? The default strategy is for students to meet at the same time using synchronous tools like Blackboard … [Read more...]
Technical Considerations for Collaborate Ultra
If you’re using Collaborate Ultra for small or large group meetings, be sure to reference the technical considerations included below. Room Permissions If you want … [Read more...]
Creating a Blackboard Collaborate Room in Canvas
Add Collaborate Ultra to the course navigation menu Make sure that Collaborate Ultra appears on your course navigation menu (Settings > Navigation > Drag and … [Read more...]
Requesting Captions for Ad Hoc/Webcam Videos
Every video in your courses should be captioned or transcribed. This doesn't just help students with hearing impairments; captions and transcripts help all students … [Read more...]
Using Kaltura Capture
Use this guide after installing Capture to your computer. Click here to read about how to install Capture. Launching Capture Log into Canvas. Click Account on … [Read more...]
Kaltura Capture Installation
What is it? Capture is the new video recording software that allows you to create screen and webcam recordings. You can use this software for presentations, video … [Read more...]
Color Blindness and How It Affects Your Learners
Color blindness is a condition where someone can not distinguish between certain colors, often between greens and reds, and very rarely, yellows and blues. One common … [Read more...]
Elements of Meaningful Feedback
One of the most important learner-instructor interactions occurs when instructors leave feedback. Think of online students as plants. Plants need light and water to grow. … [Read more...]