This presentation was designed to introduce faculty to the features of Elluminate (now called Blackboard Collaborate)

2.  Synchronous learning environment
 use with a LMS like Blackboard or Moodle to deliver
online or hybrid courses
 Audio, video, application sharing and text
 PC and Mac compatible; web-based
 Stable platform; easy to use
 Users need a computer, an Internet connection
and a headset (mic and headphones).
 Web cams are optional.

3.  Classes
 Students and instructors log in to access class
meetings and previous class recordings
▪ Recordings remain posted until the end of the term
 Meetings
 Invite colleagues and guests to join a meeting with an
email link; no account needed
 Professional Development/Webinars/Training
 GATech ICE;TurnItIn.com. Etc.

4. Audio &Video
Participants
Window
• Raise hand, emoticons, polls
• Groups can work in breakout
rooms
ChatWindow
White Board
•Write, draw, clip art
•Upload images
•Upload PowerPoint presentations
WebTour
Show
Desktop /
Applications

5.  Email invitation with link
 Enter your name & join the session
 Plug in your headset (2 jacks)
 ClickTools – Audio – Audio SetupWizard
 To talk, click the mic icon in the lower left
corner – it will glow yellow. Click again to turn
it off. 6 people can talk at the same time.
 Click the webcam icon, then preview &
transmit your video

6. Kelly Jones
(478) 301-2175
jones_kl@mercer.edu
www.elluminate.com