Blackboard Collaborate (previously named Elluminate) is a web conferencing platform integrated with our Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS). Instructors can create Collaborate sessions from within any of their Blackboard courses.

Blackboard Collaborate sessions work best if all participants use a combination headset/microphone (to avoid echoes). To use the video aspect feature, users will need a webcam if one is not built into the computer.

First Time Users

New to Bb Collaborate? Click on this link to test your system at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled online session. NOTE: Use Firefox or Internet Explorer browser for best results.

Need Technical Assistance?

Contact Blackboard Collaborate Technical Support 24/7
To submit a ticket, initiate a live chat, or speak to a representative on the phone, contact Technical Support.

Training for Moderators (instructors)

• Getting Started for Moderators Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
• Using Bb Collaborate inside of Blackboard (PDF)
  How to manage sessions within Blackboard courses or community sites.
• Essentials for Moderators (HMTL)
• Moderator's Guide (HTML)
• Accessibility Guide (HTML) (PDF)
• Overview for Moderators (recording)
• Moderator Tools:
  
  • Introduction to the Participants Panel (PDF)
  • Using the Audio & Video Panel (PDF)
  • Using Chat (PDF)
  • Audio Setup Wizard (PDF)
  • Loading a PowerPoint File (PDF)
  • Using the Whiteboard (PDF)
  • Introduction to the Whiteboard (recording)
  • Using the Polling Feature Wizard (PDF)
  • Using Application Sharing (PDF)
  • Introduction to Application Sharing (recording)
  • Using Web Tour (PDF)
  • Introduction to Web Tour (recording)
  • Using Telephony (PDF)
  • Getting Started with Recordings (PDF)