Introduction to Video Conferencing webinar

To view a recording of  this webinar  click here

Video conferencing is a cost-effective tool for communicating and collaborating at a distance. This free 60 minute webinar explores the key features of one of the leading education video conferencing tools, Blackboard Collaborate^TM.

By the end of this webinar you should:

• be familiar with the key features of video conferencing and

• understand some of the key rules for communicating effectively online. You will be able to:

• test audio equipment and set the connection speed
• send images through a web cam
• contribute orally and through text chat
• use the tools in the participant panel
• work on the whiteboard
• move to and from breakout rooms
• print a whiteboard screen

Before you join this webinar you need to:

• make sure Blackboard Collaborate^TM runs on your computer (see the Collaborate Setup Guidefor help on how to do this)
   
• read the Blackboard Collaborate^TM “Getting started for participants quick reference guide”

During the webinar you will need uninterrupted use of a computer which:

• will run Blackboard Collaborate^TM
• is connected to the internet
• has a working headset with microphone

To access the webinar on the day you will need to:

• click on this link, this will take you straight to the Blackboard Collaborate^TM log-in page for this webinar. On that page you simply enter your name and click the log on button.

Webinar tips:

Video conferencing can seem intimidating at first, but you will rapidly get the hang of it once you are in a webinar. The most critical step is to ensure that Blackboard Collaborate^TM will run on your computer well in advance of the first webinar you wish to attend. The Collaborate Setup Guideshows you how to check this.

It’s also important to log in to the webinar itself 5- 10 minutes early to establish a connection and to allow time to test your microphone and headphone settings. Once you have logged into the webinar you will see instructions on how to do this and there will be a facilitator on hand to help sort out any problems. 

For more information on using Blackboard Collaborate^TM download the - “Getting started for participants quick reference guide”

Webinars run much like a face to face seminar, but for a guide to the do’s and don’ts of video conferencing you can download our netiquette guide.