Virtual Meetings: WebEx vs. Blackboard Collaborate
Friday, 9/13, 9:00-10:00
Online only using WebEx
Presenter: Karen Skudlarek, CETL
(https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/join/kps05003) and Blackboard Collaborate Ultra (https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/d986329edfef42769b391c50935cdc6e)
This workshop will increase your knowledge about and comfort level using either WebEx or Blackboard Ultra Collaborate as a communication and collaboration tool. You’ll learn how to use either of these products for small groups and online (virtual) office hours as well as which to use for your needs (office hours, guest lecturers, share screens in meetings, etc.).
We will begin the workshop by going to my WebEx Personal Room at: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/join/kps05003
Then the second half of the training will be in Blackboard Collaborate at: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/d986329edfef42769b391c50935cdc6e
Before the Session Begins Please:
1. Test if you can run WebEx on your computer and browser by going to: https://www.webex.com/test-meeting.html
2. Test if you can run Blackboard Collaborate Ultra on your computer and browser (Chrome recommended) by going to: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/d986329edfef42769b391c50935cdc6e (the room will be empty but you’ll be able to turn on your audio and video by clicking the microphone and camera icons shown at the bottom of the screen).
Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1034
For more information, contact: Educational Technologies at edtech@uconn.edu