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How to join a live online session

Where do I find the joining links?

Whether your module is using Blackboard Collaborate or Microsoft Teams Meetings for these sessions, the joining links can be found in your Blackboard Course.

How do I join a session?

Blackboard Collaborate

Clicking on a Blackboard Collaborate joining link will open the Collaborate window and you’ll be asked to check your audio and camera settings before joining. For more information on joining a session in Collaborate, see the Blackboard Help for Students page: Getting started with Blackboard Collaborate.

Microsoft Teams Meetings

When your lecturer has created a Teams Meeting in Blackboard, you’ll be able to access Teams Meetings on the Course Content page of your Blackboard Course. Follow the instructions for joining the meeting:

You’ll also receive an Outlook Calendar invite to your University account, containing the joining link. Further information is available on the Blackboard Help for Students page: Getting started with Microsoft Teams


Guide last updated on October 11, 2024

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