Creating quizzes YuJa quizzes are a way of making your video content interactive by allowing you to insert reflective questions. This lets students test their understanding of the topic, or allows time for students to pause and consider further information. You may also choose to use quizzes as a form…
How to use the YuJa video editor The YuJa video editor is a browser based system that can be accessed through a YuJa link on your Blackboard module. Clicking the YuJa link will take you to your YuJa Media Manager. Locate and hover over the video you want to edit…
Invite through calendar The simplest way to make sure that your guest is able to join and have the permissions that they require in the session is to include them on the invitations of the calendar. You can invite them with their personal, or external organisation email address. If they…
Prepare your equipment You will need a PC (or Mac), desktop or laptop: Ideally with an Ethernet connection – or at least very strong Wi-Fi signal. Microphone – recommended part of a headset to reduce chances of audio feedback. Webcam – Built in or external, optional requirement but can create a more personal environment between you…
Disruption from microphones Disruption from webcams Disruption from shared content Disruption from chat Disruption from participant microphones If a participant is being disruptive from their microphone. The best way to deal with the situation is to try and identify who it is and use the participant options to mute them. If…
Teaching and Learning video content for 2022/23 onwards should be stored in Yuja. Stream Groups will not be created for Blackboard courses in 2022/23, and Stream should not be used for new Teaching and Learning content after 10th July 2022. For updates check the TEL blog. Microsoft Groups are used…
Blackboard Collaborate is a useful tool for delivering real-time online teaching. These sessions offer greater flexibility to bring students together by removing the barriers of distance or circumstance and enables them to engage in an interactive online learning environment. However, this learning environment may still present barriers or challenges for…
What types of audio can be shared? Using a Windows computer: Audio being played through a Chrome Tab (e.g. YouTube video, Box of Broadcasts, Podcast). System audio when sharing a screen (e.g. local MP4 video, embedded PowerPoint video*). Audio when sharing an application (e.g. Windows Media Player, VLC player, Spotify)….
To assist your students with potential audio issues and to ensure that they are prepared for the session, you can include this troubleshooting guide as part of your joining instructions. Download the participant handout trouble shooting guide See also the Blackboard guide Collaborate Ultra: Troubleshooting Audio/Video quality issues
These templates contain instructions for participants joining live online sessions via Blackboard Collaborate or Teams meetings. There are a few fields that you can customise before sending. Best practice would be to upload the joining instructions to your module and provide a link to access within an announcement or as…