Collaborate

Starting with the Basics

Need assistance with collaborate? Here are several short videos to help you get started. Check out these guides for more information:

• Get started
• Schedule session
• Join sessions
• Moderator guides
• Keeping your Virtual Classroom secure

Classroom Chatter

Engage with your students using HD video, audio, and webcam features. Collaborate can display up to 5 video sources at once. Never get lost with who is talking as the video jumps to the active speaker. Chat can be removed if needed.

File and Application Sharing

Share files with drag-and drop features or choose to share an application such as PowerPoint, web browser, or a document.

Breakout Groups

Randomly assign students to groups to allow them the opportunity to work together as teams. Participants can even create their own groups.

Mobile

Recorded sessions are available in a mobile friendly format. Captured video, audio, and shared content can be played back as an MP4 file. Students can also join your collaborate session from their mobile devices by downloading the mobile app.

Security

There are four core features of the Collaborate platform that help ensure a secure virtual classroom experience:

• Restrict participant permissions – This feature enables instructors to ensure that only session moderators can control the whiteboard, video/audio, and chat features.
• Secure authentication – This ensures students are able to access only those virtual classrooms assigned for their course.
• Unique session links – This enables instructors to send a secure, unique link to session participants (LMS not required).
• Restrict access – This enables instructors to restrict the list of those who can enter their virtual classroom, by disabling access by unauthenticated users.

Please reference this FAQ document to help you navigate all of the security features within Collaborate. It includes helpful instructions for administrators, instructors, and users.

Need assistance with collaborate? Check out these guides for more information:

• Get Started
• Join session
• Participate in sessions
• Accessibility
• Troubleshooting

Join a Session

Sessions are easy to join and require no additional downloads. Simply select the Collaborate link in the course menu and choose the specific session you wish to join.

Audio/Video Check

Audio and video enhance the online session. Users must give the browser permission to use audio and video to participate in a session. This is necessary so that users are seen and heard. Select the microphone and camera icons to begin participating in the online session.

Online Discussions

Engage with the instructor (moderator) or other students (participants) by using HD video, audio, and webcam features. Chat with all participants or raise your hand for live question/answer sessions.

Mobile

Join a collaborate session from your mobile devices by downloading the mobile app. Recorded sessions are available in a mobile friendly format at your instructors discretion.