The purpose of this training is to aid faculty in the use of Blackboard (Bb) Collaborate Ultra for synchronous class delivery. Faculty will become acquainted with its tools and features. In addition, this training will cover best practices and techniques in the implementation of Bb Collaborate Ultra into the classroom.  

Bb Collaborate Ultra is a real-time video conferencing tool that lets you add files, share applications, and use a virtual whiteboard to interact with participants. It is an integrated tool within Blackboard Learn and is available to all courses. Bb Collaborate Ultra now opens right in your browser, so students and yourself do not have to install any software to join a session.

For more information, please call the Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology at 956-665-5327 (Edinburg) or 956-882-6792 (Brownsville).