1. To access the session, click on the Blackboard Collaborate Ultra link provided by your Instructor. This link may be posted on the Course Navigation Menu or as a link within the Course Materials.  

Your instructor may not call this link "Blackboard Collaborate Dashboard" as in this example. Please be sure to verify from your instructor where this link is in your course.

Note: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra is web based, and it works best using Google Chrome as your browser. You will need to download the Chrome extension in order to use this tool.For directions on how to download the Chrome Extension please view the following knowledgebase article: Faculty and Students: Adding Chrome Extension for Blackboard Collaborate Ultra

4. Make sure your browser did not block any pop-ups, or prevent access to your microphone and camera.

6. Select the microphone you will use during Audio Test (1 of 2)

When you see the bar indicate that your microphone is working, click Yes - It's working

Note: If you do not select a microphone, it will use the Default microphone.

8. Select the Camera you want to use in the Video Test (2 of 2).

When you see yourself on your camera, click Yes - It's working.

9. To talk to the rest of the participants in the session, click the Share Audio button, and to share your video with the rest of the participants, click the Share Video button.

You will notice that the buttons change their appearance when you share audio and video.

Connecting your Audio by Phone

10. If you are unable to connect the audio from your computer you can access the session audio by phone. Click the My Settings button located at the bottom of your screen.

11. Locate and click the "Use your phone for audio" link. When you click the link you will be provided with a phone number to call to join the session. You will also be given a PIN number so that you may join the session.

Note: The phone number and PIN number is individual to you.

12. If you are continuing to have difficulties joining a session, please view the following knowledgebase article; Faculty and Students - Blackboard Collaborate Ultra Troubleshooting

2. Once the app has finished downloading, open the app and search for Montgomery County Community College. 

Tap to select the College from the drop down menu that appears.

3. Once you have selected your school, enter your College username and password. 

Then tap Login.

4. You will be taken to the Activity Stream. This will show you any updates in your courses for the day. 

Tap the 3 lines in the upper left corner until a side bar appears.

6. Tap the course you want to enter.

You should see, under Course Materials, Collaborate.

Tap Collaborate.

10. When you are finished, tap the icon that looks like a door in the upper left corner.

Then click Leave Session.