The Blackboard Collaborate Ultra Guide is for anyone who is looking to conduct online meetings. You can access the comprehensive guide by clicking this link. The guide covers the following topics:
What is Blackboard Collaborate Ultra and how to access it from my iLearn course site? Blackboard Collaborate Ultra course tool interface How to join the Blackboard Collaborate Course Room session? Why create new sessions if I have a course room How do I create a session? Is there an easy way to add a direct link to the course room on iLearn for my students? Meeting Room Interface How to set up your microphone and webcam in a Blackboard Collaborate Ultra session Let others hear and see you during a Blackboard Collaborate Ultra session Record sessions Share content...FAQ Search Results
Step 1: Log in to iLearn
Step 2: Under 'My Courses' on the iLearn home page, select the Course which requires Bluepulse. Example, "My_Course_Waseem".
Step 3: Click on the + sign, on the top left corner. Then, click on Course Link.
Step 4: Click on Browse.
Step 5: On the pop-up window, click on Tools. From the drop-down, click on Bluepulse.
Step 6: Enter a name for the tool which will show in the Course Menu. Ensure you have checked the box for 'Available to Users'. Then, click on Submit.
The Bluepulse tool link will now be visible on the Course Menu (as shown in the picture). To open the portal, simply click on the link!
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Quizzes & Exams
Tests and quizzes are used to assess your mastery over course content and objectives. Your instructor assigns point values to each question. Your answers are submitted for grading, and the results are recorded in the Grade Center. You can view your grades in My Grades when your instructor makes them available to you.
You can find tests in a content area, learning module, lesson plan, or folder.
Take a Test:
You should always expect that you will be in a computer lab when taking a test or quiz on iLearn. Some instructors might allow students to take some self assessments or quick revision quizzes on their own.
Your instructor lets you know when a test is available and where to find it in your course. Before you begin, make sure you have a strong internet connection. A wired connection may be more reliable than a wireless connection. If...
Please follow the steps below to safely log yourself out of iLearn:
Click on the log out icon on the upper left corner of your browser
On a new screen you will get two options. Click on the "End session and log out" button. If no action is taken, you will be automatically logged out after 120 seconds. You can also select "Continue SSO session" to go back to iLearn.
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Part I: Test Room Specific Precautions
If you have scheduled an online test/exam, please do the following:
For a Computer Lab
Send an Email to [email protected] with a request to have an IT specialist prepare the Lab for the exam.
The IT specialist assigned will depend on where the exam will take place. Please see Appendix (i) for more details.
For a Classroom
Please bear in mind that for tests administered in the classroom, you will have to rely on the operability of the students’ laptops. You are advised to hold online examinations in a lab environment to safeguard against limitations inherent within our wireless networks. To make sure the test goes as smoothly as possible, request the students to pay a visit to the school’s laptop service center so that a consultant can do the following:
Check wireless connectivity. Install and update the LockDown browser. Perform a check-up to guarantee...If you haven't already installed Panopto on your device, please refer to the following ITFAQ articles:
How do I download and install Panopto on Windows? How do I download and install Panopto on Mac?Step 1: Using Google Chrome as your browser, go to ilearn.aus.edu and log in with your AUS credentials.
Step 2: Click on 'Videos' in the menu on the top-right corner.
Step 3: On the Videos section, click 'Create', and then select 'Record a New Session' from the drop-down menu.
Step 4: Your browser will ask to open Panopto. Click on ‘Open Panopto'. If this is your first time, allow Chrome to access your Microphone and Camera when prompted.
Step 5: Once Panopto has been launched, please ensure that: ...
You will continue to use the same AUS ID (b000xxx/g000xxx) and password to log into your alumni email as well (same as ilearn and Banner). If your password does not work, you can do two things:
If you were previously enrolled to the password station (https://passwords.aus.edu) you can reset it yourself by visiting the website. You can get your Alumni information by sending an email to [email protected]. You could also call the Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs, 06-5152100.Please make sure to include your AUS ID number, phone number and an alternative email address for us to contact you.
This guide consists of two parts to help you purchase your book via Cengage.
Part I: Sign-in with iLearn on the WebAssign course, through the following steps:
Step 1: Login to ilearn.aus.edu.
Step 2: Click on the course that requires WebAssign.
Step 3: Under the course menu, on the left, click on WebAssign.
Step 4: If this is the first time you are using Cengage WebAssign, click on Create Account.
Step 5: A couple of fields will automatically be filled, do not change their value. Instead, fill out the missing information and click on Create Account.
The following page will appear.
Part II: Having signed in, purchase your books through the following steps:
Step 1: Ensure that you have the following...
Global Navigation Menu
Once you have logged in to iLearn, the Global Navigation Menu is always located in the upper right-hand corner of the display. Clicking your name or selecting the small triangle activates a pull-down menu where shortcuts are provided. Next to the triangle may be a small number in a red square indicating that changes, notifications, and updates have been made in any of your courses since the last login.
View the Global Navigation Menu
If the Global Navigation Menu Won't Expand
If Group by Term is selected in the My Courses list settings, it may prevent the Global...