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How to manage Drop-In Sessions on Blackboard Collaborate

In order to learn how to manage Drop-In Sessions on Blackboard Collaborate with Breakout Groups, you can either follow the video tutorial or the step-to-step guide below. 

Important to Note: 

In Walk-in situations we will treat the Main Room as Reception or Waiting Area while the Breakout Groups will be reserved for one-to-one or small group private interactions.  Settings and access permissions apply to the Main Room. Within the Breakout group, Participants or Presenters will have the same access as the Moderator. For instance, they will be able to share and remove files, share their screens and access their camera and microphone. Only the Moderator has the ability to place all participants where they are needed in the Session. During walk-ins, once a new student enters a Breakout Group the chat history is automatically erased. However, files shared within the Breakout Group will still be visible and...
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How do I configure the Blackboard (iLearn) Mobile Learn Application on my smart phone/ tablet?

Step 1: To download the application on your handheld device, go to the application store for your OS:

App Store on iPhone, iPad or iPod. Google Play Store on Android devices. App World on Blackberry device.

Step 2: Search for " Blackboard MobileTM Learn " or just "Blackboard".

Step 3: Follow the installation process and then launch the Application.

Step 4: In the ‘Search for your School’ Field,  Type "American University of Sharjah".

Step 5: Log in with your AUS credentials*.
* Username should be typed as: b000xxxx, without @aus.edu domain

Step 6: Click on "Agree", then hit Continue to complete the login process.

 
For Blackboard Mobile Learn support inquiries, please visit the website:http://help.blackboardmobile.com/

Blackboard also provides helpful demos for users on their website, at:http://www.blackboard.com/Platforms/Mobile/Resources/Demos.aspx

 

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Help Conducting and Proctoring online exams PDF guides

Instructor Quick Start Guide LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor

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Student information template to be used in an iLearn course or in a syllabus 

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AUS Online Exams Guide

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How to safely log out from iLearn?

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​

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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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After you click the "End session and log out" button, you will get the confirmation message below. Click "End Session" to complete the log out process.​​

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Once you end your session, it's advised that you close all your browser windows. ​

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Respondus

What is Respondus?

Respondus LockDown Browser is a browser which increases the security of test/exam delivery in Blackboard (iLearn). When students use Respondus LockDown Browser to access an exam, you are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. Once an assessment has started, students are locked into the assessment until it is submitted for grading. Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor support the integrity and invigilation of a student taking an online exam. The following videos tutorials will explain and demonstrate how to use Blackboard (iLearn) and Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor to conduct your exams remotely.

 


How do i set up Lockdown Browser?

The following video shows the steps needed in order to set up Lockdown Browser so you can take an online exam.

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Help Conducting and Proctoring online exams help videos

In this page you will find information about:

What is respondus LockDown browser and monitor? How to prepare for an online exam? How to check for an online exam results? How will the students perform the exam? How to deal with technical issues?

What is Respondus LockDown browser and monitor?

Respondus Monitor is the AUS Exam proctoring tool. Respondus LockDown Browser is a customized browser which increases the security of test delivery in iLearn (Blackboard). When students use Respondus LockDown Browser to access an exam, they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. This prevents students from using instant messaging programs, search engines or any other digital resource during the examination. LockDown Browser will directly go to the iLearn (Blackboard) login page. Students will then login...

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How can I enable Blackboard Collaborate during Respondus LockDown Browser?

You will first need to create a new session on Blackboard Collaborate for the course exam. 

Step 1: Access Blackboard Collaborate Ultra from the "Tools" menu in your course and Create Session. 

Step 2: Name your session. Example "NGN110 Final Exam" 

Step 3: Set the Start and End Date and Time. 

Note: You may need to allow some time before or after the exam. 
 
  Step 4: Under Session Settings disable the following options (refer to picture in Step 5):  Anonymize chat messages  Share audio  Share video  Draw on whiteboard  Step 5: Under Session Settings enable the following options: Post chat messages Participants can only chat privately with moderators ...
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Access to Guides and ITFAQ links for Blackboard Collaborate Ultra

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...
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How Do I Download and Install Panopto for MAC?

Step 1: Using Google Chrome as your browser, go to ilearn.aus.edu and login with your AUS credentials 

Step 2: Click on 'Videos' in the menu.

 

Step 3: On the landing page, click on 'Download Panopto' link under your name on the top-right corner (as indicated in red below).

*If you do not see the 'Download Panopto' link, please request the IT Service Desk to provide you with a Panopto account. 

Step 4: Click on 'Download Panopto' on the pop-up. 

Step 5: Click on the 'Panopto package' in the Downloads bar at the bottom of your browser (or through Downloads in Chrome) to start the installation process. 

Step 6: On the installation pop-up, click on continue to install the software. You will be...

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​What are different test presentation options in iLearn?

Force Test Completion: If force completion is enabled, you must complete the test the first time it is launched. If force completion is enabled, it is noted at the top of the test. You are not allowed to exit the test and continue working on it at a later date. The Save function is available for you to save the test as you work through it, but you are not allowed to exit and restart the test.

Backtrack Prohibited: You are not allowed to go back to questions you have already answered if backtracking is prohibited. If backtracking is prohibited, it is noted at the top of the test. When you take a test that does not allow backtracking, an error appears when you attempt to use the Back function within the test.

Test Presentation: Your instructor has two different options for presenting questions in tests: All-at-once or One-at-a-time. An All-at-once test presents all...

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