Blackboard is continually improving their web conferencing platform.
Secure recording links will be released on July 16:
As part of their commitment to security and privacy, they want to give instructors more control over their recordings. Public access to recordings will be off by default for new sessions. Only session owners and students enrolled in the course can see the recording. Any links shared to the recording will no longer work when the recording is secure. When public access is off, the recording is secure.
Instructors will be able to allow public access in the Recording Settings. When Public access is selected, a shareable link to the recording is available. Anybody with the link can view the recording while public access is allowed. If the instructor disables Public access later, the shareable link stops working.
The following updates were released on June 13.
Share Camera
This option gives you the ability to share more than one camera. Share your video and share another camera connected to your computer. Students can see you and anything else you want to show. You’re only limited by the number of cameras and USB ports on your computer.
Download Poll Results Report
Now moderators, instructors, and admins can download a session’s Poll report. This report includes the poll question and how each attendee responded.
Whiteboard Updates
They made minor improvements to the whiteboard, making it easier to select and rotate items.
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Contact: David Soliday at helpdesk@owu.edu