The Media space is where the content of the session is displayed. The content you share is automatically the main focus of your screen – either you, or your slides.

For example, you may be sharing a PowerPoint or PDF file and this will display in the main media space. Or you may simply be using Blackboard Collaborate Ultra to speak face to face. In this instance, the speaker will appear, along with other participants.

You have access to share your audio and video from the icons on the bottom of the Media Space interface. Look for the following icons to adjust:

Audio and video: Click Share Audio and Share Video icons to turn those tools on or off. If you use your keyboard to navigate, press Alt + M to turn your microphone on and off. Press Alt + C for your camera.

Hand raise: Raise your hand to answer a question or get another moderator's attention. Click Raise Hand. If you use your keyboard to navigate, press Alt + H.

My Settings: If you click on your avatar, you can also quickly access and adjust your audio or video settings at any time.

The Session menu opens a collection of high level session actions and information. Open it using the Session menu button at the top left of the screen. Tools and features you use only once or twice a session are grouped here, including:

Record sessions: Click Start Recording. When completed recordings can be accessed, on your Blackboard course, under the Virtual Classroom link (look for the menu icon).

Report an Issue: If you experience any problems during your session, you can report this directly to Blackboard.

The Collaborate panel takes your session experience to the next level. Here you can engage other participants with all the great collaboration tools. You will need to click to open it.

The main collaboration tools include the following:

Chat: Chat with participants. Click Open Chat.

Participants panel: View the list of participants. Click Open Participants List. You can also check the strength of their network connection during a session by looking here.

Share Content: You can share a blank whiteboard, an application, PDFs, PowerPoint^® presentations, and images. Click Share Content.

Session Settings: Decide what you and others can do in your session.