How to use BlackBoard Collaborate

We have found BlackBoard Collaborate to be the most accessible to screen readers. You can navigate through all of its features using your tab key. Below are some of the common keyboard commands:

  • To turn the microphone on and off, press Alt + M in Windows.
    On a Mac, press Option + M.
  • To turn the camera on and off, press Alt + C in Windows.
    On a Mac, press Option + C.
  • To raise and lower your hand, press Alt + H in Windows.
    On a Mac, press Option + C.

 

How to use BigBlueButton with JAWS

BigBlueButton will appear in Canvas a Collaboration, and in Sakai as meetings. After you've clicked on join meeting, follow the instructions below:

  1. The first thing you'll hear is "Join audio alert dialogue" . Click your tab key to select the Microphone or Listen only option.  Listen only, will enter you into the room with your microphone muted.
  2. Press Spacebar. You'll hear the words "connecting" afterward.