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Student Guide to Using Elluminate

Note: Elluminate will be known as Blackboard Collaborate beginning January 2012.

On this page:
Orientation Sessions | Drop-in Center | Scheduling Group Meetings | Resources

Elluminate is a web conferencing tool used at SJSU SLIS. It offers the opportunity to interact with faculty and other students even though you may be miles, even oceans, apart. Prepare now for a great Elluminate experience!

Get started:headset/microphone

  1. Get a microphone. A headset/microphone combination is best. Read more about recommended equipment. Plug in your microphone and proceed to step #2.
  2. Go to www.java.com link goes to non-SJSU web site to download and install the Java Web Start. Don't worry — they make it easy!
  3. Go to the Configuration Room on the Blackboard Collaborate Checking System Requirements link goes to non-SJSU web site page (see step #2 on the page). You'll test your audio here. Be sure your microphone is plugged in.
  4. Go to the SLIS Elluminate Drop-in Center to be sure you can successfully connect to the SLIS Elluminate server (see what to expect when connecting). Note: The password for the session is the same as the SLIS Restricted Materials password. Contact your instructor or advisor if you need it.

Having problems getting connected? Check the FAQ first, then contact Blackboard Collaborate Technical Support at 1-877-382-2293. Alternatively, you may also conduct a 'Live Chat' session with a support technician, or submit a support ticket, by visting the Blackboard Collaborate Technical Support site arrow indicates non-slisweb site.

Mac user having connection problems? Check the FAQ, Java update for Mac OS.

Learn how things work:

Sign up for an orientation session:

Login directions for the sessions:

Login about 15 minutes early to allow time to complete the download and test audio.

Note: Additional sessions will be posted here through Sept. 21. If all sessions are filled, please check back again for new sessions.

All times are Pacific Time. Sessions last approximately 60 minutes.

Date Time RSVP Already Made An RSVP?
Join Your Session

Cancelling an RSVP

If you need to cancel your RSVP, click the RSVP link and follow the instructions given at the bottom of the page. If the session is filled, send an e-mail with your name and the date and time of the session to an Elluminate assistant.

Login directions (repeated here for easy access):

Login about 15 minutes early to allow time to complete the download and test audio.

Elluminate Drop-in Center

Visit our Elluminate Drop-in Center when you have questions or need some assistance with using Elluminate. Live help is available 6 - 8 pm PT Sunday - Thursday through the summer semester.

Login information:

Scheduling Group Meetings

Would you like to use Elluminate to meet with other students? You can have group meetings online on the days and times of your choice. Fill out the Student Request for Elluminate Group Session form. Allow at least 24 hours for sessions to be set up. If you have questions, contact Elluminate Session Coordinators.

If your class has been assigned an Elluminate Live! Manager username and password, you can use this information to create your own Elluminate sessions.

Moderator status is needed for the following tasks:

Additional Resources

Read advice from SLIS students about using Elluminate.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Elluminate Participant Orientation Slides link goes to non-SJSU web site (elluminate.com site)

Create an mp3 file from an Elluminate recording using Elluminate Publish! V2

 

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