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Collaborate Voice tools - Add a voice board post
This guide shows how to add a post using the voice board
Preparation
Plug a 3.5mm analogue headset with both microphone and headphones into the correct ports on your computer.
Note - if your computer has a inbuilt microphone and speaker built in and the are functioning then you don't need a headset.
Successfully pass the Backboard voice setup wizard: CLICK HERE TO CHECK
If the setup wizard is unsuccessful then review the System Requirements for Blackboard Collaborate Voice Authoring :Here
1. Select the content area where the voice board resides then select Enter Voice Board
2. Select Tread then Select Play to listen to the post
3. Select Reply
Compose the reply tread
4. Select the red record button then speak into your microphone to record the voice message
5. Select stop to finish the recording.
6.Select green play button to listen and confirm recording.
[Optional] Add written text
7. Select Post.