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Blackboard Vista - Chat and Whiteboard

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Create Chat/Whiteboard

1. Verify that you are on either the Build or Teach tabs.
2. Select the Chat link.
3. Select the Create Chat Whiteboard Room button.
4. Enter Title:
5. Enter Description:
6. Enter Maximum Users:
7. Select the t ype or room.
8. Open the More Options section.
9. Enter the desired more options settings.
10. Select the Save button.

Chat

1. Complete the Create Chat/Whiteboard section.
2. Verify that you are on either the Build or Teach tabs.
3. Select the desired chat title.
4. Wait for the chat and whiteboard room to load.
5. Type message into the bottom box.
6. Select the Send button to send your message. 
7. Your message will appear in the box above.
8. Select the "X" to close the chat session.

Whiteboard

1. Complete the Create Chat/Whiteboard section.
2. Verify that you are on either the Build or Teach tabs.
3. Select the desired whiteboard title.
4. Wait for the chat and whiteboard room to load.
5. Begin using the whiteboard.
6. Select the "X" to close the whiteboard session.