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      InSpace and Blackboard Information for Faculty: Activating InSpace in Your Blackboard Course

      Connecting Students to Private and Secure InSpace Sessions

        InSpace is a powerful tool that enables higher education institutions to foster meaningful connections among students and faculty. Integrating InSpace into your Blackboard course can help you create a more engaging and collaborative learning environment. This guide will walk you through the simple steps needed to activate InSpace in your Blackboard course.

        When faculty activate InSpace in a Blackboard course, enrolled students automatically have access to the private and secure InSpace sessions associated with that course.


        To activate InSpace in your Blackboard course, please follow these steps:

        1. Log in to your Blackboard course site
        2. Make sure Edit mode is on.
        3. Add Tool Link. Label the tool InSpace, then use the Type tool dropdown. When the InSpace integration is complete, you'll be able to choose InSpace from the dropdown menu.
        4. Click Submit.
        5. Click on the InSpace link that appears in the Blackboard sidebar.
        6. Click “Get Started” (this is only necessary the first time).
        7. Choose either “Classroom” or “Office” and then click “Join” to enter the session.

        After you activate InSpace in your Blackboard course, students can access the InSpace Office and Classroom by clicking the InSpace link in the Course Navigation menu of their Blackboard course site. You can also customize your Office by clicking “Edit” in the top right corner of the Blackboard InSpace portal.


        The InSpace Classroom and Office associated with the Blackboard course will open in a new tab on your browser. You can navigate back to your Blackboard course at any time by clicking the Blackboard tab.

        InSpace is a valuable tool for enhancing student engagement and building a sense of community in higher education. Integrating InSpace into your Blackboard course is a simple process that can have a significant impact on your students' learning experience. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can activate InSpace in your course and start fostering meaningful connections among your students and faculty.