1. Go to the Control Panel and click Customization.

2. Choose Tool Availability.

3. In the Available column, select the check box next to Blackboard Collaborate Scheduling Manager. This turns on Collaborate for a course and will allow you to create sessions visible to students.

4. Also, in the Available column, select the check box in the Blackboard Collaborate row. This allows you to set up a session link within a particular content area.

5. Click Submit.