Blackboard Collaborate
Online collaboration & web conferencing solution
4.2 /5 (318 reviews) Write a Review!Blackboard Collaborate Overview
What is Blackboard Collaborate?
Blackboard Collaborate is an online collaborative learning solution which enables employees to fulfill training requirements anywhere, anytime, with audio, video and webcam support, file sharing, and mobile collaboration, plus an interactive whiteboard, chat functionality, and more.
Today’s geographically dispersed workforces, flexible hours and demanding work schedules can make in-person training and development expensive and inconsistent, if not impossible. Organizations need a dynamic tool that allows learners to be actively engaged virtually, participating in training, gaining new skills, and learning from their peers “face-to-face” no matter where they are. Blackboard Collaborate's browser-based and download-free, one-click virtual classroom and online collaboration tool leads to rapid adoption with minimal hand-holding. With broadened device support and a powerful mobile app, participation is possible anytime, anywhere.
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Blackboard Collaborate Reviews
Blackboard Collaborate Reviews
Blackboard Collaborate Review
My overall experience with Blackboard Collaborate is always amazing. My grades have improved so much with this and I have been so much more organized because it comes with a calendar and reminder of when assignments are due and I never miss an assignment.
Classroom Video conferring
my overall experience of Blackboard Collaborate is good
Very Interactive and Easy to Use!
Blackboard Collaborate was definitely the right choice. I enjoy using this platform and would definitely recommend it as an ideal platform for e-learning.
Good for the basics of remote classroom learning
Overall, I think Blackboard is an adequate software for classes to use as far as the basics go (e.g. putting syllabi and class readings online, administering quizzes and tests, grading). The look and feel of the software can be improved upon and it can be made more user-friendly, but overall, it does an okay job.
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Pros
A feature that I absolutely love about this software is the breakout rooms for group projects. I love that professors can break us into groups and it is not difficult to see in Blackboard. I love how easy it is to use this software. I also love that I get to see my professors feedback on any assignments that have been graded. I love seeing the exact percentage as well instead of it saying "B+". I absolutely love Blackboard!
Cons
One feature that I hope that this software improves is sharing the computer audio. It would be really helpful to get audio instead of text because I feel like it is easier to communicate faster and a lot more easier than text. Either way I highly recommend this software because It has helped me be more organized. There are no features that are difficult.
Classroom Video conferring
my overall experience of Blackboard Collaborate is good
Pros
As opposed to web casting and video conferencing software, Blackboard Collaborate has interrogations and features that are specifically designed for engagement with the learners/audience
Cons
I am a new user of the Blackboard Collaborate's license so far nothing to complain about. Although the budget for this product is more expensive than our previous option
Very Interactive and Easy to Use!
Blackboard Collaborate was definitely the right choice. I enjoy using this platform and would definitely recommend it as an ideal platform for e-learning.
Pros
Blackboard Collaborate makes e-learning interactive and hassle-free. I am a university student and the administration decided, when the lockdown started in March, to use this platform to facilitate online learning. When I was introduced to the interface in the beginning, I found that it was very easy to navigate. It offers a tour of the interface which proved to be quite helpful. However, Blackboard is so simple and easy to use that you won't have difficulty using it without the tour/tutorial. The labels are accurate, and everything is easy to find and well organized. The e-classroom features include options to use video, audio and the chat, where everyone can type and interact throughout class time with the use of emoticons/emojis. Teachers can share their screens, record sessions, create polls, create break out groups for group work and more. Blackboard Collaborate can be used on tablets, laptops and phones. It is perfect for online learning.
Cons
There is really nothing to dislike about Blackboard Collaborate. It ticks all the boxes and really does take much of the dreariness out of the virtual learning platform. Although e-learning is definitely not comparable to face-to-face learning, Blackboard Collaborate makes it much easier to adapt.
Good for the basics of remote classroom learning
Overall, I think Blackboard is an adequate software for classes to use as far as the basics go (e.g. putting syllabi and class readings online, administering quizzes and tests, grading). The look and feel of the software can be improved upon and it can be made more user-friendly, but overall, it does an okay job.
Pros
I like that it has the basic features needed for this type of software, such as the ability to administer and grade quizzes online. It is pretty intuitive to use, but it could be better.
Cons
The whole program looks and feels very dated. Because it looks so dated, it feels like it has not been upgraded in a while and could be difficult to use. It surprisingly is pretty intuitive to use however, but there are still ways that it could be improved upon. For example, grading assignments can be made an easier task that does not need to be featured on a separate page.
Workable, but lacking in reliability
Pros
Great for large groups, has enough features to keep up with the competition including: breakout rooms which work great, screen sharing, whiteboard for demonstrations, moderating for a smooth meeting flow. It's somewhat easy to use, so that's always a plus.
Cons
My biggest problem is reliability and stability. The software has crashed on me quite often, even with a robust and very capable laptop. For a software that's supposed to make collaboration easy, these issues are big drawbacks for me, and it's why we switched back to our original software.
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Blackboard Collaborate Pricing
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Additional information for Blackboard Collaborate
Additional information for Blackboard Collaborate
Key features of Blackboard Collaborate
- Blackboard Learn integration
- Breakout rooms
- Class assessment
- Class scheduling
- Closed captioning
- Conferencing recording
- Content sharing
- Displays up to 5 videos at once
- File sharing
- Flipped lesson publishing
- Follow the speaker layout
- Group chat
- Guest speakers management
- High definition audio & video
- Image management
- Interactive whiteboard
- LTI integration
- Lecture mode
- Mobile collaboration
- Page explorer
- Participation engagement
- Participation management
- Polling
- Private chat
- Real time annotations & text
- Responsive design
- Roll call
- Twemoji support
- Visual selection menu
- WCAG Guidelines 2.0 Level AA and Section 508 compliance
- Whiteboard text editing
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Blackboard Collaborate FAQs
Blackboard Collaborate FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Blackboard Collaborate.
Q. What type of pricing plans does Blackboard Collaborate offer?
Blackboard Collaborate offers the following pricing plans:
Pricing model: One Time License, Subscription
Free Trial: Available
Contact Blackboard directly for detailed pricing information.
Q. What are the main features of Blackboard Collaborate?
Blackboard Collaborate offers the following features:
- Blackboard Learn integration
- Breakout rooms
- Class assessment
- Class scheduling
- Closed captioning
- Conferencing recording
- Content sharing
- Displays up to 5 videos at once
- File sharing
- Flipped lesson publishing
- Follow the speaker layout
- Group chat
- Guest speakers management
- High definition audio & video
- Image management
- Interactive whiteboard
- LTI integration
- Lecture mode
- Mobile collaboration
- Page explorer
- Participation engagement
- Participation management
- Polling
- Private chat
- Real time annotations & text
- Responsive design
- Roll call
- Twemoji support
- Visual selection menu
- WCAG Guidelines 2.0 Level AA and Section 508 compliance
- Whiteboard text editing
Q. Who are the typical users of Blackboard Collaborate?
Blackboard Collaborate has the following typical customers:
Small Business, Large Enterprises, Public Administrations, Non Profit, Mid Size Business
Q. What languages does Blackboard Collaborate support?
Blackboard Collaborate supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does Blackboard Collaborate support mobile devices?
Blackboard Collaborate supports the following devices:
Android, iPhone, iPad
Q. What other apps does Blackboard Collaborate integrate with?
Blackboard Collaborate integrates with the following applications:
Campus Cafe, CommandCenterHD, Cranium Café, Destiny One, MEDIASHAREiQ, MentorEase, PortalGuard, Watermark, WebAssign, YuJa
Q. What level of support does Blackboard Collaborate offer?
Blackboard Collaborate offers the following support options:
FAQs, Knowledge Base, Forum, Online Support, Phone Support, Video Tutorials
My overall experience with Blackboard Collaborate is always amazing. My grades have improved so much with this and I have been so much more organized because it comes with a calendar and reminder of when assignments are due and I never miss an assignment.