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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.
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Value for money
4.1
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Functionality
4.2
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4.2
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385
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Tyana V.
Senior ABA Therapist
Individual & Family Services, 501-1,000 employees
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Nehemiah K.
Videographer
Media Production, 201-500 employees
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Diego Martin R.
Verified reviewer
Education Management, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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Blackboard Collaborate is an excellent tool which is very effectively in educational environments however for SMEs there are better alternatives with similar features at lower prices.
Blackboard Collaborate is a simple and powerful tool. Features like creating groups and file sharing allow users to improve their user experience while using the software. I appreciate that the video quality would be stable despite of the difficulties in connectivity we could experience. What I like the most is the fact that you do not need to download any additional app to use this software on your phone.
I have not had any problems while using the app however I think that some additional functions can be implemented such as a button to control the level of audio, annotations and a video speed controller.
Kahlil H.
Education Management, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used weekly for 1-2 years
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The overall experience is good as the demands form the software are being met
The software is suited for online classes. The software has what is described as two factors authentication prior to sharing sound and video
The bandwidth needed to participate on this platform is high therefore a strong network connection is needed to actively participate.
Cheryl G.
E-Learning, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Overall, I am very happy using Blackboard Collaborate for my online asynchronous (speech communication) courses, as they have made my transfer to online teaching such an easy one! I can't think of a better way to present material for students, and to help individuals during coaching sessions and meetings. So easy to use, presenting in an inviting and simply way (visually) and my students have found it easy to use as well.
The easy to use Bb Collaborate helps keep an online class alive. The recording options allows teachers to teach an online course, have the experience recorded, and then uploaded for later viewing for those students unable to attend live. For asynchronous classes, setting up individual meetings, or sessions for coaching students (especially for speech communication courses) is so helpful, easy to use,...
Some of the "how to" features when searching for help in using the application were not as clearly presented (there's a lot to navigate through on those help pages), but this is the only aspect of this teaching tool that I would re-visit. The rest of the software hasn't show to be difficult to use, in any way.
Bret L.
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Higher Education, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used monthly for 1-2 years
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Overall I don't think I would use it again. I prefer Zoom.
I like that it is integrated into Blackboard, that you can use it with those that don't have BlackBoard and that the recordings are saved to Blackboard
You can't view all participants at once and the video quality is low. And it doesn't always work.
Santino M.
Education Management, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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A great software for large class groups with features geared towards teaching and learning. The option to record meetings and save to the cloud makes it a great platform for creating pre-recordings for classes. The breakout room feature makes it easy to manage large groups by separating them and visiting each group individually. The amount of control provided to the host over the features is great for class management.
For sessions to run smoothly the internet connection has to be extremely fast. The bandwidth requirement for use of this software is very high and causes students to disconnect frequently. The platform can glitch at times and may require a restart before normal use can be resumed.
Q. What type of pricing plans does Blackboard Collaborate offer?
Blackboard Collaborate has the following pricing plans:
Pricing model: Free, Subscription
Free Trial: Available
Q. Who are the typical users of Blackboard Collaborate?
Blackboard Collaborate has the following typical customers:
Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Non Profit, Public Administrations, Small 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, iPad, iPhone
Q. Does Blackboard Collaborate offer an API?
No, Blackboard Collaborate does not have an API available.
Q. What other apps does Blackboard Collaborate integrate with?
Blackboard Collaborate integrates with the following applications:
CANVAS, Schoology
Q. What level of support does Blackboard Collaborate offer?
Blackboard Collaborate offers the following support options:
24/7 (Live rep), FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Email/Help Desk, Chat, Phone Support