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Blackboard Collaborate

Overview

What is Blackboard Collaborate?

Blackboard Collaborate is an online, collaborative learning platform well-suited for the education industry and corporate learning needs. It includes features such as screen and application sharing, web conferencing, and integration with Blackboard Learn.

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Amazing educational platform! Would not use exclusively, but in tandem it's great!

Rating: 9 out of 10
December 20, 2022
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use Blackboard Collaborate to provide students with digital spaces for online classes. Often times we pair Blackboard Collaborate with other platforms in order to provide a...
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Employee
Blackboard Collaborate4 years of experience

Makes a Student's Life much Easier - Improves Communication Skills

Rating: 8 out of 10
August 24, 2022
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Blackboard is being used by the whole Campus of the University, and it is helping students to catch up on their course work and also be punctual on all their assignments as we...
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Former Employee
Blackboard Collaborate1 year of experience

Engage Learners & Support Online Teaching with Blackboard Collaborate

Rating: 9 out of 10
November 23, 2021
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Blackboard Collaborate is primarily used as a web conferencing tool for teaching & learning in higher education, but we have also used it for technical support, academic s...
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Mariann Hawken
Director - Information Technology
Acting Director, Instructional Director
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Blackboard Collaborate10 years of experience

Solid solution for activity-based learning

Rating: 7 out of 10
June 4, 2021
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
In this difficult time of COVID-19, it is hard for the students to present in all the classes in person. Blackboard Collaborate is the virtual classroom solution that address ...
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Akhilesh Arya
Professional - Other
Assistant Professor
Geetanjali Institute of Technical Studies, Udaipur
Blackboard Collaborate1 year of experience

Blackboard for Universities

Rating: 9 out of 10
June 1, 2021
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Blackboard Collaborate was used by many professors and teaching assistants at our university to conduct classes, review and study sessions, lectures, presentations, etc. Black...
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Analyst
Blackboard Collaborate2 years of experience

Good product for online instruction

Rating: 8 out of 10
February 13, 2021
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Instructors have many options to choose from for doing online instruction, but Blackboard Collaborate is the easiest to use in our LMS. With the advent of COVID-19, all of our...
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Professional
Blackboard Collaborate2 years of experience

There are far better tools to use for less money and better integrations

Rating: 5 out of 10
January 31, 2021
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
This feature was used across the entire organization. Before March 2020, it was used by a few departments that wanted to be "ahead" with using technology, but starting in Marc...
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Administrator
Blackboard Collaborate1 year of experience

Blackboard Collaborate for Education

Rating: 5 out of 10
December 3, 2019
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use Blackboard Collaborate for our virtual meetings and in our virtual classrooms.
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Rita Wheeler
Technician - Information Technology
Instructional Technology Coordinator
Moberly Area Community College
Blackboard Collaborate4 years of experience

Blackboard Collaborate for Virtual Classrooms

Rating: 1 out of 10
December 2, 2019
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Across the whole college, we use Blackboard Collaborate for virtual classrooms.
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Rita Wheeler
Professional - Professional Services
Instructional Technology Specialist and Adjunct Instructor
Moberly Area Community College
Blackboard Collaborate4 years of experience

Blackboard Collaborate- a big step up from Skype

Rating: 7 out of 10
April 23, 2018
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
This program is used in academic support services for online tutoring and academic coaching, which are increasingly needed as more and more degree programs are offering online...
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Becca Guler
Program Manager - Other
Learning Specialist
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Blackboard Collaborate1 year of experience

Great for small groups of online students

Rating: 7 out of 10
February 1, 2018
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Blackboard Collaborate is generally used across our e-school. Teachers use the software to present live and recorded lessons to our students across the state of Florida. It al...
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Verified user
Team Lead
Blackboard Collaborate5 years of experience

Collaborate in Education with Blackboard Collaborate (Ultra)

Rating: 10 out of 10
December 18, 2017
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We've been using Blackboard Collaborate since back when it was Elluminate (then Blackboard Collaborate, and now Blackboard Collaborate Ultra). The Ultra version is browser-bas...
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Joseph Axenroth
Administrator - Other
LMS Administrator
Westfield State University
Blackboard Collaborate7 years of experience

Collaborate with Ease

Rating: 8 out of 10
October 3, 2016
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use Blackboard Collaborate for meetings and for tutoring students, one-on-one or in groups. Our department, the instructional department, is the only department that uses i...
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Professional
Blackboard Collaborate7 years of experience

Blackboard Collaborate for Optimal Company Communications!

Rating: 8 out of 10
September 29, 2016
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Blackboard Collaborate is utilized by my company for teachers to hold office hours for students within the online courses provided by the company. It is also used to hold virt...
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Carly Pietrzyk, PhD
Consultant - Other
Teacher/Curricululm Consultant
Robert Morris University
Blackboard Collaborate3 years of experience

Blackboard Collaborate

Rating: 9 out of 10
June 3, 2016
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Collaborate is a excellent online and remote classroom training tool that allows students to connect to class via a remote session. Features like: whiteboard, sync across devi...
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Project Manager
Blackboard Collaborate3 years of experience
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Pricing

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Classroom

$300.00

Cloud
per year

Department

$9000.00

Cloud
per year

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Details

What is Blackboard Collaborate?

Blackboard Collaborate is an online, collaborative learning platform well-suited for the education industry and corporate learning needs. It includes features such as screen and application sharing, web conferencing, and integration with Blackboard Learn to provide a complete learning management system (LMS).

Blackboard Collaborate offers a browser-based web conferencing tool to facilitate interaction between instructors and students. It has a classroom chat feature that offers a messaging platform for students to share images, text, audio, and video. It also supports live captioning to meet the accessibility needs for deaf and hard of hearing students with its Blackboard Live Closed Captioning Service feature.

Its interactive Whiteboard feature is used for conducting presentations using PowerPoint slides for engaging multiple participants with a single presentation. However, Whiteboard content can be added or edited directly from Blackboard Collaborate without opening PowerPoint. And despite being browser-based, Blackboard Collaborate does offer some features through its Blackboard Collaborate ™ Mobile app.

Blackboard Collaborate Video

Blackboard Collaborate: A one click virtual classroom

Blackboard Collaborate Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

Blackboard Collaborate is an online, collaborative learning platform well-suited for the education industry and corporate learning needs. It includes features such as screen and application sharing, web conferencing, and integration with Blackboard Learn.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 8.9.

The most common users of Blackboard Collaborate are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Community Insights

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Synchronous Environment: Users appreciate the software's synchronous environment, with many reviewers stating that it allows for real-time interaction and feedback. This feature is particularly beneficial in online and hybrid courses where students can ask questions and receive immediate responses from instructors.

Video Option: The video option is highly regarded by users, who believe it adds a personal touch to the learning experience. Many reviewers mentioned that seeing their professors' faces humanizes the online course and makes it more engaging, especially for 100% online courses.

Record Option: The record option is praised for its usefulness in accommodating various needs such as students who cannot attend classes, those with special needs, enrichment/supplement sessions, and content reviews. Several users found this feature valuable for creating training materials or reviewing sessions at a later time.

Challenging Login Process: Several users have found the login process of Blackboard Collaborate to be challenging, particularly for those who are not computer literate. They mention that it is time-consuming and requires several steps, leading to frustration.

Compatibility Issues with Java: Some users have experienced compatibility issues with Blackboard Collaborate due to its reliance on an updated version of Java. This has caused difficulties for students and parents, as well as frustrations related to browser and operating system compatibility.

Cumbersome Access to Recorded Sessions: Users have reported that accessing recorded sessions in Blackboard Collaborate can be cumbersome, especially for professors who are not proficient with computers. They suggest the need for more customizable options on professors' webpages and expanding the range of acceptable file formats for presentations.

Users commonly recommend Blackboard Collaborate for the following reasons:

  1. Users find the platform easy to use and convenient due to its user-friendly interface and lack of software installation requirements.

  2. Many reviewers praise Blackboard Collaborate for its effectiveness in facilitating web conferencing or virtual classrooms, highlighting its seamless experience for online meetings, presentations, and interactive discussions.

  3. Users appreciate the range of features and functionality offered by Blackboard Collaborate, including screen sharing, chat capabilities, breakout rooms, and collaborative whiteboarding. These features enhance collaboration and engagement during virtual sessions.

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