About Blackboard Collaborate
Blackboard Collaborate pricing
Blackboard Collaborate has a free version and offers a free trial.
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Blackboard Collaborate Reviews
Feature rating
- Industry: Food Production
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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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.
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.
- Industry: Hospital & Health Care
- Company size: 501-1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Blackboard Collaborate Review
Blackboard collaborate is a straightforward tool that is very effective for educational purposes.
Pros
As a university student in the COVID-19 pandemic, blackboard collaborate was a complete necessity. I used this app everyday for at least 2 years while navigating through classes, webinars and even exams. It is a great app that is geared toward hosting larger groups. This software is easy to use and the interface is very interactive. It allows for screen sharing and even fantastic features that allow the host to give attendees impromptu multiple choice quizzes. The break out room feature is also beneficial in managing larger groups. One of my favorite features is the promotion of asynchronous learning by providing recordings of meetings and classes. The icons are also very easy to use, even for first time users.
Cons
Blackboard collaborate needs an extremely strong internet connection to run smoothly. Other than that, the app is quite reliable.
- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 51-200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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a disappointing virtual classroom
although it did a better job to create a "virtual classroom" experience, and had a full suite off features specifically for the classroom, crucial parts like video conferences were not good enough so I wouldn't recommend utilizing blackboard as the platform for all school needs.
Pros
it has many features that are tailored specifically for the classroom, such as interactive board, and you could raise your hand to ask a question or could give quick actions as feedbacks through lessons.
Cons
the overall video and audio quality in my experience was really bad, and there was no app support in the time we used it, there was only a web-app which was laggy and extremely resource heavy on my iphone. considering lots of people join classes from their phones this was a major downside.
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 501-1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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A Necessary Platform in the Face of the Decline of Face to Face Classes
I love blackboard collaborate. It saved my education during the pandemic. The most useful feature for me is the ease of access to recordings. Unlike other platforms, the recordings are stored directly on the platform and do not require the host or lecturer to directly send the recording to participants. The platform is so easy to use and mimics the structure of a real classroom.
Pros
Ease of Navigation
User friendly
Multiple avenues of communication (video, audio and live chat)
Break out rooms options for group collaboration during classes
Ability to schedule and create multiple classes that can be conducted simultaneously without disrupting each other
Hands up feature
Polls
Recordings available
Cons
Initial learning curve as the platform is not similar to others that’s i’ve used before.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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My Experience with Blackboard Collaborate
I love it but there is room for improvement for sure.
Pros
My favorite software for virtual classrooms. File sharing and screen sharing is great with this platform.
Cons
I believe that people with unstable internet connections will have a problem using this software well. A lot of disconnections can happen.
